saving up to buy a Nikon SB800 flash......

MyPix · 13-01-2006, 20:01

or shall i buy a Manfrotto tripod

decitions decitions,,,,,it makes my head hurt

MyPix

IanC_UK · 13-01-2006, 20:03

which would you use more ?

MyPix · 13-01-2006, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanC_UK

which would you use more ?

thats whats making my head hurt,

i dont know till i get it , lol

MyPix

IanC_UK · 13-01-2006, 20:06

CT · 13-01-2006, 20:07

Tough one. Speaking personally, I'd want a tripod first as I far prefer natural light shots anyway.

busterboy · 13-01-2006, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT

Tough one. Speaking personally, I'd want a tripod first as I far prefer natural light shots anyway.

Good shout, Tripods are a must for any mans kit IMO..

IanC_UK · 13-01-2006, 20:15

im saving up for some talent, but whenever i get close the price goes up ! lol

I would have said tripod first too actually

MyPix · 13-01-2006, 20:39

i actually have both items at the moment,

however the Nikon SB25 gun isnt compatable with the iTTL of my D70,

and my tripod is a cheapy jessops jobby that i have had for ten years

i am leaning towards the triopd,
and am thinking of either the Manfrotto 190 or the 055 pro with a fluid head
any recomendations ?

MyPix

CT · 13-01-2006, 21:10

You can't think too carefully before you buy a tripod. There's a definite trade off between weight, portability and rigidity. Whether we like it or not lightweight doesn't usually mean rigid. If you go too light the slightest breeze will set it moving, and remember you may be mounting some pretty heavy camera/lens combos on it.

Make sure you get good rigid legs and as portable as possible with closed length being a big consideration - you can always change the head. I have a Manfrotto tripod, the legs are ace even after 20 years, but it has a large 3 way head which is heavy (originally bought to support medium format) so at some stage I need a lighter head, so now you've started me off again.

CT · 13-01-2006, 21:20

I'll be looking for a head without too many knobs and handles to turn, which is the last thing you want in the field for wildlife etc, so I'll be looking at a ball head to keep it small and light, and probably a one touch release, adjust and lock function.

I quite fancy the Manfrotto 322 RC 2....

MyPix · 13-01-2006, 21:32

lol, sory CT

u see weight aint a problem for me, as standing bare foot am over 17 stone ( 118 kg )

,

so lugging things round aint a problem, lol

why u think i bought the Nikon, at least its lighter then the Zenith i used to own, dont you just love brass bodied camera's , lol

MyPix

MyPix · 13-01-2006, 21:37

thats a nice grip, but a bit to rich for my pocket afer shelling out for the pod as well,

but i know what ou mean about not having too many knobs to twiddle, it causes confusion and time wasting for wildlife and sports photography,

i was thinking of more like a panning head suitable for camcorders etc, will prove handy for the sports pix i want to take

MyPix

evilowl · 13-01-2006, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyPix

or shall i buy a Manfrotto tripod

decitions decitions,,,,,it makes my head hurt

MyPix

...or you could buy the SB600 and use the spare cash to buy a dictionary

MyPix · 13-01-2006, 22:04

why buy a dictionary whan there are peeps like you to correct me

thanx for reminding me i am dislexic

MyPix

evilowl · 13-01-2006, 22:10

it was meant as a tongue-in-cheek joke but never mind

mfwild13 · 14-01-2006, 01:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyPix

i am leaning towards the triopd,
and am thinking of either the Manfrotto 190 or the 055 pro with a fluid head
any recomendations ?

I would go for the 055PRO because it is a taller tripod so you will need to use the centre column less (if at all) and therefore should get a more rigid platform.

I have the 055PRO and the 322RC2 and mainly use them with to support the 400mm F5.6 (plus 1.4TC) for wildlife pictures.

Mark

***Dave*** · 14-01-2006, 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by busterboy

Good shout, Tripods are a must for any mans kit IMO..

Well men have been used to 1 extendable all their life, so 3 more has to be a bonus

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13-01-2006, 20:03	#2 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	which would you use more ?

13-01-2006, 20:06	#4 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	lol

13-01-2006, 20:07	#5 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	Tough one. Speaking personally, I'd want a tripod first as I far prefer natural light shots anyway.

13-01-2006, 20:15	#7 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	im saving up for some talent, but whenever i get close the price goes up ! lol I would have said tripod first too actually

13-01-2006, 20:39	#8 (permalink)
MyPix Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 745	i actually have both items at the moment, however the Nikon SB25 gun isnt compatable with the iTTL of my D70, and my tripod is a cheapy jessops jobby that i have had for ten years i am leaning towards the triopd, and am thinking of either the Manfrotto 190 or the 055 pro with a fluid head any recomendations ? MyPix

13-01-2006, 21:20	#10 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	I'll be looking for a head without too many knobs and handles to turn, which is the last thing you want in the field for wildlife etc, so I'll be looking at a ball head to keep it small and light, and probably a one touch release, adjust and lock function. I quite fancy the Manfrotto 322 RC 2....

13-01-2006, 21:32	#11 (permalink)
MyPix Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 745	lol, sory CT u see weight aint a problem for me, as standing bare foot am over 17 stone ( 118 kg ) , so lugging things round aint a problem, lol why u think i bought the Nikon, at least its lighter then the Zenith i used to own, dont you just love brass bodied camera's , lol MyPix

13-01-2006, 21:37	#12 (permalink)
MyPix Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gloucester UK Posts: 745	thats a nice grip, but a bit to rich for my pocket afer shelling out for the pod as well, but i know what ou mean about not having too many knobs to twiddle, it causes confusion and time wasting for wildlife and sports photography, i was thinking of more like a panning head suitable for camcorders etc, will prove handy for the sports pix i want to take MyPix

13-01-2006, 22:10	#15 (permalink)
evilowl Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London village Posts: 376	it was meant as a tongue-in-cheek joke but never mind