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<blockquote data-quote="csgaraglino" data-source="post: 594916" data-attributes="member: 42498"><p>So I am a bit confused and I am looking for some insight from those that “actually” know from real world experiences.</p><p></p><p>I understand the difference in Tripods with thicker/stiffer legs will reduce movement and provide a more stable platform - but is that what I really need?</p><p></p><p>I keep reading/hearing “Look for the biggest, baddest tripod that you can afford - and then get the next size up!”. But is that really a one size fits all answer?</p><p></p><p>For m, I say - i don’t think so…</p><p></p><p>When it comes to tripod shooting - I mostly shoot two different genres:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Product Photography<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Indoors in a controlled Enviroement</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">D810 - Teathered</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">24-70mm</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">60mm Micro</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">55mm Ball Head</li> </ol></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Wildlife Photography<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Outdoors</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">D500 </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">200-500mm</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Carbon/Fluid Gimbal</li> </ol></li> </ol><p></p><p></p><p>I have the Gitzo GT2932 Basalt 3-Section Tripod and 99% of the time it’s does not have the center column attached. I have started shooting more long lenses and have considered upgrading my tripod to something a bit more sturdy and with 4 sections so that it’s a bit smaller - but do I really need to?</p><p></p><p>The 4 sections would be nice, but the most important is steady = sharper (all things equal). Am I really going to gain much in my Product Photography with the smaller/lighter setups? What bout with the 200-500mm, all long lens techniques state that you put your left hand on top of the lens and leave the Gimbal all loose so that you have fluid movement - what’s the benefit here?</p><p></p><p></p><p>I would like to hear form folks in both these areas about their experiences form going to a small/lighter tripod to a heavier/more sturdy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="csgaraglino, post: 594916, member: 42498"] So I am a bit confused and I am looking for some insight from those that “actually” know from real world experiences. I understand the difference in Tripods with thicker/stiffer legs will reduce movement and provide a more stable platform - but is that what I really need? I keep reading/hearing “Look for the biggest, baddest tripod that you can afford - and then get the next size up!”. But is that really a one size fits all answer? For m, I say - i don’t think so… When it comes to tripod shooting - I mostly shoot two different genres: [LIST=1] [*]Product Photography [LIST=1] [*]Indoors in a controlled Enviroement [*]D810 - Teathered [*]24-70mm [*]60mm Micro [*]55mm Ball Head [/LIST] [*]Wildlife Photography [LIST=1] [*]Outdoors [*]D500 [*]200-500mm [*]Carbon/Fluid Gimbal [/LIST] [/LIST] I have the Gitzo GT2932 Basalt 3-Section Tripod and 99% of the time it’s does not have the center column attached. I have started shooting more long lenses and have considered upgrading my tripod to something a bit more sturdy and with 4 sections so that it’s a bit smaller - but do I really need to? The 4 sections would be nice, but the most important is steady = sharper (all things equal). Am I really going to gain much in my Product Photography with the smaller/lighter setups? What bout with the 200-500mm, all long lens techniques state that you put your left hand on top of the lens and leave the Gimbal all loose so that you have fluid movement - what’s the benefit here? I would like to hear form folks in both these areas about their experiences form going to a small/lighter tripod to a heavier/more sturdy. [/QUOTE]
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