Tripod?

[Poptart]

I'll second the pimp of the Velbon. I have one called the mini with a pan tilt head that I find fast and pretty stable too. Closed it's less than a foot long.

 

[Stanton]

When I know that I should use a tripod, I often use "the Pod" (available from B&H and others. It is a very small bean bag which comes in two sizes and one variation with an offset camera mounting screw as opposed to a centered mounting screw. It is very light and small (I use the larger size.) Cost about $15.00. I find I can put it places, such as on rails and posts where I couldn't use a tripod. Sometimes I just leave it on the base of the camera so that it is instantly available. Look into something like this.

 

[Poptart]

You can make one of those too: I have one that's dry beans in a double ziplock freezer bag.

 

[rbiemer]

I have even seen some people extend 2 of the tripod legs straight down and use it as a monopod. Its all about timing and convienience. But I do think this tripod is a little to big. I may look into this one:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...s&Q=&sku=272502&is=REG&addedTroughType=search


Seems a little more too my needs. Comes with 2 heads and a case.

Looks OK but double check their specs. B&H says this about capacity:
"Load Capacity 4.4 lb (3 kg) [5.5 lb (2.5 kg) with Pan head]". I think they inverted the metric conversions here.
I'd bet it's just a typo but I'd find out what the real specs are!
Rob

 

[lkgroup]

I have carried and used the Velbon 343E with Rf cameras. I take this along when I travel and know I will have some low light shots.

I used a heavy tri-Pod when using bigger cameras or 120 size cameras for a more stable setting.

Leo

 

[pcfranchina]

After playing with the SunPak 7500 a little more and got rid of the "pan handle" thing it really is very sturdy. (rated for 11lbs) The Pan/Tilt head is pretty big and can also be mounted on the bottom. Im sure I can also buy a Ball Head for it. It has a level on the head and on the tripod, rubber feet plus the spikes underneath. My only problem is its weight. How do you guys carry them around?

http://www.adorama.com/SU7500P.html?searchinfo=sunpak 7500&item_no=1


Phil

 

[peter_n]

In a Domke tripod bag.

 

[derevaun]

I've used a webbing strap attached to the top and cinched around the legs, then slung over a shoulder or across my back. Not super comfortable or a "just in case I need it" solution.