Re: OT newbie tripod question
My comments: Slik 300DX vs Bogen 3001 I've got the Slik, Wifey has the Bogen. I've messed with both extensively. The Bogen 3001 is easier to set up, due to quicker levers on leg spread and leg extension, but it doesn't get as close to the ground. The Slik 300 lays "almost" flat on the ground. I disagree with Steve Smith, who says the Slik is easier to adjust than the Bogen. You have to crank the leg extension thumb screws more on the Slik to tighten or lossen, and there's NO way that the "lift and lock" leg angle adjustment on the Slik is as quick as the Bogen. My Slik panhead is sturdy enough, but very difficult to adjust on macro shots. It "jumps" too much, even when I relubed it with some purty good axle grease (grin). The Slik quick release is well thought out, and a spare cost me less than 15 bucks at a typical camera store. The Slik has an optional short center post that is also cheap but well worth it. When I say "sturdy enough" I mean for a Sigma APO 70-300, my bulkiest lens. I have NO idea how sturdy it is with some honker, fast, long lens. Should you be a masochist who likes to reverse the center column, the Slick is easier than the 3001, because the rubber cap on the 3001 is cumbersome to remove and replace. However, according to the Bogen site, a slew of new 3001-like models are about to be released. They spread out farther, and one model lets you put the center column on horizontally. Had I compared one of these (and I haven't seen them yet) to the Slik, I might have purchased one of them. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jerry Houston: "I have a lightweight and sturdy tripod that I’ve come to like a lot: The Slik 300DX. Smooth movements, good stability, and a reasonable price (under $100). I even use it without fear with my Pentax 6x7. It weights five pounds, complete with quick-release pan/tilt head, and stands a a little taller than the Bogen 3001. At 6 feet, I barely need to bend over to use it. It is beautifully built, works very smoothly, and works well with my 35mmcameras and my 6x7. The head is removable, with standard threads. I’ve been very pleased with the head it came with, though. The quick-release feature is particularly well designed, as are the legs. They can be locked at three different angles, and the center column reversed, to allow photography at just inches from the ground. Steve Smith: "I’ve been using the 300DX for several months now and am very satisfied. I compared it to similarly sized Gitzo and Bogen (3001) tripods and it was the hands-down winner regarding ease of setup (so you’ll use it). The release lever allowing the legs to open at a wider angle is much easier to operate on the Slik than on either Gitzo or Bogen. And the supplied pan-and-tilt head (which I prefer over ballheads, especially for macro work) and quick release plates I find to be excellent, and much more compact than a Bogen 3047. I have even stuck a Pentax 67 on it with good results. Overall, it’s pretty close in size and weight to a Bogen 3001 with a 3047 ballhead, but much cheaper (especially considering its black finish)." - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT newbie tripod question
unless backpacking is a big part of your photographic phrolics, consider also the Bogen 3046 (Willy may know the Manfrotto #) tripod. It isn't all that more expensive than the lesser Bogens at ~US$150 from BH It is a very solid unit and not all that heavy. It doesn't compact in length when collapsed as much as the smaller ones due to a two-section leg as opposed the the more common three-section legs. It has a geared 1.5inch center column in a bushinged tube to maximize stability when extended, the 2-section legs are a "Y" design where the upper half is a spread pair of 5/8ths aluminum tubes and the lower is a 1 inch tube that fits between. It is secured to the casting joint by a solid 2 inch fitted "slug" which is tightened by a 3/8th threaded knob. The casting at the leg joint is secured to the casting around the column sleeve by a pair of aluminum struts. Takes the various Bogen "feet" as well. I need to get a photo of mine some day!:^) Bill - Bill D. Casselberry ; Photography on the Oregon Coast http://www.orednet.org/~bcasselb [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT newbie tripod question
Just what we need--a fourth (fifth) Paul on the list to further confuse us! Non-serious photographers have zero tripods. Serious photographers quickly end up with two or more. You can cross your fingers and start out with one that meets 80 percent of your studio wish list and 80 percent of your travel wishlist, but after a few frustrating sessions you'll wish you had bought one for each purpose. Having said that, should you decide to buy one do-it-all tripod and hope for the best, check out Slik's Pro 700 DX for about $155 to $175. It's the top model in a stable of three; its siblings are the 300 DX (about $90 from BH) and the 500 DX ($130 BH); the 500 DX is sold by BH exclusively. The DXs come with 1/4-inch threads but you can buy an adapter to use 3/8-inch heads. Rather then rattle off