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I have health issues that mean carrying weight can be an issueMan up - buy the lens and get the best out of that amazing camera you have.
I have health issues that mean carrying weight can be an issueMan up - buy the lens and get the best out of that amazing camera you have.
I thought buying the camera and lens was painful... But tripods are a whole new level of pain. Too. Many. Choices.
I thought buying the camera and lens was painful... But tripods are a whole new level of pain. Too. Many. Choices.
Do you want sturdy or lightweight?
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I reckon I'll end up compromising on both though.
I was looking at iFootage as the bowl thing seems like a good idea rather than the faff of trying to level the legs.
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I reckon I'll end up compromising on both though.
I was looking at iFootage as the bowl thing seems like a good idea rather than the faff of trying to level the legs.
Glad to see you went for the 645z, I remember you posting about it. As an ex Pentax user, I'm well jell.I imagine you'd hate my 645z to use - it is everything your Sony isn't. It's slow, ponderous, big, heavy but to me it is utterly lovable and intuitive. I cannot wait to get out there with it for real - and aye - the 28-45 and 45-85 - stupendously good edge to centre. No difference that I can see. But it's a 4:3 aspect ratio which I really like.
So everyone is happy and that's something rare on TP
I’ve recently bought a three legged thing Brian, good compromise between portability and stability.Both [emoji6]
I reckon I'll end up compromising on both though.
I was looking at iFootage as the bowl thing seems like a good idea rather than the faff of trying to level the legs.
I have a Feisol with a bowl. Great bit of kitFeisol CT-3442/CT-3342 is what I use
Hard to get hold of these days but if you can used they are well worth it
They've never been cheaper. Its a seriously lovable camera. I just hope to get it the opportunities it deservesGlad to see you went for the 645z, I remember you posting about it. As an ex Pentax user, I'm well jell.
Manfrotto 190 xpro with 3 way head. Job doneBoth [emoji6]
I reckon I'll end up compromising on both though.
I was looking at iFootage as the bowl thing seems like a good idea rather than the faff of trying to level the legs.
I have a Feisol with a bowl. Great bit of kit
I have one like that (different brand) too - quite functional although the small size means there are lots of leg sections to open out when putting it up.I use a cheap Rollei, carbon fiber legs, extremely light (980g Inc ball head) and packs up small.
Been there done that with bigger ones from bigger brands, they always got left at home because of the weight and size.
Yeah I don't think I've ever used it at full height. I feel like I'd wasted my money on the big brands ones, as I'm still getting sharp photos with a £100 tripod.I have one like that (different brand) too - quite functional although the small size means there are lots of leg sections to open out when putting it up.
Mostly a Markins head but I also use gimbles and geared heads from time to time. when I say bowl it isn't like the video ones but one that allows the centre to rotate slightly to get level before locking off.And which head are you using with the bowl? Thanks
Mostly a Markins head but I also use gimbles and geared heads from time to time. when I say bowl it isn't like the video ones but one that allows the centre to rotate slightly to get level before locking off.
Edited as I found the base I use. Bowl was the wrong word it is a levelling base. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Feisol-LB-7567-Levelling-Base-Black/dp/B00573NDOA
His 20mm f1.8 is pretty light tbh
I don't use a tripod much,
Easy enough to level with modern camera on a ballhead with the live view display. If you are shooting a pano the levelling bases are very useful so the camera remains level across the frames.. You can get levelling baes that fit on top of the tripod too. I have a Manfrotto somewhere in the cupboard. They give really small and accurate movements but are too fiddly for my likingI don't use a tripod much, hardly ever in fact, but when I do it's a Benbo which although rather old tech in materials isn't IMO too heavy but does seem just about indestructible. I think one thing that can be overlooked is the head. I've only had a few but one did add to the bulk and weight and was noticeable when carrying the kit. These days I just have a ball head but the best I've had was a pan and tilt which I stupidly gave away.
Later down the line the 24-70 and 70-200 could appear, they aren't so light and Northumberland is bloody windy. I wouldn't pearch £3k worth on something cheap just to save £100 or so. False economy.
the current best 70-200mm option for Sony especially for landscape is actually the Tamron 70-180mm/2.8. the 24-70mm option is the sigma ART. both weigh slightly over 800g. Not particularly heavy either (compared to DSLR standards that is).