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Forums Lobby MASTER YOUR TOOLS - Hardware & Software Tripods, Heads & Camera Support

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This is a hot, active topic! Graduating from cheap ball head, moving to pro head, lo
Hi guys, I'm at the stage where I think I should stop messing with cheap heads and move t
kin0kin 28-Aug-07 07:14 AM
by bitmaker
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This is a hot, active topic! Markins M20 and RRS BH-55 compared
I recently decided to upgrade my support system. One of the toughest decisions was which
jemaerca 05-Jan-07 06:58 PM
by madhatter
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This is a hot, active topic! Gitzo, Feisol, Benro, Induro ... AAARRRGGGGHHHHH
I want a lighter tripod with a good ball head to replace my Manfrotto 3021BPRO with 804RC2
michaelnel 18-May-07 05:02 PM
by michaelnel
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This is a hot, active topic! Bogen/Manfrotto 3021BPRO question
I have considered all the alternatives I can think of and have decided to support both my
Crabby Guy Silver Member 01-Feb-08 10:20 PM
by Crabby Guy
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This is a hot, active topic! What do you PRIMARILY use on top of your MONOPOD?
I still use my Manfrotto swivel head with its own plate system.. Even though I dislike
William Symonds Silver Member 23-Mar-08 06:51 PM
by TiggerGTO
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This is a hot, active topic! Tripod and Ball-head advice sought
Dear all, I'm looking to purchase a tripod and ball-head, principally to be used when t
AreBee Silver Member 28-May-08 11:13 PM
by nrothschild
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This is a hot, active topic! Looking for some honest opinions about Gitzo tripods 15...
I know this a lot to ask, but I'm looking to update my tripod to something a little better
timzinck Silver Member 08-Feb-10 10:26 PM
by Wingman
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This is a hot, active topic! Monopod heads
For years I've simply used my Markins M20 head on my monopod. I've never needed to use bo
blw Moderator Awarded for his high level of expertise in various areas 29-Jul-10 12:20 AM
by nrothschild
311231 ---
This is a hot, active topic! Advice needed. Bogen (Manfrotto) 3221 Tripod w. 3262QR ...
Hi, folks. I’m new to all these “big boy's” toys. A week ago I bought a new D7000 - my
Vlad_IT Gold Member 07-Dec-11 10:11 PM
by nrothschild
311287 ---
This is a hot, active topic! MAGICA is here
Xmas is early this year. My daughter bought for me the Gitzo GT 3541LS MAGICA-S Series 3
mhiker Silver Member 30-Dec-11 12:37 AM
by F2AS
311027 ---
This is a hot, active topic! Trying to decide on "Travel" Tripod
Hey, Nikonians! I'm narrowing my decision on a tripod. I need light and sturdy and not
spret 20-Jul-12 05:46 PM
by jordivb
31864 ---
This is a hot, active topic! CF tripod-is it worth it?
I've been looking to get a second good quality tripod. Looking at the specs, there seems n
LightMeter Silver Member 18-Feb-13 10:26 PM
by nrothschild
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This is a hot, active topic! Which Gitzo for 400/2.8 lens?
After recently buying a AF-I 400/2.8 lens, I found that my Bogan 3021 has met its match a
Gene Duprey 12-Apr-13 02:27 PM
by Gene Duprey
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This is a hot, active topic! Recommendations for mid-range ballhead?
Hello all-- This forum is very useful. I love hearing first-hand accounts of what peopl
melindapfeiffer Silver Member 30-Oct-08 03:10 AM
by NikonTaz
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This is a hot, active topic! Ballhead: Is there a trick to align base and top plate ...
Do some of you have a "trick" to align properly and quickly the base of a ballhead and its
pfgbel47 Administrator 18-Nov-09 12:34 AM
by nrothschild
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This is a hot, active topic! Gimble Head Question
I will buy either a Whimberley or Jobu Pro gimble head in the next couple of days and was
neil_jo Silver Member 21-Jul-10 06:33 PM
by neil_jo
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This is a hot, active topic! Table top tripod for D300?
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced table top tripod that will support my D300 with a
spkoppel Silver Member 07-Sep-10 03:12 PM
by Bart B
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This is a hot, active topic! Tripod Specs. - Tracking BIF vs. Static subjects
As I am now looking to add a new, and more stable, tripod to my kit, a question arose for
Replytoken Silver Member 02-Jan-11 09:47 PM
by Replytoken
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This is a hot, active topic! What to buy: tripod, ball head and plates?
Your guidance please. Let me say straight away that I have read a lot of the information i
sixeyes Silver Member 27-Aug-11 04:06 PM
by jacsr
301030 ---
This is a hot, active topic! Tripod Head: How does Giottos compare?
Has anyone evaluated the Giottos ball heads and compared them to the Markins? I know they
MS Photog Silver Member 25-Dec-11 11:58 AM
by Gamecocks
30770 ---
This is a hot, active topic! Manfotto 055XPROB and 498RC2
Is this a good tripod/head combo for my first tripod? Shooting with a D7000, 18-200mm a
Alexcorral 02-Feb-13 02:02 AM
by Alexcorral
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This is a hot, active topic! Tripods
It is time for a tripod. From what I have read the Gitzo or Bogen / Manfrotto systems appe
DocNikon 03-Jul-04 06:15 AM
by jumbocrab
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This is a hot, active topic! Gitzo GT2530 Vs Feisol CT3342
What would I give up by going with the Feisol instead of the Gitzo, and how important are
gregmacc 15-Jun-08 08:50 PM
by nrothschild
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This is a hot, active topic! Travelling Tripod recommendations - D200 + 300mm F4 afs
Hi All, Ok, I'm afraid this is quite a long one... I've spend a fair few hours now try
cymaticplanet 25-Jun-09 01:01 AM
by monteverde_org
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This is a hot, active topic! RSS B2-Pro v. B2 LR II
I'll be ordering a BH-55 ball head soon. I'm planning on getting it with the B2-Pro quick
hiroProtagonist 29-Dec-09 04:47 PM
by BenW
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This is a hot, active topic! GT-2530: Any reason not to buy?
Hi all- I'm circling the drain about finally upgrading my tripod (a Bogen 3001PRO) and, a
gfabbri 20-Apr-07 08:08 PM
by jjehangir
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This is a hot, active topic! What's atop you're monopod??
what's attached to the top plate on your monopod??? Nothing, I screw the body/le
MMarz 20-Aug-07 07:22 AM
by blw
28957 ---
This is a hot, active topic! Is this Gitzo info correct?
Is this right? The tripod supports 26 lbs, but the recommended maximum is only a 300mm len
jimtan 29-Jan-08 02:21 AM
by jimtan
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This is a hot, active topic! Feisol 3442 performance test at various long focal leng...
With all the interest in the Feisol 3342 and 3442, the most FAQ (and discussion) is how it
nrothschild Moderator Neil is an expert in several areas, including camera support 15-May-08 05:27 PM
by SuperThieu
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This is a hot, active topic! Opinions please on Feisol legs?
Nikonians all, am looking at Feisol legs because they seem like great value. Any experienc
RCFSRD Silver Member 26-Nov-10 11:12 AM
by francine
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