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Tripod advice...
I'm looking for something that will support the weight of the Sigma 50-500 and camera, and also the Nikkor 105 macro and camera and full set of extension tubes (obv. not all at the same time! 
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Not really sure what I'm looking for, but any help appreciated!
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).Not really sure what I'm looking for, but any help appreciated!
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Kit 1 Nikon D800 Nikkor 50mm f1.4 Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 Nikkor 105 mm f2.8 macro Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Nikon 70-300mm AF f/4-5.6G Nikon 50mm f1.8 |
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Pretty much anything 
I am always happy to save for the right stuff. I'm thinking I need one pretty soon, so a good strong one to tide me over, that doesn't cost much would be useful, if the only good ones cost a small mortgage! I'd probably resent 
spending more than about €150 though.
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I am always happy to save for the right stuff. I'm thinking I need one pretty soon, so a good strong one to tide me over, that doesn't cost much would be useful, if the only good ones cost a small mortgage! I'd probably resent spending more than about €150 though.xx
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Kit 1 Nikon D800 Nikkor 50mm f1.4 Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 Nikkor 105 mm f2.8 macro Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Nikon 70-300mm AF f/4-5.6G Nikon 50mm f1.8 |
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There's some really good info in this thread Z: http://www.yophotographer.com/page.php?t=7272
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Thanks for that link Azz - it's all a bit confusing I really don't 'get' tripods hehe... not sure how much the Bigma and D80 weigh, bearing in mind I'm hoping to get a D700 before hte year is out, so will have that weight on it too. Hmm... I do want something that'll stand the test of time.
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I really don't 'get' tripods hehe... not sure how much the Bigma and D80 weigh, bearing in mind I'm hoping to get a D700 before hte year is out, so will have that weight on it too. Hmm... I do want something that'll stand the test of time.xx
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Kit 1 Nikon D800 Nikkor 50mm f1.4 Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 Nikkor 105 mm f2.8 macro Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Nikon 70-300mm AF f/4-5.6G Nikon 50mm f1.8 |
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This is what I went for. Sturdy enough to mount a tank on.
http://www.yophotographer.com/page.php?t=720
http://www.yophotographer.com/page.php?t=720
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Kit 1 Canon 1D Mark 3 Canon EF 17-40mm f/4 L USM Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II |
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I've had a few tripods but am now using a Manfrotto 055XDB and am extremely pleased with the stability and versatility of it. I've got a Manfrotto 804RC2 head on it and cant fault it.
I use a Nikon D300 sat on it and have had the D700 on it with a 600mm lens on the end - never a problem.
I paid about £150 for both.
I use a Nikon D300 sat on it and have had the D700 on it with a 600mm lens on the end - never a problem.
I paid about £150 for both.
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I would second JR's suggestion, although personally I would go for the 055XPROB with the 808RC4 head. I looked at this combination when purchasing mine but found it was too heavy for what I wanted (I take mine out hiking with me and found the weight rather prohibitive so I opted for the lighter 190XPROB with the 804RC2 head). However for the gear you have mentioned I would go for th eheavier tripod.
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Kit 1 Canon 20D Canon 28-135 3.5-5.6 IS USM Canon 70-300 4-5.6 IS USM Canon 100 2.8 USM Macro Canon 10-22mm 3.5-4.5 Canon 50mm 1.4 Canon 85mm 1.8 |
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Thanks all - I will have a look around at prices etc - of course, the more I spend on this, the less I have to spend on D700 - or rather, the longer I have to save this could be a good thing, might stop me impulse buying when the prices are so high
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this could be a good thing, might stop me impulse buying when the prices are so high xx
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Kit 1 Nikon D800 Nikkor 50mm f1.4 Nikkor 24-70mm f2.8 Nikkor 105 mm f2.8 macro Nikkor 70-200mm f2.8 Sigma 50-500mm F4-6.3 EX DG HSM Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM Nikon 70-300mm AF f/4-5.6G Nikon 50mm f1.8 |
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My suggestion in the other thread is an AWESOME tripod for the cash. Comparable with manfrotto.
I bought one after using brother in laws.
Sturdy as owt.
Would recommend one to anyone.
I bought one after using brother in laws.
Sturdy as owt.
Would recommend one to anyone.