Any Tripod to recommend for D700?

[Fujiwara]

Hi guys,

I am planning to get a tripod ...

so for a start ... i dun intend to spend more than $200 bucks.

Any to recommend?

I am currently using D700.

Thank you guys in advance!

Cheers
Fuji

[jnet6]

What you intend to use the tripod for?

[jnet6]

read this http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...1652573&page=1

[Fujiwara]

Basic usage - Landscape photography

Any to recommend? SLIK PRO340 ?

Thx pal !

Cheers
Fuji

[Leong23]

Originally Posted by Fujiwara Basic usage - Landscape photography Any to recommend? SLIK PRO340 ? Thx pal ! Cheers Fuji

For normal use and with short lens for landscape, it should be ok.......

Although most of the day i'm will use a better tripod, but this Slik 340 is used for my recent oversea trip. Cheap, relatively light and stable.

My heaviest setup during my trip is D700 + 85mmPC Macro, So far no problem with stability.

[Fujiwara]

Thx bro Leong!

That's very encouraging ! might consider to get that but my only concern is the height ? i tink it is kind of short right ?

and when D700 pack with 70-200mm ... i doubt can take it ?

Any more recommendation ?

Thx
Fuji

[Fujiwara]

hey bro jnet,

thx for the link ... very useful!

Cheers
Fuji

[jnet6]

Originally Posted by Fujiwara hey bro jnet, thx for the link ... very useful! Cheers Fuji

you are welcome, once and for all get the best.

I always as the 1st thing, what are you going to use it for specifically, meaning studio/indoor, outdoor local or overseas, for macro/landscape etc... the more details you provide i hope i can help you to choose a suitable tripod.

[Leong23]

Originally Posted by Fujiwara Thx bro Leong! That's very encouraging ! might consider to get that but my only concern is the height ? i tink it is kind of short right ? and when D700 pack with 70-200mm ... i doubt can take it ? Any more recommendation ? Thx Fuji

D700 + 70-200VR??? Then you better don't risk........

If you just need a decent tripod for general usage and don't really mind the weight of non-CF. Maybe can slightly increase your budget and get the Manfrotto 190XPRO + 488RC4, this will cost you around $300+ and will last you for years.

For my more heavier setup, i'm using Gitzo GT2541EX + KC NB2-A.

[Fujiwara]

Originally Posted by jnet6 you are welcome, once and for all get the best. I always as the 1st thing, what are you going to use it for specifically, meaning studio/indoor, outdoor local or overseas, for macro/landscape etc... the more details you provide i hope i can help you to choose a suitable tripod.

Bro jnet,

I am using this for outdoor landscape. Any recommendation ? $300 bucks still can consider

Thx
Fuji

[Fujiwara]

Originally Posted by Leong23 D700 + 70-200VR??? Then you better don't risk........ If you just need a decent tripod for general usage and don't really mind the weight of non-CF. Maybe can slightly increase your budget and get the Manfrotto 190XPRO + 488RC4, this will cost you around $300+ and will last you for years. For my more heavier setup, i'm using Gitzo GT2541EX + KC NB2-A.

Bro Leong,

How much is your setup for Gitzo?

Any alternative setup for lower budget ?

Please advise.

TQ
Fuji

[jnet6]

gitzo will set you at least 1k without plates.

[jnet6]

like what leong said,

Manfrotto 190 series with 488 head will do. price range about $3++. just over 300

[Fujiwara]

Originally Posted by jnet6 gitzo will set you at least 1k without plates.

wow ... now then i realized tripod aint cheap !

However, think i will grab something decent .. hopefully something less than $300

Thx jnet

Fuji

[Fujiwara]

Originally Posted by jnet6 like what leong said, Manfrotto 190 series with 488 head will do. price range about $3++. just over 300

As compared to SLIK Pro ... which is better?

I dun mind investing in something decent cos my usage will be mainly for landscape photography and travelling ... hoping that it will not add extra pounds on my journey

Thank you guys for your kind advises !

Really appreciate
Fuji

[Leong23]

Originally Posted by Fujiwara As compared to SLIK Pro ... which is better? I dun mind investing in something decent cos my usage will be mainly for landscape photography and travelling ... hoping that it will not add extra pounds on my journey Thank you guys for your kind advises ! Really appreciate Fuji

Manfrotto will be much better, it can last you very long for most of the setup. The downside is that it is a bit heavy and bulky for travelling.

Silk is only good for light setup and travelling.

You might want to go down to CP at Pen. to try out both tripod before committing, nothing beat by bringing down your gear and tryout both tripod side to side.

[Fujiwara]

Thx guys!

I will be heading to CP this afternoon to shop around.

Will keep these two models in mind. Hopefully the price wouldnt be too tough to digest .

Probably will buy something that is upgradable!

Cheers n thanx so much guys!

Fuji

[chngpe01]

Originally Posted by Fujiwara Thx guys! I will be heading to CP this afternoon to shop around. Will keep these two models in mind. Hopefully the price wouldnt be too tough to digest . Probably will buy something that is upgradable! Cheers n thanx so much guys! Fuji

CP Pen is closed on sunday. Only Marina Sq branch is opened on Sunday

[Leong40D]

How about manfrotto 055CXPRO4, 488RC4? Izzit can hold D700 with 70-200mm F2.8 VR?

[Reportage]

dont forget an important part as well, the tripod head. if you want a cheap alternative, can go for an old school tripod like MIJ Slik U212 which emphasizes strength and durability over weight savings. For the head get a good one as cheaper ones have quirks that may be problematic if know what to look for. a $200 budget is a good start for a heavyweight rig.

if the total weight if the camera setup is like 2kg or less and you are not too picky on the branding, the benro or yongnuo offerings are adequate.