the many features and advantages the DX members offer, I will share some comments that two users have posted about the 300 DX: Jerry Houston: "I have a lightweight and sturdy tripod that I’ve come to like a lot: The Slik 300DX. Smooth movements, good stability, and a reasonable price (under $100). I even use it without fear with my Pentax 6x7. It weights five pounds, complete with quick-release pan/tilt head, and stands a a little taller than the Bogen 3001. At 6 feet, I barely need to bend over to use it. It is beautifully built, works very smoothly, and works well with my 35mmcameras and my 6x7. The head is removable, with standard threads. I’ve been very pleased with the head it came with, though. The quick-release feature is particularly well designed, as are the legs. They can be locked at three different angles, and the center column reversed, to allow photography at just inches from the ground. Steve Smith: "I’ve been using the 300DX for several months now and am very satisfied. I compared it to similarly sized Gitzo and Bogen (3001) tripods and it was the hands-down winner regarding ease of setup (so you’ll use it). The release lever allowing the legs to open at a wider angle is much easier to operate on the Slik than on either Gitzo or Bogen. And the supplied pan-and-tilt head (which I prefer over ballheads, especially for macro work) and quick release plates I find to be excellent, and much more compact than a Bogen 3047. I have even stuck a Pentax 67 on it with good results. Overall, it’s pretty close in size and weight to a Bogen 3001 with a 3047 ballhead, but much cheaper (especially considering its black finish)." "paul bauer" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...n ow it is time for tripods. what we = are looking for is tripod with all the bells and whistles, that wont = break the bank. we dont need anything exotic like carbon fiber or = something that will go 7 feet high. the most it will have to hold is the = zx-m, the aa battery fg grip, an af-201sa flash, and the smc a = 80mm-200mm lens. thank you, paul Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT newbie tripod question
Indeed, my local independent dealer is so impressed with the Manfrotto 390 Junior that he will no longer order alternative low-end models from Bogen or, I believe, other brands. He owns lots of fancy equipment, including medium-format, but told me, "If I were starting out today, this is the tripod I would buy." To me, one of its most attractive features is its off-the-shelf ability for its center post to be quickly reconfigured as a horizontal macro arm. Tanya wrote: I just purchased the Manfrotto 390 Junior Tripod (I think the model number is different in the US). ... I am s happy that I chose this one. It is incredibly easy to use and has the Manfrotto level of construction while being inexpensive too. I have purchased two more quick release plates for my other cameras at au $25 each, and it is all that I need. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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Oops. Could I be thinking of Bogen/Manfrotto's latest Convertible? I just reread the price Tanya paid, and it seems rather low for the model I saw. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: OT newbie tripod question
Hi Recently I got Slik 700 DX. I paid 139USD for tripod and 16USD for Bag at www.adorama.com Before deciding to buy at www.adorama.com I did bit of price searching and here are the results. I found least quote at www.cambridgeworld.com and www.cameraannex.com but they said its out of stock. These quotes for better than www.adorama.com. This tripod feels good and stable. I can not comment much since its my first "GOOD" tripod; Earlier I was using 20-30 USD tripods. Bye Ramesh -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 9:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT newbie tripod question Just what we need--a fourth (fifth) Paul on the list to further confuse us! Non-serious photographers have zero tripods. Serious photographers quickly end up with two or more. You can cross your fingers and start out with one that meets 80 percent of your studio wish list and 80 percent of your travel wishlist, but after a few frustrating sessions you'll wish you had bought one for each purpose. Having said that, should you decide to buy one do-it-all tripod and hope for the best, check out Slik's Pro 700 DX for about $155 to $175. It's the top model in a stable of three; its siblings are the 300 DX (about $90 from BH) and the 500 DX ($130 BH); the 500 DX is sold by BH exclusively. The DXs come with 1/4-inch threads but you can buy an adapter to use 3/8-inch heads. Rather then rattle off the many features and advantages the DX members offer, I will share some comments that two users have posted about the 300 DX: Jerry Houston: "I have a lightweight and sturdy tripod that I’ve come to like a lot: The Slik 300DX. Smooth movements, good stability, and a reasonable price (under $100). I even use it without fear with my Pentax 6x7. It weights five pounds, complete with quick-release pan/tilt head, and