Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 17

Thread: Tripods and (ball)heads

  1. #1
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Posts
    745

    Tripods and (ball)heads



    I'm looking for a good tripod and ballhead for a reasonably price.


    Please tell me what do you use and how good (or bad) it is.


    For the ballhead, I think that the acratech GV2 is what I'd like to have, but it's too expensive and I might not get it right now, so do you have any other suggestions for something cheaper but yet good enough?


    ...I said cheaper, not cheap - I'm not looking for something cheap to put my camera on. For other stuff like off camera lighting or lens hood I wouldn't mind go cheap, but I'm not putting my camera on a cheap tripod/head.


    Is there anyone here who uses something other than ballhead?





    Also, if someone here have some used tripod/ballhead and would like to sell it, let me know. Again, only high-end gear, if I buy used to save money, I'd go for good stuff and not cheap stuff - think acratech/manfrotto style.

  2. #2

    Re: Tripods and (ball)heads



    I had a similar thread running a while ago which got some excellent replies, especially from George Slusher. You can find it here http://community.the-digital-picture...ums/t/620.aspx .


    I have since bought the Feisol 3372 with CB-50 ballhead and can't recommend it more. I'm convinced it's the best value for money option available. I intend on doing a thorough review thread at some point but haven't had the time.

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Posts
    745

    Re: Tripods and (ball)heads



    Looks nice, but it's a $500 tripod - I could buy a new Gitzo tripod for the same price.

  4. #4

    Re: Tripods and (ball)heads



    I thought the good Gitzos were much more than that, especially including head - and besides, I believe Gitzos are much heavier.


    It's hard to know what to advise though as you've not put a figure on your budget - on the one hand you don't want to spend too much, on the other hand you say you don't mind investing on good kit.

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Posts
    745

    Re: Tripods and (ball)heads



    I will not give a budget since this is not one of those threads...


    What I was looking for was to hear your thoughts and personal experience with different gear.

  6. #6
    Administrator Sean Setters's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Savannah, GA
    Posts
    3,366

    Re: Tripods and (ball)heads



    I looked into the Feisol CB-50 ballhead he was talking about, and it looks like a very good ballhead for the money.

  7. #7
    Senior Member Mark Elberson's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Medford, NJ
    Posts
    1,045

    Re: Tripods and (ball)heads



    Where do you buy Feisol products? I could not find them at either B&H or Adorama.

  8. #8
    Administrator Sean Setters's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Savannah, GA
    Posts
    3,366

    Re: Tripods and (ball)heads



    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Elberson


    Where do you buy Feisol products? I could not find them at either B&H or Adorama.
    <div style="clear: both;"]</div>


    Straight from the manufacturer. ;-)



  9. #9
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Posts
    745

    Re: Tripods and (ball)heads



    Hey Feanor and thanks for the help. Does the CB-50D ballhead in Sean's link come with the quick release clamp included? (it seem like it does but I just want to make sure).

  10. #10
    Senior Member Mark Elberson's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Medford, NJ
    Posts
    1,045

    Re: Tripods and (ball)heads



    Feanor,


    A few questions:


    1) How is panning with the CB-50 head? Do you need to add the PB-70 panning base or can it be done without it?


    2) What about the quick release? Is it strictly proprietary or can you use an Arca-Type Quick Release Adapter?

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •