Tripod Question

[WhiteLight]

i am thinking of stretching it a bit & pick this - Manfrotto 055XPROB 3-Section Tripod w/ 322RC2 055XPROB,322K B&H

i have not heard much about this ball head but it has some great reviews on B&H...

thoughts?
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[Dooku77]

i am thinking of stretching it a bit & pick this - Manfrotto 055XPROB 3-Section Tripod w/ 322RC2 055XPROB,322K B&H

i have not heard much about this ball head but it has some great reviews on B&H...

thoughts?
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That's to expensive for me right now. Good reviews.

Willie C

 

[fotojack]

i am thinking of stretching it a bit & pick this - Manfrotto 055XPROB 3-Section Tripod w/ 322RC2 055XPROB,322K B&H

i have not heard much about this ball head but it has some great reviews on B&H...

thoughts?

It's not really a ball head. It's called a pistol grip head. Some people like them...some don't. It's a personal choice. Nothing wrong with that tripod, though.
Here's something else to think about; the cost of replacement parts for your tripod. Guess which ones are more expensive...carbon fiber or aluminum?

 

[WhiteLight]

Hmm right...
So you think the 498RC4 would be a better bet?

here is a combo- Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod Legs Kit (Black) /w 498RC4 Midi Ball

 

[fotojack]

Hmm right...
So you think the 498RC4 would be a better bet?

here is a combo- Manfrotto 055XPROB Tripod Legs Kit (Black) /w 498RC4 Midi Ball

Yup...that's the way I'd go if it was me buying a great tripod/ball head combo.

 

[WhiteLight]

well i guess i'll end it at that...
it's time to give my head a break after 3 days of non-stop contemplation...
i think it's decent.. the height is quite right & if i do upgrade to a full frame & slightly heavier lenses this should do...

 

[nikonpup]

i need it primarily for shooting video at events. I'm not speaking portrait or wedding guy.

Willie c

if you are going to shot video make sure u get a fluid/video head. Makes panning and tilting smoother.

 

[Dooku77]

if you are going to shot video make sure u get a fluid/video head. Makes panning and tilting smoother.

Does that work well on a monopod? I'll add one to my cart

Willie C

 

[cbg]

@fotojack, you are right, it would have been better to have said less stable than weakens, right thought, wrong word .

@Dooku77, nothing wrong with a monopod. There are times (and places) that a monpod is much better than a tripod.

As for tripods, I'm actually getting ready to replace mine with a carbon fiber one. I've narrowed it down to a Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 CF or an Induro CT213 Carbon. Both abut the same price (~$400), with similar weight loads and height. Once I look at them side-by-side, I'll make my final decision.

Colin

 

[Dooku77]

@fotojack, you are right, it would have been better to have said less stable than weakens, right thought, wrong word .

@Dooku77, nothing wrong with a monopod. There are times (and places) that a monpod is much better than a tripod.

As for tripods, I'm actually getting ready to replace mine with a carbon fiber one. I've narrowed it down to a Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 CF or an Induro CT213 Carbon. Both abut the same price (~$400), with similar weight loads and height. Once I look at them side-by-side, I'll make my final decision.

Colin

That's good advise. Thank you. Plus it will help alleviate the fatigue from holding the camera.

Willie C

 

[nikonpup]

does that work well on a monopod? I'll add one to my cart

willie c

i am not sure, wouldn't think so. Call b & h and talk with their video people. I found shooting video on a monopod very shaky. There is a monopod that has a tripod base.... again, something i would check with the big photo shop in your area.

 

[fotojack]

Yeah...fluid heads are made for tripods, not monopods. You can even get tripods that have wheels on the bottom!