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<blockquote data-quote="Steve Bell" data-source="post: 310335" data-attributes="member: 18157">I used to use a tripod 90% of the time with my previous camera, but since investing in a D7100 last year find it's now probably around 30%. VR makes a difference. I own and use 5 tripods, an original Manfrotto 190, an 055P, a Benbo Mk 1, a Benro travel tripod and the last to be purchased, a Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB. They all have their uses. The latest acquisition, the Vanguard, was bought as the centre column can be removed and positioned horizontally. Unlike the 055P where the column simply locks horizontally, the Vanguard column is adjustable up or down, very flexible. I allows me to shoot long exposures with the Samyang 8mm fisheye without getting the tripod legs in the bottom of the picture. For landscape photography I either use the Benbo or 055P. As a light weight walk about tripod the old Manfrotto 190 is ideal. For European travel the compact but very capable Benro. Additional to the need to hold the camera steady for long exposures, using a tripod allows you to be less rushed and think carefully re the best composition. I couldn't be without a tripod, although my wife wonders why I need more than one.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Steve Bell, post: 310335, member: 18157"] I used to use a tripod 90% of the time with my previous camera, but since investing in a D7100 last year find it's now probably around 30%. VR makes a difference. I own and use 5 tripods, an original Manfrotto 190, an 055P, a Benbo Mk 1, a Benro travel tripod and the last to be purchased, a Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB. They all have their uses. The latest acquisition, the Vanguard, was bought as the centre column can be removed and positioned horizontally. Unlike the 055P where the column simply locks horizontally, the Vanguard column is adjustable up or down, very flexible. I allows me to shoot long exposures with the Samyang 8mm fisheye without getting the tripod legs in the bottom of the picture. For landscape photography I either use the Benbo or 055P. As a light weight walk about tripod the old Manfrotto 190 is ideal. For European travel the compact but very capable Benro. Additional to the need to hold the camera steady for long exposures, using a tripod allows you to be less rushed and think carefully re the best composition. I couldn't be without a tripod, although my wife wonders why I need more than one. [/QUOTE]

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