Macro tripod

gracenrich

Would like suggestions fo a tripod for macro only.
Would like to spend about $100.00 or more if necessary.
Thank You:dunno

matasa

sorry, what is the difference between tripod for macro and ordinary tripod?

Art Scott

Take a look at the Giottos line ......they will do much more than just macro but work great for macro work...............

here is an ebay link that shows the great versatility of the Giottos Tripods and the price is good also.....withot moving into carbon fibre or lava for lighter weight these can't hardly be beat.........

I have an older version of this pod and really like it.....I use it for landscape. nature, wildlife, (semi) macro, portraits etc etc...................

Art Scott

matasa wrote:

sorry, what is the difference between tripod for macro and ordinary tripod?

Most tripods center column canot be removed and replaced into a horizontal position making macro work easier............

RogersDA

gracenrich wrote:

Would like to spend about $100.00 or more if necessary.

Well, for $100 or more you can get just about anything. One important thing to consider - don't skimp. A weak tripod is just not worth the cost.

What Art suggested is great. I have a Gitzo carbon fiber tripod, and its great.

You may be thinking of smaller, though. You can look at the Really Right Stuff tripod. Their stuff is fantastic. A lot of people here (including me) swear by RRS ballheads, rails, and plates.

Also, a tripod can be hard to manipulate for macro work. A lot of times it's hard to get the camera in the right position while mounted to the tripod. Therefore, people start getting camera rails to get fine position adjustments. In the end it will either work for you or you will (as a lot of people do) keep hand-holding the camera while doing macro work.

matasa

Art Scott wrote:

Most tripods center column canot be removed and replaced into a horizontal position making macro work easier............

Thanks a lot, I may get one too

Art Scott

I use a Manfrotto/Bpgen 322RC2 Horizontal Grip Ball Head.....once I learned how to getproperly adjusted for me to use I love it mated to My Giottos tripod it works great for close ups (semi macro).......

Here is a pic of pod and head with a film cam attached:

RogersDA

Nice rig, Art.

Skippy

gracenrich wrote:

Would like suggestions fo a tripod for macro only.
Would like to spend about $100.00 or more if necessary.
Thank You

Hmmmm most times I hand hold for Macro, however if your doing Macro and using a Tripod I am guessing your subject is not moving at all ??

Don't get anything that is too light that wont properly support the gear your putting on top of it.

I have 3 tripods, one is way too light for my big lenses,
one is amazingly heavy but supports my largest lens and camera without any trouble, and the 3rd one is like inbetween.

It also holds my heavy lenses, but is not as sturdy in the wind,
but this one is lighter to travel with, also the support centre post can be removed from being in the Vertical position and moved to a Horizontal position without a lot of fuss.

... Skippy
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Icebear

Well, I was waiting for Brian V to step in here, but since he hasn't, I'll offer my tuppence. It really all depends on that kind of macro work you want to do. If all you want to spend is $100, and you want to do flowers and bugs, you might want to think about a moderately priced monopod. As often as not, you won't even have the camera actually mounted to the shaft, but will just grip the shaft between your left hand and the camera body. The advantage of the monopod is that you can easily adjust the overall length.

I wouldn't waste my money on a $100 tripod and head. You'll soon become disenchanted with it and buy a more substantial one anyway. But for $100, a serviceable monopod can be had.

If you're doing "tabletop" macro, the monopod prolly won't help you much.

Till you decide, just grab a 3/4" dowell, or a broomstick.