stands a a little taller than the Bogen 3001. At 6 feet, I barely need to bend over to use it. It is beautifully built, works very smoothly, and works well with my 35mmcameras and my 6x7. The head is removable, with standard threads. I’ve been very pleased with the head it came with, though. The quick-release feature is particularly well designed, as are the legs. They can be locked at three different angles, and the center column reversed, to allow photography at just inches from the ground. Steve Smith: "I’ve been using the 300DX for several months now and am very satisfied. I compared it to similarly sized Gitzo and Bogen (3001) tripods and it was the hands-down winner regarding ease of setup (so you’ll use it). The release lever allowing the legs to open at a wider angle is much easier to operate on the Slik than on either Gitzo or Bogen. And the supplied pan-and-tilt head (which I prefer over ballheads, especially for macro work) and quick release plates I find to be excellent, and much more compact than a Bogen 3047. I have even stuck a Pentax 67 on it with good results. Overall, it’s pretty close in size and weight to a Bogen 3001 with a 3047 ballhead, but much cheaper (especially considering its black finish)." "paul bauer" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...n ow it is time for tripods. what we = are looking for is tripod with all the bells and whistles, that wont = break the bank. we dont need anything exotic like carbon fiber or = something that will go 7 feet high. the most it will have to hold is the = zx-m, the aa battery fg grip, an af-201sa flash, and the smc a = 80mm-200mm lens. thank you, paul Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Subject: OT newbie tripod question
Haha! I responded to that last post before I read this: "Oops. Could I be thinking of Bogen/Manfrotto's latest Convertible? I just reread the price Tanya paid, and it seems rather low for the model I saw." I think you are probably right there Paul as I wasn't aware that it could do this, would be cool if it could though Tanya. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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Paul Stregevsky wrote: "To me, one of its most attractive features is its off-the-shelf ability for its center post to be quickly reconfigured as a horizontal macro arm." Paul, I didn't know it could do this, any idea how to go about it? Tanya. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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On 17 Apr 2001, at 9:03, Tanya Russell Mayer wrote: Haha! I responded to that last post before I read this: "Oops. Could I be thinking of Bogen/Manfrotto's latest Convertible? I just reread the price Tanya paid, and it seems rather low for the model I saw." I think you are probably right there Paul as I wasn't aware that it could do this, would be cool if it could though Hi Tanya, The 055Pro, 455, 440, 441 are the only tripods which allow the centre are to be positioned horizontally like a boon to my knowledge. The 390 allows the centre column to be reversed. I swear by the 055 and it's variants, it offers a superb balance of features and is my all time favourite tripod (I own 6 tripods/mono-pod from the Manfrotto range). Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 Fax +61-2-9554-9259 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/‾distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: OT newbie tripod question
I have a Slik 700DX that I have been using for about a year. Great tripod! I paid about $150 at a local shop (on sale). It was more stable than the other under $250 tripods I tested in the store. I have added a short center post and the Slik Pro Ballhead (uses the same round QR) to make for a really nice setup for under $250. JeffW. Hi Recently I got Slik 700 DX. I paid 139USD for tripod and 16USD for Bag at www.adorama.com Before deciding to buy at www.adorama.com I did bit of price searching and here are the results. I found least quote at www.cambridgeworld.com and www.cameraannex.com but they said its out of stock. These quotes for better than www.adorama.com. This tripod feels good and stable. I can not comment much since its my first "GOOD" tripod; Earlier I was using 20-30 USD tripods. Bye Ramesh _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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On Mon, 16 Apr 2001, Bob wrote: Also, I thought Manfrotto and Bogen were the same company. They are. chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT newbie tripod question
hi, my girlfriend and i just got into photography. we bought a pair of zx-m's and a small beseler dark room kit. we have got our flashes, battery grips, and assorted lenses, now it is time for tripods. what we are looking for is tripod with all the bells and whistles, that wont break the bank. we dont need anything exotic like carbon fiber or something that will go 7 feet high. the most it will have to hold is the zx-m, the aa battery fg grip,an af-201sa flash, and the smc a 80mm-200mm lens. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thank you, paul
