Monday, December 13, 2010

Tripods and Heads

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Tripods and Heads:


My best advice for tripods is to visit your local camera store and try them out! Find one that you find easy to use… I’ve tried many, and my recommendations are below.

A tripod is composed of two parts – the Legs and the Head. The head simply attaches to the legs, and these have universal connections.

• Tripod Legs (entry level) - Manfrotto 190XB 3 Section Aluminum Tripod

     ◦ An excellent set of legs for most small to medium-sized cameras such as the Nikon D90 mentioned above. It supports 11 pounds, so you have room to grow.

• Tripod Legs (professional) - TVC-33 from Really Right Stuff Legs

     ◦ I recently switched from the high-end Gitzo tripod legs to some from Really Right Stuff. These are awesome. They are lighter and stronger than the comparable Gitzo.

• Tripod Head (entry level) - Giottos MH-1000 Large Ball Head w/ Built-in Quick Release

     ◦ A simple and easy to use quick-release head that you will enjoy

• Tripod Head (professional) - Really Right Stuff

     ◦ This company makes remarkable products… When you go to the site, you can choose the best setup for your camera. This is what I use on my professional cameras.

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