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tripods for digital cameras

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chipy

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hi all,

just wondering if anyone has any experiences with tripods for cameras. i'm wanting to buy one for my digital camera (Olympus C-765). i want to know if there are any differences between brands.

i've heard of manfrotto, gitzo, slik, and quantaray. any other suggestions or comments?

thanks,
chipy
 
thanks fike and zepper,

i appreciate the insight... i'll look more into the websites you two provided.

chipy
 
Just go to Walmart as they have 3 models from standard to HeavyDuty and priced reseonably to suit your needs...
 
thanks all,

i'll check those out as well. for some reason, i never noticed wal-mart carrying tripods. i'll look for them the next time i'm there.

chipy
 
Note how prices aren't mentioned in that article... More than likely the cost of one of those tripod rigs with the swiss made head will cost more than what a lot of us paid for our cameras. Yup, the Gitzo 1300 series carbon fiber is over $1500. just for the tripod and the head is just another measley $400.... Serious nut-job territory.

.bh.
 
Originally posted by: Zepper
Note how prices aren't mentioned in that article... More than likely the cost of one of those tripod rigs with the swiss made head will cost more than what a lot of us paid for our cameras.

.bh.
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LMAO...for kicks I fond this used one...
Gitzo Carbon Fiber Tripod
Gitzo Carbon Fiber Tripod Model #1349 with rapid column and flat plate.
Condition: 10 Box(es): Y Manual(s): Y
Asking Price: $700 OBO
 
That is a very nice and light tripod. Some people spend their money on expensive photo equipment that will eek out that last little bit of sharpness and clarity in an image. Others spend their money on high end performance computer memory and hard drives that provide that last little bit of performance to get a few more FPS in their shooters.

As far as inexpensive digital photography is concerned, the biggest culprit for poorly focused images is not the auto focus, it is handheld shots where the camera moved.

Good stuff is good stuff and using it makes your results better. It is not for everyone just as high performance computers aren't either. Many take issue with me building a new A64 socket 754, but it give me 90% of the performance of more expensive solutions. Camera equipment is the same, when I print a 12" x 41" print, I need sharpeness because at that size any vibration will result in a blurry image, so I go that last 10% that costs tons more, just like those fancy Ballistix RAM chips that cost a ton.


"To each his own."
 
Fike I understand your point but my Vivitar does the job well and the OP was asking for a tripod for his Olympus C-765 which is a $350 Camera...
 
Yup, a $50. tripod will get 90% of the need covered. If you're willing to spend more to clear those last 10 points, then go for it.

.bh.
 
And don't forget - a monopod offers some pretty good support as well. Plus it serves as a walking stick when hiking and picture shooting.

I use it very effectively with my Canon 20D and 70-200mm IS lens. Got some good wildlife shots where a tripod simply would not be practical.

I also have a tripod for more stationary requirements = a Sunpack 8001 UT - light and sturdy.

One of the best ways to buy a tripod is to visit a good local camera shop and do some touchy feely.
 
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