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    I'm in the market for a new tripod. Something quality, but I'm not spending $300+. My current tripod is a poor excuse for camera gear. Any experience with brands?

  • #2
    I use a bullshit $50 Wal Mart tripod and it works fantastic.

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    • #3
      i also use a shittastic $50 tripod and it holds my D300 just fine.

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      • #4
        I have an induro, It has no problems with the larger lenses I sometimes use for performances (300 f2.8 on a wimberly mount) It isn't light but it has put up with a lot of abuse. I am not satisfied with the induro head and am currently looking in to a RRS head then I should be good for a while.
        Induros are pretty much pro quality gear and can be had especially cheap if your in school for photography. I would say for $300 you could have a very nice tripod and decent head. If your looking cheaper many on the POTN forums are fans of amvona's tripods for the ballin' on a budget crowd I just have a problem putting 5k worth of gear on a wal-mart tripod.


        Amvona Example

        http://www.amvona.com/shop?page=shop...category_id=87

        Induro Example

        http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._A_Series.html

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        • #5
          Thanks for the input. My $50 tripod has lasted me a while, but it's a pile of shit, and does not hold the camera steady with a big lens or if it's gusty outside.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Ficarra View Post
            Thanks for the input. My $50 tripod has lasted me a while, but it's a pile of shit, and does not hold the camera steady with a big lens or if it's gusty outside.
            Well, you do live in the Windy City.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Ficarra View Post
              Thanks for the input. My $50 tripod has lasted me a while, but it's a pile of shit, and does not hold the camera steady with a big lens or if it's gusty outside.
              My Induro has a hook (like many Pro models) where you can hang a sandbag under the tripod, this keeps it really steady and prevents it from getting too top heavy with larger lenses.

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              • #8
                I have a black one......make sure yours is black. Better for reflections
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by junjdm View Post
                  I have a black one......make sure yours is black. Better for reflections
                  LMAO
                  But, but, but i have silver and it works
                  Seriously though, worst part about mine is the wind gust issues.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Pswirley View Post
                    Well, you do live in the Windy City.
                    This is true.

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