Tripod Questions...

spockling

Looking at this setup from B&H.http://http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=353322&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation

It will be holding a 70-200 2.8 w/o IS, and maybe a teleconvertor down the road.

Would it be worth getting this extra plate to leave on the ring?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=216481&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

I'm confused :scratch

wxwax

Interesting that the tripod is only rated for 11lbs but the head for 17lbs. I'd want to get a feel for this tripod, whether or not it's flimsy. And I'd want to get a feel for the head, see how smooth and controllable it is.

I don't like those plates. I've used plates like them, they're not nearly as elegant and unobtrusive as the RRS plates. I have no idea if RRS makes plates that fit that head, though.

To answer your last question, yes, I would get a separate plate for your 70-200 lens ring. It's worth it so you don't have to screw around adding a plate every time you want to tripod mount the lens.

USAIR

I have this same tripod but without the quick lever leg locks
Good starter tripod but heavy abt 7lbs and gets very cold in the winter

I used this for years still use it but now just in the "studio"
I upgraded to a Gitzo much better tripod abt 4.5lbs see this thread

One thing I finally figured out is buy the best tripod you can afford it will last you thru many cameras
Don't go cheapo if you can help it

As far as ballheads look at Really Right Stuff...I know there expensive but good

Almost forgot same goes here for the plates get an extra one and leave it on the 70-200 ring

Fred

ian408

Did you get enough information to answer your questions Spockling?

David_S85

What USAIR said.

My Bogen pro model from 197_(something) is still as rock solid as the day I bought it. Too heavy these days for hiking, but if I live another 30 years (doubtful), then somebody is going to enjoy that tripod after they buy it at our estate sale run by the surviving members of the family.

spockling

Although I would like the Explorer, it's just not in the budget right now and has been mentioned in other threads, I found the legs easier to open with the Bogen 055Pro.

The head, I have changed over to this one.

Ordering this week.....along with a few other "goodies", "WHITE" goodies...:D

ian408

Coolio!!

[secret nikonian filter on]

What other goodies did you order?

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Ian

spockling

a 70-200 2.8L non IS and a 10-22 shhhhh

ian408

spockling wrote:

a 70-200 2.8L non IS and a 10-22 shhhhh

nice. you'll love 'em both!

So what did you think of the game the other day