A new tripod?
Regards
David
I would recommend (as I always do) a Redsnapper. The legs are not braced, but they will easily take 4 kilos. I've never come across anything better at even twice the price.
Regards
David
Another vote from me for the Redsnapper, miles better than the Velbon I had before and cheaper by £20 too
Gitzo's are good but expensive.
Do you need a head under the gimbal? Wouldn't the tripod
be level enough especially with a bubble on it to level
it up.
Your talking serious money for a good head such as Arca
or Novoflex. Have a look for any tips on Youtube.
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Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiBVg9nwr3c
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Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
You don't need another head under the gimbal see here.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiBVg9nwr3c
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What an annoying video. woman sounds, and looks, like one of those parrots on the US propaganda channels
Lenses: Pentax DA 10-17mm ED(IF) Fish Eye, Pentax DA 14mm f/2.8, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8, Pentax-A 28mm f/2.8, Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.2, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-FA 50mm f/1.4, Pentax-A 50mm f/1.7, Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8, Sigma 135-400mm APO DG, and more ..
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You don't need another head under the gimbal see here.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PiBVg9nwr3c
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What an annoying video. woman sounds, and looks, like one of those parrots on the US propaganda channels
I posted that one because she could string her words together and
talk faster than 10 WPM which seems to be the usual for Youtube
reviewers
This was the first one I looked at .........
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcOX76FNpeU
At least you can make a cup of tea whilst he thinks of
the n e x t.... w o r d
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Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Just looks like a matter of deciding which one to buy - in that context, does anyone have comparative experience of the 3 and 4 section Re 283 and 284 versions? (Apart from the lower retracted and extended heights, my guess is that the 3 section should be slightly more rigid because there are fewer sliding joints involved?)
OTOH, the RS 324 has the flip locks which I guess might be more postive (but it's also a fair bit heavier).
John
PS: Algernon & co, I see what you meant about not needing another head under the gimbal mount - thanks for that too.
Thanks for all the above replies - had never actually heard of Red Snapper tripods before, but having had a look at the website, I see what you guys mean.
Just looks like a matter of deciding which one to buy - in that context, does anyone have comparative experience of the 3 and 4 section Re 283 and 284 versions? (Apart from the lower retracted and extended heights, my guess is that the 3 section should be slightly more rigid because there are fewer sliding joints involved?)
OTOH, the RS 324 has the flip locks which I guess might be more postive (but it's also a fair bit heavier).
John
PS: Algernon & co, I see what you meant about not needing another head under the gimbal mount - thanks for that too.
Thanks in advance.
John
Regards
David
I have a Redsnapper RS283 with the RS528 head which I do not use now. (CSC camera so light weight)
I have only used it about 6 times approx, I do have two quick release plates and the case with it.
I would sell this for £55.00 + P&P at cost.
Regards
Hi John,
I have a Redsnapper RS283 with the RS528 head which I do not use now. (CSC camera so light weight)
I have only used it about 6 times approx, I do have two quick release plates and the case with it.
I would sell this for £55.00 + P&P at cost.
Regards
Colin - sounds like a deal! Will PM you straight away!
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In this thread I mentioned that I have just bought a gimbal mount for the K-5, grip, and some long lenses to be used at aishows - but also that my existing tripod really isn't up to supporting the weight very stably, so I think I need a new one!
So, I would appreciate some advice on choosing something that will:
- Carry a weight of 4kgs when standing on (probably wet!) grass stably (and that probably means some form of cross-braced legs)
- Have a tripod bush height of at least 1.5m
- Carry a decent head that rises to at least 1.6m (which will probably have to be bought separately, so suggestions for that , and with a decent free-moving head, as well maybe?)
- Not cost a bomb (so carbon fibre is probably out of reach - but total portability is not a prime concern as I won't be going hiking with it!).
Thanks in advance.
John
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