i've seen the price range in tripods from 30+ to hundreds of dollars... wat's the diff between them? aren't they all just 3 sticks? wat r the disadvantages of a cheapo tripod?
Originally posted by shuy
how do they affect image quality? u mean a lousy tripod still has some vibration?
Ok, maybe I should elaborate a little bit more on these three points in my rather terse original post. These are IMHO the three points you should consider (in decreasing order of importance) when making a tripod purchase:Originally posted by Midnight
Stability, build quality & weight.
Originally posted by ninelives
1: When using a telephoto lens(long lens), your subject will appear bigger(ie 300 mm compare to 50 mm). But bear in mind that vibration or shaky subject will also be more visable.
If you using a $50 tripod and a $500 above tripod, you can see vibration is greatly reduce.
Of coz, you really can't see the subject is vibrating when you use short forcus lens.
2: When u click the shutter, the mirror slam up, vibrate, slam down, vibrate.
That's why most pro cameras have mirror lock up.
3: A good tripod (carbon fiber) will damp away vibration.
Originally posted by djork
i don't think it is fair to compare a 50$ and 500$ tripod, and i believe one doesn't have to pay 500$ for some tripod which can reduce more vibration, the manfrotto 190D (read- much cheaper) is good enough for most occassions, unless you're lugging around heavier gear.
Originally posted by erwinx
9lives specifically mentioned 'telephoto' and '300mm'. I think his comment is fair. Of course, if you have 2nd or 3rd generation IS, maybe 190D is good enough :devil:
i would add that the head is even more critical at telephoto lengths. Arca-Swiss, Acratech etc
Originally posted by djork
i've shot at 400mm for some time, and personally, i think 190D still can make it, ha.
unless ya talking about the 300 2.8, which i have no idea (if ya can afford this, heh heh, of course it's better to get a beefier /|\ and head.)
Originally posted by shuy
how's the slix 8000 or 9000 for my needs?
i don't think u need a expensive tripod lor, at bit overkill for a DC.Originally posted by shuy
oh... i'm using the epson 3100Z
Yeah, a Slik U8000/9000 would be suitable for most (pro)consumer digicams. Think it should be reasonably stable even for more weight. The "famous nice guy" at CP's tripod store recommended the 6600 for a digicam which is 500g lighter, but I got the 9000 anyway. It's more stable and also comes with rubber/spike legs and bubble level.how's the slix 8000 or 9000 for my needs?
The difference is in the rubber/spike legs, bubble level, weight (100g) and price ($10).Originally posted by shuy
wat's the diff between the 8000 and 9000? does the difference matter to me?