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Comment by Clarky posted on Never seen.. at 15/01/2008 - 11:22
Thanks guys some good suggestions and i am looking at them all.
So if my heaviest combo is going to be around 4kgs i suppose is should be looking at something in the region of 6kgs min :
Dan: I tend to use my Monopod or gorillapod for the majority of my macro work, i find a tripod very restrictive
Sorry for disappearing so abruptly last night but i was at work and it was around 3am and all these alarms started going off throughout the plant, so i had to get my ass into gear
Thanks again for all your suggestions
So if my heaviest combo is going to be around 4kgs i suppose is should be looking at something in the region of 6kgs min :
Dan: I tend to use my Monopod or gorillapod for the majority of my macro work, i find a tripod very restrictive
Sorry for disappearing so abruptly last night but i was at work and it was around 3am and all these alarms started going off throughout the plant, so i had to get my ass into gear
Thanks again for all your suggestions
Comment by Clarky posted on What tripod head?? at 15/01/2008 - 00:52
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10Lbs is about 4.5Kg.
As you're interested in your macro stuff, I wonder how easy it is to use this sort of head when really close to something. If, for instance, you wanted to tip the camera forward a little, you'd actually have to move it a fair distance forward (the radius of movement is quite large compared to a standard ball head). This would throw your focus way out, and you'd then have to move your whole tripod backwards to compensate.
Even with a ballhead like the 488RC2 that Mannesty and I use, this can sometimes be a problem.
Dan
Do you have another alternative in mind :10Lbs is about 4.5Kg.
As you're interested in your macro stuff, I wonder how easy it is to use this sort of head when really close to something. If, for instance, you wanted to tip the camera forward a little, you'd actually have to move it a fair distance forward (the radius of movement is quite large compared to a standard ball head). This would throw your focus way out, and you'd then have to move your whole tripod backwards to compensate.
Even with a ballhead like the 488RC2 that Mannesty and I use, this can sometimes be a problem.
Dan
Comment by Clarky posted on What tripod head?? at 14/01/2008 - 16:42
Chris: The Slik head is compatible with the Manfrotto, they both have 3/8 mounts. It will hold over 10LBs it says. Whats that in KGs.
They go for about $200 here.
I found the Manfrotto 322RC2 that Mannesty mentioned on E-Bay currently at $80 with a couple of days to run.
I will keep looking thanks for the suggestions.
They go for about $200 here.
I found the Manfrotto 322RC2 that Mannesty mentioned on E-Bay currently at $80 with a couple of days to run.
I will keep looking thanks for the suggestions.
Comment by Clarky posted on What tripod head?? at 14/01/2008 - 16:30
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I'll take some pics if you like
No its ok, I am having a look to see if its available here in Aust first, and if so it should have some pics i'm sure. CheersI'll take some pics if you like
Mannesty the heaviest setup i would put on it would be around 3.5kgs
edit: i didnt take into account the grip so lets say 4kgs.
The Bigma is only 1.9kgs on its own
Comment by Clarky posted on What tripod head?? at 14/01/2008 - 15:31
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Couldn't be simpler to use, and it's lasted brilliantly. Whatever it is that grips it tight when you let go of the handle is just as good now as it ever was. It'll support the entire weight of my tripod at an angle of 90 degrees to the vertical.
Wow thats a fancy looking head, never seen its like before Clarky wrote:
So do i go for a ball head or a pan and tilt head. Any recommendations :
I've used one of these - a Slik AF2100 head for the last 15+ years.So do i go for a ball head or a pan and tilt head. Any recommendations :
Couldn't be simpler to use, and it's lasted brilliantly. Whatever it is that grips it tight when you let go of the handle is just as good now as it ever was. It'll support the entire weight of my tripod at an angle of 90 degrees to the vertical.
What do they go for, are they expensive. Excuse me if i sound dumb but is the Slik head compatible with the Manfrotto legs. :
Just looking at the Pic again does the pistol grip interfere when you are trying to look through the viewfinder :
Comment by Clarky posted on What tripod head?? at 14/01/2008 - 14:55
I just picked up a Manfrotto 055XB Tripod almost new for $100 a bargain I must say. The guy i bought it from didn't like it and said it was too flimsy. Rubbish i say, it looks like a beauty.
Now i just need to get a head for it, but i am not sure what to go for.
The biggest lens i will put on it is the Bigma (if it ever arrives) which i will use for bird and other wildlife shots.
And i plan on doing a few family portraits also. It will not get a huge amount of use
So do i go for a ball head or a pan and tilt head. Any recommendations : Cheers
Now i just need to get a head for it, but i am not sure what to go for.
The biggest lens i will put on it is the Bigma (if it ever arrives) which i will use for bird and other wildlife shots.
And i plan on doing a few family portraits also. It will not get a huge amount of use
So do i go for a ball head or a pan and tilt head. Any recommendations : Cheers
Comment by Clarky posted on What tripod head?? at 14/01/2008 - 14:40
I have always found video tutorials to be a better format for learning.
I use them (if i can find them) for PS. I find them most helpful.
I use them (if i can find them) for PS. I find them most helpful.
Comment by Clarky posted on Does the world need another online photo-tutorial resource? at 14/01/2008 - 13:14
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So long as he sends back some great pics i don't mind. Daniel Bridge wrote:
Cheque for a canoe will be fine. Either of these ones would probably do me, although I can't guarantee when/if I'll reach you, or whether the cheque actually gets spent on a canoe.
Dan
Watch out Clarky - he'll be off to Panama with your money Cheque for a canoe will be fine. Either of these ones would probably do me, although I can't guarantee when/if I'll reach you, or whether the cheque actually gets spent on a canoe.
Dan
And watch out for those supertankers out there.
Comment by Clarky posted on k10D training at 15/01/2008 - 01:05
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Dan
Oh i see, I thought you were offering a freebee. As for the travelling expenses i will send you a check for the canoe Clarky wrote:
Not at all, as long as you're happy to pay my travelling expenses. And nice gestures aside, tuition provides an increasing percentage of my income. Quote:
If you were near Essex I'd offer my services, but Derbyshire is a bit of a way off.
Very nice gesture Dan, I wish you lived near me Is Sydney too far away :If you were near Essex I'd offer my services, but Derbyshire is a bit of a way off.
Dan
Comment by Clarky posted on k10D training at 14/01/2008 - 15:20
Yeah, theyre around the price I was expecting.
His postage prices are ridiculous though.. £25? Should only cost about £7.
Pentax needs to make a few less expensive zooms
I mean, the 50-200 and 70-300 are entry level
I Kinda want something for walking around, and a prime around 85/135/200 would suit me just fine you see
Maybe Ill check out some manual focus lenses.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200191665821&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010