Tripod for EX3
 

Can anyone recommend a telescopic type tripod (like the Soom)?

Thanks in advance,

Dano

I have the MIller DS20 (LOVE IT) and I just ordered the DM reinforcement plate. Excited to see that combo in this thread!

I've just ordered a Sachtler FS8B /2D for mine. Payload is 1-9kg so it should be fine.

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Yes.


CS

Well, there you go.............
 

the best answer to a non existant post ever - do I get a prize?

Sloppy, very sloppy.


CS


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similar question as o/p
 

Hiya,

I'm trying to figure out what tripod to go for use with a 100-300 f4 sigma on an EX3, for wildlife. Obvioulsy with the crop factor the zoom levels do prove problematic to keep steady.

I'm using a Manfrotto 503 at the moment which is pretty bad. Creeps back when you finish a pan and generally very sucesptable to vibration when moving it. I've tried using it with an elastic band, which is a good trick for long and predictable moves, but I find I loose birds in flight quite easily as it can't react to my movements quickly enough with the elastic band.

So basically I'm after a head that I can use without an elastic band and at those kinds of zoom levels. Budget is around £1000.

Ofer, you mentioned the Miller head still vibrates if you move it without an elastic band, is that going to be the case with any kind of resonably portable head do you think?

You can see the level of vibration I'm getting on these shots I shot at the weekend. Filmed black tailed godwits, avocets, widgeon, grey heron, and little egret at Bowling Green Marsh RSPB nature reserve in Topsham.

If you've got 525 legs with the 503 head then i'd go for the Vinten Vision 3as head, it fits straight onto the manfrotto legs and is a HUGE improvement over the 503.
This is the route i've recently gone down, and i'm glad i did.

Paul.