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Tripod Buying Tips
Someone told me I shouldn't be attaching my camera directly to the tripod - that I should buy a piece to attach to the top so I don't wear out the top of my tripod. What is this piece calle... |
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Need Lightweight Yet Sturdy Tripod
Hi, I have a really good tripod but it is very heavy to carry for hiking with camera, and all the equipment. Can you suggest to me a light but steady tripod for this kind of situations? I have a N... |
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Tripods
What is a good tripod for traveling? I need a sturdy and safe travel tripod that can be packed in a carry-on bag on airlines that will support at least a standard 50mm lens or a wide angle 19-35 mm... |
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Best Monopod
I'm going on a hiking trip to Utah in a couple of weeks and am considering buying a monopod that can be used for a hiking stick as well as a monopod for my camera. I would like a quick releas... |
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Monopod & Quick-Release Head
I own a Canon S3 IS camera. I have always wanted a monopod. After lengthy research, I have decided between the Bogen Manfrotto 676B and 679B monopod along with the 3229 QR Swivel Tilt Head. Is eith... |
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Reversing Center Column of Tripod: Why?
I see lots of tripods that have reversible center columns. What is that purpose of that?... |
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Monopod - What It Is, Why Use It
What is a monopod?... |
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Tripod Buying Advice
Hi there! Please point me in the right direction - I shoot with a Nikon D50 and want to shoot some night photos, as well as macro photography. I plan to purchase a tripod, but wanted to ask the ex... |
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Tripod Buying Tips
Any Nikon shooters out there with advice on a good tripod, not too expensive. I plan on using it for portrait photography. Thanks:)... |
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Choosing That Tripod
Howdy,I've read through all the "What Tripod?" Q's and A's, and although I can now spell "Manfrotto" and "Gitzo" (not "Ginzu"- they're the knife people.), I can't do this alone.... |
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Which Tripod Is Best?
I'm looking at the Gitzo G1228 C/F but noticed that the Slik Pro814 C/F looks very similar and is considerably less. Velbons 630 C/F is also considerably less. I understand you get what you p... |
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Tripod and Ball Head
I am looking to buy a good tripod and ball head. I would also like the tripod to be lightweight. Please provide suggestions on the best on the market. Thanks.... |
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Shutter Speed Vs. Tripod Use
In general, at what shutter speed would you typically start to use a tripod or stabilizing device?... |
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Best Camera Tripods
My current tripod is too small. Unless I raise the center column to its max height, it is not at eye level. Without raising the center column (which I would prefer) to have more stability, I find m... |
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Tripods for Photography: Fixing a Squeak
I have a Bogen 3265 head (about 6 years old). In the last year it has been making an awful squeak when I move it. I am afraid to use anything on it--like WD40. But the squeak has to go. Any ideas? ... |
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Monopod or Tripod?
I've never used a monopod and am still learning my new Canon Elan 7E. However, I am considering taking the Elan with me to China, which we'll be touring in April.Recalling our trip to Prag... |
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Bipod ... Or Monopod or Tripod?
Do any of you know whether any of the tripod manufacturers actually make a bipod? I am purchasing a Sigma 50-500mm zoom lens and think a bipod would help eliminate blur, etc. Thanks in advance.... |
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Tripod for Vertical Shooting
I've read many of the comments regarding tripods, but not sure I've found my answer. I need a sturdy tripod to support vertical shooting. My current one (which isn't professional) will ... |
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Simple Rules for Using A Tripod
I have a Nikon D70 and I just purchased a Promaster 6400 tripod. When I put my camera on the tripod with a 70-300mm lens, I am still having problems with camera shake and also getting the camera no... |
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Handheld vs. Tripod
As a general rule, what should be the slowest shutter speed to use before going to a tripod? ... |
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