release cable???

[tarik2d]

Hi All,

I'm going to get the Jessops tripod TP327 i think and also wanted a cable or wireless release. Do they range a lot or are all of them about the same qulity?

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Depends what camera you have as to whether you can get a wired or infrared remote. I'd avoid that Jessops tripod btw :shake:

 

[tarik2d]

Depends what camera you have as to whether you can get a wired or infrared remote. I'd avoid that Jessops tripod btw :shake:

i have a nikon d300, is that tripod not so good? :s i dont know anything about tripods, want a half decent one but dont want to spend over >>£40

 

[Flash In The Pan]

i have a nikon d300, is that tripod not so good? :s i dont know anything about tripods, want a half decent one but dont want to spend over >>£40

You've got a £1200 camera body, plus a lens, are you really wanting to risk it hitting the deck for the sake of another £50 or so?

 

[tarik2d]

You've got a £1200 camera body, plus a lens, are you really wanting to risk it hitting the deck for the sake of another £50 or so?

lol like i say i dont know much about tripods, what sort of thing do u think that i have to be looking at?

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Everyone is the same when they start looking for a tripod, but cheap ones are a false economy. Have a look at the Manfrotto 190 range or the Redsnapper ones sold on here, they've both got very good reputations.

 

[tarik2d]

do they sell Redsnapper on here, where about on the website are they? had a look but couldnt find them

 

[Flash In The Pan]

Here you go

 

[tarik2d]

when u click on that link it goes somewhere random lol

thanks for the webadress though i've found it just looking at them now

 

[Flash In The Pan]

It goes to their website You'll find them on the For Sale Forum somewhere too

 

[tarik2d]

it goes here

http://www.redsnapper.co.uk/

i think this is them http://www.aldine.co.uk/redsnapper/

 

[Slimbert]

and also wanted a cable or wireless release.

I bought a 1m cable ebay cheapy and it spot on! Cost me £5 I think!

 

[Flash In The Pan]

it goes here

http://www.redsnapper.co.uk/

i think this is them http://www.aldine.co.uk/redsnapper/

I missed out a uk (redsnapperuk.co.uk) :bonk: mind you the site looks dead, the one you have there looks like the right one

 

[tarik2d]

I missed out a uk (redsnapperuk.co.uk) :bonk: mind you the site looks dead, the one you have there looks like the right one

nice one i'll have a look at them thanks mate

 

[tarik2d]

Do you think this would be good for a nikon d300 with a 70 -300 mm lens ?

http://www1.clikpic.com/Redsnapper/photo_3193393.html

I dont want something to big or really heavy to carry around when going on walks with it all

 

[david1701]

+1 on false economy if you plan on using it much, I have one that was about 20 quid and its a good lightstand

 

[seriousrikk]

Do you think this would be good for a nikon d300 with a 70 -300 mm lens ?

http://www1.clikpic.com/Redsnapper/photo_3193393.html

I dont want something to big or really heavy to carry around when going on walks with it all

With tripods you have 3 broad requirements that you will come across when buying.

Lightweight

Sturdy

Cheap

Now, pick 2.

If you are doing a lot of walking I recommend the Manfrotto 190 with the 486 ball head.

 

[DropDead]

What do you guys mean false econmy?

What is the difference between a good one and a cheap one?

 

[Flash In The Pan]

What do you guys mean false econmy?

What is the difference between a good one and a cheap one?

A good one won't fall over the first time you use it, or weigh the same as a small car

 

[DropDead]

I got a cheap one, it's extremely light and hasn't fallen over. Although! It dosn't seem so sturdy but the expensive ones look like they would stand an atomic explosion xD

 

[tarik2d]

i've got my lowpro .primus bag for £42 it came today, sadley ts raining so cant go on a trek with it. Looks like i'll be doing my 3D work today

 

[tarik2d]

Release cable? any advice on them? i'm getting a wide angle lens and hopfully a tripod soon, thanks for all the advice on them so im thinking a calbe release would be good even for taking photos of birds and stuff. so they dont get unsetlled with me standing with my camera

 

[seriousrikk]

Cable release good for long exposures and long lenses.

But if you want to take photos of birds learn to stand still or behind something.

Sure, it is fun to do remote shooting but you have to wait for the bird to come to the exact spot your camera is pointing at and focussed on. You will get more shots and better by learning fieldcraft.