Which tripod & ballhead for a Pentax 645 or a Pentax 67?
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Posted 17/06/2013 - 12:55
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I am currently using a Manfrotto 488RC2 with a 645N II with no issues.
The tripod is a SLIK 813CF and has served me well since 2004.
Best regards
The tripod is a SLIK 813CF and has served me well since 2004.
Best regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 17/06/2013 - 14:59
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Even at very slow shutter speed and with a certain level of wind?
And using which lens?
And using which lens?
Posted 21/06/2013 - 23:29
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For my 67ii kit I use a Manfrotto 055 XPROB tripod and Manfrotto 808 RC4 3 way head. Manfrotto is not ultimate hipness, but quite affordable, and good enough for my usage. I also need to point out that my longest lens is the SMC 165mm f2.8. I would guess that the 6x7 telelenses (400mm/600mm/800mm) are quite heavy and would possibly need a superior tripod/head combination.
Regards
Bjørn
Regards
Bjørn
Posted 22/06/2013 - 01:20
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alexfoto wrote:
Even at very slow shutter speed and with a certain level of wind?
And using which lens?
Shutter speeds have been as low as 30s and the lens was a 150mm f/2.8 @ f/16. I also have a 410 Jnr geared head that also has yet to let me down and I've pushed that to 6Kgs + without issue. Wind and breeze can be an issue but I have yet to have it cause blur.Even at very slow shutter speed and with a certain level of wind?
And using which lens?
Best regards
Too far from a shore.
Posted 17/10/2013 - 14:03
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I use Gitzo GT 3530s ---> no center column, it fixes head on base and are super stable.
It is three sections tripod, so last tubes is thicker than 4 secion tripod. More stability, less wobbling elements.
Would I need to buy tripod today - would buy exactly the same type tripod with three sections but tad longher (got two times on bridge shooting fireworks and it was slightly too short - but usually I need just one or two sections, because like shooting from low position.
My tripod would be: Gitzo GT3532LS
S - means it is without center column, so, legs can be spread rather wide to get down to ground level.
L - it is longer than regular 3 section tripod.
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Head.
I bought super heavy head Graf Studioball when I read Duplo review on Pentaxforums.
It is rude piece of metal. Super stable and perfect for slow shutter speed photography. Easily takes my 645n and FA 300mm/f4.
It is one damn good piece of metal. Not like smaller heads with declared huge load values, but... With some kind of wibration or whatever - wheno one adds to it lot of weight with big camera.
It is three sections tripod, so last tubes is thicker than 4 secion tripod. More stability, less wobbling elements.
Would I need to buy tripod today - would buy exactly the same type tripod with three sections but tad longher (got two times on bridge shooting fireworks and it was slightly too short - but usually I need just one or two sections, because like shooting from low position.
My tripod would be: Gitzo GT3532LS
S - means it is without center column, so, legs can be spread rather wide to get down to ground level.
L - it is longer than regular 3 section tripod.
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Head.
I bought super heavy head Graf Studioball when I read Duplo review on Pentaxforums.
It is rude piece of metal. Super stable and perfect for slow shutter speed photography. Easily takes my 645n and FA 300mm/f4.
It is one damn good piece of metal. Not like smaller heads with declared huge load values, but... With some kind of wibration or whatever - wheno one adds to it lot of weight with big camera.
Posted 26/10/2013 - 09:19
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Uni-Loc. Uni-Loc. Uni-Loc. NUFF SAID. OR 2nd. choice Benbo.
CHEERS Vic.
CHEERS Vic.
Born again biker with lots of Pentax bits. Every day I wake up is a good day. I'm so old I don't even buy green bananas.
Posted 20/03/2014 - 21:03
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Having just joined and seen this post, I would just like to say a quality ball head like Arca Swiss, Kirk etc with the dedicated 67 plate makes for superb handling, quick attachment/removal, ultra fine adjustment and rock solid stability.
I have a spare, beautifully engineered 6x7 plate, by RRS, if anyone is interested.
I have a spare, beautifully engineered 6x7 plate, by RRS, if anyone is interested.
Posted 20/03/2014 - 22:43
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I use a Gitzo GT5542LS Series 5 6X Systematic Tripod & Gitzo G2271M Series 2 Low Profile Head
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Possibly taking into considerations exposures up to 1-2 minutes (so even very slow shutter speed) and with or without wind.
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Out of curiosity i made even a poll.