Originally posted by Newman
Folks (especially the D60 users),
What tripod would you recommend for the above with a budget between $200 - $500?
Thanks in advance.
Originally posted by Java_Guru
Hi newman,
I'm in the same boat, looking for a good tripod to replace my 20 dollar one. I don't mind buying a tripod to end ALL tripods.
When do u plan to buy? Join you in your tripod quest.
My requirements so far :
(a) Light weight-> carbon fibre at approx 1 kg
(b) Abt 1.6 max height as I''m 1.68
(c) Max weight abt 3 kg for a D60+ 50-500mm Sigma + 550EX
Originally posted by Newman
Folks (especially the D60 users),
What tripod would you recommend for the above with a budget between $200 - $500?
Thanks in advance.
Originally posted by Newman
With the head, I mean. And should I use a ballhead or the 3 way head?
Originally posted by ivor
Get the Gitzo G1120 MK2 w/Manfrotto 486RC2, it is within your budget... It can takes up to 6kg...
Originally posted by Newman
Thanks ivor. I will check them out. Where's the best place to get them and where is TCW?
Originally posted by binbeto
A pan head is better than a ball head unless it is a very good ball head.
The problem with ball head is that the lens will point downwards with you shoot in portraits mode.
Ball head does have the lighter weight though.
I do have a Manfrotto 190 for sale
Check out the buy & sell section.
Anyway, Cathay is having some sale on certain Gitzo model. You might want to go there and check it out.
If your heaviest setup is 3Kg, go for a head and tripod both with a max load of 6kg or 8kg. Fun choose those that just managed to support it.
Originally posted by Newman
Yep, I saw it. I saw the 190 at CP Marina. Quite nice. Will consider it. Btw, how much is a new one?
Originally posted by Newman
Folks (especially the D60 users),
What tripod would you recommend for the above with a budget between $200 - $500?
Thanks in advance.
Originally posted by Java_Guru
Hi newman,
I'm in the same boat, looking for a good tripod to replace my 20 dollar one. I don't mind buying a tripod to end ALL tripods.
When do u plan to buy? Join you in your tripod quest.
My requirements so far :
(a) Light weight-> carbon fibre at approx 1 kg
(b) Abt 1.6 max height as I''m 1.68
(c) Max weight abt 3 kg for a D60+ 50-500mm Sigma + 550EX