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Tripods etc.... Another Beginner Question

  • 29-01-2013 08:30PM
    #1
    FirstinLastout
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 477 ✭✭


    Hi Folks,

    I've been having a look through some previous posts but thought that some of you could direct me towards some current offers as well as maybe throwing me some advice.

    I've got myself a Nikon D5000, standard lens & 75 ~ 300mm Sigma lens but want to get a couple of accessories.

    I'm thinking a remote control for the camera, a Gorilla type mount/tripod as well as a normal size Tripod.
    Very much a beginner so I need these for playing around & experimenting rather than pro equipment.

    Anything else I should consider?

    Thanks All!


Comments

  • #2
    brokenarms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,387 ✭✭✭brokenarms


    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slik-340-BH-Tripod-SBH-200DQ/dp/B00474CHXI/ref=sr_1_48?ie=UTF8&qid=1355835159&sr=8-48

    Great tripod. Really good quality for the money.


  • #3
    Effects
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,760 ✭✭✭Effects


    Don't bother with a gorilla pod yet. Don't be cheap on your tripod. A decent one will last you for a long long time.


  • #4
    denismc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,627 ✭✭✭denismc


    I have a Slik tripod as well but i couldn't tell you which model.
    I don't think having the level on the tripod is much of an advantage, i just line up the horizon with the guidelines in the viewfinder of the camera.
    The gorilla pod is handy if you are traveling light, hiking etc but its not great with a heavy camera and lens like you have. I 've been known to get mine wet but then i think most of them are made of aluminum or other alloy.


  • #5
    davmigil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭davmigil


    Two ways to go about buying a tripod:

    Option 1: Buy a cheap light tripod, find it too flimsy. Then buy a sturdy heavy tripod, find it too much to carry. Then stump up some cash and get a sturdy light weight carbon fibre tripod with a decent ball head.
    Option 2: Stump up some cash and get a sturdy light weight carbon fibre tripod with a decent ball head.


  • #6
    Effects
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,760 ✭✭✭Effects


    Carbon fiber adds a good bit to the price though. A quick look on B&H shows that the carbon version of the Manfrotto 055XPROB is only 800g lighter but costs $200 more. I'd only go for a carbon fiber tripod if there wasn't anything else I had my eye on, like a lens or something, or if the extra weight really was an issue.
    As for gorilla pods. My friend has one that he got recently that has a ball head on it. I have an earlier one that doesn't and it can be a pain to get it level in a lot of situations.


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