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Discussion in 'Photography' started by mikesdoublecab, Jan 13, 2011.

  1. Jan 13, 2011 at 8:59 PM
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    i have never been a fan of tripod use, but i do have a pro tripod in my gear bag...

    THANK GOD...

    my right rotator cuff is hurtin like hell right now and i got booked to shoot a catalog look book for a clothing company...

    had to shoot today using the tripod..

    so for those of you who have ever considered buying a tripod and don't have one yet, GET ONE!!!
     
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  2. Jan 13, 2011 at 9:15 PM
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    It's definitely an essential.
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2011 at 2:36 PM
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    A good tripod is essential. I went cheap on mine and got the Manfrotto 055XPROB (legs) and 488RC2 ballhead. It's *decent* but I should have at least bought an Arca Swiss Z1 ball head instead. I'm looking at the Really Right Stuff BH-55 to replace the 488RC2.
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2011 at 2:50 PM
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    :anonymous:

    Good enough for me though
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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    yeah mine was too...oh well i dont use it a lot and it does well when i do use it
     
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  6. Jan 14, 2011 at 2:52 PM
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    That's a great set of Legs. I use a tripod for my binoculars. I got an eBay deal on a set of Legs that goes to 73" for the Spotter , I also use a Slik 714cfII for Back packing they are awesome
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2011 at 11:35 AM
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    i somehow ended up with a 500 dollar tripod for free.. someone left it at my fathers job and never came back for it, so walla...mine :)

    EDIT: we actually did try to fond out whos it is, and even used security cams. it sat there for 4 months and no claimer. if the women ever comes back i will give it to her. just to clear that up.
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2011 at 1:31 PM
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    meirvin Today was a good day, I didn't have to use my AK

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    As someone who has left equipment somewhere after a photo shoot I was sure glad the people THERE were nice and honest and called me after I left to come back and not claimed it for their own to come online to brag about.

    Sorry Thats the way I feel deal with it
     
    meirvin, Jan 18, 2011
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  9. Jan 18, 2011 at 1:54 PM
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    Yeah I agree, thats pretty low
     
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  10. Jan 19, 2011 at 7:17 PM
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    nobody knew the lady. my dad sells windows and doors at a retail place and has no way to contact her. otherwise they would have certainly returned it

    EDIT: plus, i am actually a very honest person. they company tried to find security videos to find out who she is, but she had a big hat on so they couldnt see her. my mistake for "bragging" on the web. the tripod sat there for over 4 months waiting for her to return as well. if she ever does come back i will have no problem giving it to her, as it is rightfully hers.
     
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  11. Jan 19, 2011 at 7:57 PM
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    meirvin Today was a good day, I didn't have to use my AK

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    Ok then my apologies, I didnt have whole story...Just hit a nerve I guess sorry for rant
     
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  12. Jan 19, 2011 at 8:02 PM
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    I hate tripods
     
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  13. Jan 19, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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    no problem. just figured i get the whole story out so nobody thought wrong. maybe i should even edit that post
     
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  14. Jan 19, 2011 at 8:41 PM
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    WELCOME TO THE WORLD, NO ONE IN THERE RIGHT MIND WILL LOSE TIME OF THEIR LIFE JUST TO FIND THE OWNER. I WOULDNT I GOT STUFF TO DO.
     
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