In addition, buying a more upscale tripod will give you a wide choice of
heads that will complement your shooting style. I use Bogen Grip Ball Heads
in almost all situations. I can almost instantly position the camera where
I want it, and I do not have to worry about the tripod being perfectly
level, as I adjust for level with the head. No fiddling with three legs,
repetedly microadjusting to get the camera level.
Some tripods allow the legs to be extended at differeing angles from one
another making setup in unusual or tight situations easier.
Tom C.
From: "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [email protected]
To: <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Tripod Dilemma
Date: Wed, 18 Jan 2006 07:59:51 -0000
cheap tripods are a false economy. The best way to buy a tripod is to take
your equipment into a shop that has a large range, and try them out. It's
particularly worth experimenting with the way the legs lock & unlock. It
can
be very annoying and frustrating if you don't get on well with the
mechanics
of the thing.
--
Cheers,
Bob
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sunny Chung [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: 18 January 2006 05:31
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Tripod Dilemma
>
> I know its hard to believe with all the night shots I have in
> my gallery, but I still do not own a tripod. Now that I'm
> looking for one, I'm extremely stumped.
> Should I buy a generic
> $12 tripod, or invest in a name brand like bogen/manfrotto.
> I don't want to spend over $100 on a silly tripod, but there
> are so many choices, head models, leg models, etc... etc...
>
> some direction would be greatly apprechiated :-)
>
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> visit my gallery: http://dapjang.deviantart.com/gallery/
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