» Topic: Affordable Tripod

This topic has 6 replies, 6 voices, and was last updated Nov 27, 2006 at 7:46 pm by scott donaghe.

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Nov 25, 2006 at 3:02 am #7142

scott donaghe
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Can anyone suggest an affordable quality tripod for the amatuer photographer? Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.

Nov 25, 2006 at 3:29 am #60758

david king
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Check out the Nikonians last podcast they did a excellent piece on tripod selection. I thik its nikonians.org or you can subscribe through iTunes.

Nov 26, 2006 at 1:57 am #60759

Matt Tucker
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Check out a Dynatran tripod on ebay…..great quality for the price.

–Matt Tucker

Nov 26, 2006 at 11:43 pm #60760

Steve K.
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Scott,

What size(weight) lens/camera will you be placing on the tripod?

Carbon fiber is probably the way to go if weight is a concern. I purchased a Fiesol CF tripod for about $330. The comparable Gitzo is about $600. You might not need something this beefy but I am supporting a 6 1/2 pound lens.

I have nothing but good things to say about Fiesol.

Nov 27, 2006 at 12:05 am #60761

Zach Matthews
The Itinerant Angler

I’ve got the lowest grade Manfrotto and I have to say, this tripod is an absolute workhorse.

Nov 27, 2006 at 4:42 pm #60762

Eric DeWitt
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I have the same tripod as Zach, and i ahve no problems with it.

Nov 27, 2006 at 7:46 pm #60763

scott donaghe
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Thanks for all of the input guys. I will definitely look into the Dynatrans and Manfrottos. The Fiesol is probably out of my price range but will take a look at them none the less. Eric, never even considered the “noises” that the tripod could make and their consequences, thanks for that one.

Drifter – I am shooting with a Canon Digital Rebel XT and am looking to purcahse the Canon 70-300mm lens.

Thanks again.
Scott Donaghe
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