What tripod do you guys use?

[d7e7r7]

As per the title ^^
What tripod legs and head system do you guys use?
What do you recommend?

I've currently got a Manfrotto 785B Modo Maxi and it's now too weak for my equipment (D80, Sigma70-300mm lens and it flops forward ) Thinking of getting a new one when I can afford it.
Got the Manfrotto 055XPROB PRO Tripod Black (legs) and Manfrotto 488RCO (head) on my wishlist. Is this a good combo?

 

[the_don46]

When you look at getting rid of your current tripod please PM me. I'm just starting out so hunting for good 2nd hand equipment all over the place

 

[d7e7r7]

When you look at getting rid of your current tripod please PM me. I'm just starting out so hunting for good 2nd hand equipment all over the place

Thanks, definitely will What camera and lens combo you got currently?

 

[the_don46]

I bought a 2nd hand Canon 30D with a 17-85 lens from Orms about a month ago. Loving it

 

[d7e7r7]

I bought a 2nd hand Canon 30D with a 17-85 lens from Orms about a month ago. Loving it

Your current set up weighs 1.259 kg according to Manfrotto Calculator . My model tripod has a max load capacity of 1kg But I will still let you know when I sell it if you interested.

 

[bwana]

Sticks are definitely on my to-do list - I just haven't been able to quite justify the outlay yet.

 

[the_don46]

Your current set up weighs 1.259 kg according to Manfrotto Calculator . My model tripod has a max load capacity of 1kg But I will still let you know when I sell it if you interested.

Thanks for the tip!

 

[d7e7r7]

Sticks are definitely on my to-do list - I just haven't been able to quite justify the outlay yet.

You've got no tripod :wtf:

 

[d7e7r7]

Thanks for the tip!

Pleasure, must I still pm you when/if I sell?

 

[bwana]

You've got no tripod :wtf:

I've got a couple lightweight ones but they're mostly used for my flashes. Does that count?

 

[d7e7r7]

I've got a couple lightweight ones but they're mostly used for my flashes. Does that count?

I suppose that could be reason to keep my lightweight tripod... hmmmm...
Want to get a Pro Strobist Kit 1 though.

 

[the_don46]

Pleasure, must I still pm you when/if I sell?

PM me, by then I might know more of where I'm heading

 

[d7e7r7]

PM me, by then I might know more of where I'm heading

No problem, will do

 

[Krypty]

I use the 055XPROB and 488RC2 Ballhead with a 5DmkII with a 70-200 + flash and it easily holds that.

I far as I can remember the last time I checked the calculator it could easily hold a 400mm lens (tri-pod+ballhead rated at 4kg I think.)

 

[d7e7r7]

I use the 055XPROB and 488RC2 Ballhead with a 5DmkII with a 70-200 + flash and it easily holds that.

I far as I can remember the last time I checked the calculator it could easily hold a 400mm lens (tri-pod+ballhead rated at 4kg I think.)

Similar system to whats on my wishlist in my sig \/
Tripod and legs are rated to 8kg's I think

CORRECTION: Head: 8kg's Legs: 7kg's

 

[SubliminalThought]

I use the 055XPROB legs with a 804RC2 pan-tilt head. I had a ball head (i think its the 496), but didn't particularly like it. If you are going to do macro, consider a geared head.

 

[BigAl-sa]

I use Manfrotto 055CLB legs with a Manfrotto 701RC2 video head. More than adequate for a 40d + Bigma.

 

[stix]

Gorilla Pod for the fast and loose stuff and a Slik Pro Tripod - i only use this when shooting in a studio enviroment (Its a decent cheapie)

 

[mbvdl]

As a non-pro photographer, I usually put my k20d and associated lens ons a "cheapish" takara, R300, and it's dead solid and works fine. I have never understood the need to pay so much. This thing works so well

 

[the_don46]

The cheaper tripods are a lot ligher, so less stable. Especially outdoors - you don't want to see your camera + lens fall over and break.

Also, i think stability is key on shots where you have a very slow shutter speed so there's no movement (shake) in the final picture.

I may be wrong, but this is what makes sense to me..