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Photographic Accessories Discussion on other Photography related Equipment. Tripods, Luggage and suchlike. |
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Crazee,
I'd say the 055 is man enough for any dSLR plus 300mm lens. Don't skimp on the head though. A 128RC is good, if your lens has a rotating collar on it, or you don't mind the inability to swivel to portrait format. The 128RC is primarily designed for video cameras, but is good and sturdy for still cameras with big lenses. Duncan |
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mrs just said would i like this as a thankyou for "doing" the kitchen? http://www.cameraworld.co.uk/ViewPro...203-Way%20Head
would the head be suitable for my wildlife/macro/everyday snappy pictures?
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Crazee,
I'd say that head would be excellent for macro and everyday snappy pics. Personally, I wouldn't use it for wildlife as by the time you'd got it pointing where the wildlife was, the animals will have gone. Good price for the bundle though. Duncan |
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be more specific please! why wouldnt it be quick enough for the wildlife thang?
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If you have a pet octopus that could be trained, then there may be some mileage in this head for wildlife use. I suggest you find a local camera shop and try the different styles of head they have. Even if they don't have exactly the head/legs you want, it will give you an idea of the differences in operation and will help you decide if you could use this style of head for wildlife. If you've had a good play with the goods in the shop, seriously consider giving them you business, even if it does cost a few quid more than online. I'm trying to think of a single head that would adequately cover your range of needs. Perhaps the Manfrotto 322 grip action ball head? http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/site/manfrotto/cache/offonce/pid/2319?livid=80|81&lsf=81&child=2 Edit: for some reason, that link isn't directly clickable, copy and paste it into your browser address bar, it works then. Anyone else got any ideas to help Crazee Horse find a one size fits all head that meets his needs? Some of you serious wildlife types must have an opinion. Duncan |
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An area which may get overlooked is feet. Any good suggestions for a sturdy tripod for low work ( insects & flowers ) where the feet don't get entangled in long meadow grass. I find the clips on my old 055 a real pain for that.
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Best compromise for the individual style of photography will play a large part in the decision. Don |
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your all gonna slate me for this but ive just bought an arena tripod from london camera exchange................. i was shocked as to the weight of the 190 and the 055 and when i saw the arena and had the sales pitch (lol) i was sold. £99.99 inc head which looks like a basic-ish panning and up downy if you want the technical name. its weighty without too much weight and feels sturdy................ go on, rip me to pieces. i have no friends etc lol
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Be gone, off to Coventry with you ... Naah, enjoy the tripod. A tripod that you use is better than one that is so heavy you leave it at home. You should be fine for wide and normal lenses. |
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thank you lol it feels solid and does what i need at the moment, so watch this space, i have hardly been using my 350d because though i feel i have a steady hand my pictures look like i have the D.T."s............ well anything slower than 1/100
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