I have both a light tripod - a Manfrotto carbon-fibre job, sorry can't
remember the number - and the heavier one that I mentioned in my earlier
email.
I must say that the light tripod is only of use in zero wind conditions -
with either scope or camera. Since we spend a considerable amount of time at
the Western Treatment Plant and similar locations where there is no such
thing as "zero wind", I much prefer the heavier tripod! Obviously the
downside is having to carry the heavier tripod when walking.
Paul Dodd
Docklands, Victoria
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Sent: Sunday, 18 September 2011 8:57 PM
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Subject: Tripods
Hi Deb,
I just picked up a monfrotto 290 series from Camera House on the corner of
lt Bourke and Elizabeth (knowing you're in Melbourne too) this week. It's
on the heavy side - but meant for a scope.
The price on the box was $300 but I managed to talked them down to $200 - so
it might be worth popping in there as they seem to be willing to offer good
deals - and they seemed to have a good range of sizes and prices.
(I should also add I've no connection with the place at all - in fact it was
the first time I'd ever been into the shop).
Cheers,
Ed
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> Could anyone offer advice about buying a tripod for a DSLR + 300mm lens?
Obviously, the more you spend, the better the quality. I'm willing to spend
about $300. Would that get me something not too heavy but still solid in
windy weather? There are $80 tripods that seem pretty good. What's the
difference?
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