Black vs. Chrome tripod legs? at DVinfo.net

Mike Daniels · June 3rd, 2005, 08:40 AM

I know this may be random but I'll be investing in a nice new pair of sticks (tripod). From your experience which holds up better cosmetically...black or chrome tripod legs. I know with wear and tear and all that, they can get damaged. Oh and which do you think looks better? Thanks for your short replies.

Mike

Boyd Ostroff · June 3rd, 2005, 08:56 AM

I have 3 tripods that are all black - a Manfrotto 3221WN/501, a Miller DS-5 and a smaller Manfrotto 719B for my still camera. After lots of trekking around will all of these, the black finish is holding up fine.

Personally, I think black looks far better and calls less attention to you. But if you find a fantastic deal on a silver tripod it might be worth considering.

John DeLuca · June 3rd, 2005, 08:58 AM

Black looks better, but polished aluminum holds up better. Go with carbon fiber if you can afford it(best of both worlds).

John

Boyd Ostroff · June 3rd, 2005, 09:02 AM

I have 3 tripods that are all black - a Manfrotto 3221WN/501, a Miller DS-5 and a smaller Manfrotto 719B for my still camera. After lots of trekking around will all of these, the black finish is holding up fine.

Personally, I think black looks far better and calls less attention to you. But if you find a fantastic deal on a silver tripod it might be worth considering.

June 3rd, 2005, 08:40 AM	#1
Mike Daniels Tourist Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2	Black vs. Chrome tripod legs? I know this may be random but I'll be investing in a nice new pair of sticks (tripod). From your experience which holds up better cosmetically...black or chrome tripod legs. I know with wear and tear and all that, they can get damaged. Oh and which do you think looks better? Thanks for your short replies. Mike

June 3rd, 2005, 08:56 AM	#2
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	I have 3 tripods that are all black - a Manfrotto 3221WN/501, a Miller DS-5 and a smaller Manfrotto 719B for my still camera. After lots of trekking around will all of these, the black finish is holding up fine. Personally, I think black looks far better and calls less attention to you. But if you find a fantastic deal on a silver tripod it might be worth considering.

June 3rd, 2005, 08:58 AM	#3
John DeLuca Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 496	Black looks better, but polished aluminum holds up better. Go with carbon fiber if you can afford it(best of both worlds). John

June 3rd, 2005, 09:02 AM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	I have 3 tripods that are all black - a Manfrotto 3221WN/501, a Miller DS-5 and a smaller Manfrotto 719B for my still camera. After lots of trekking around will all of these, the black finish is holding up fine. Personally, I think black looks far better and calls less attention to you. But if you find a fantastic deal on a silver tripod it might be worth considering.