Weekly Photography Challenge Thread (see first post rules and then the poll at top before entering)

As soon as @picturethis sends me and Murph a PM for us to post the challenge

 

I need to get a good tri pod thats not super expensive...LOL especially for night shots.

 

I’d say find one of the independent Nikon repair places and let them take a look at it. If it’s one of the lower end models it’s probably cheaper to replace in the long run.

 

What’s not super expensive?

 

I have an older digital camera with even older lenses, but they are still kicking

 

over $100

 

Let me take a look.

 

$140 Vanguard Alta Pro 263AP Aluminum Tripod with PH-32 Panhead for Sony, Nikon, Canon DSLR Cameras Black

https://www.amazon.com/Vanguard-Alta-Pro-263AB-100/dp/B00CCA1Y3S/?th=1

Just a tad over $100, but this is the one I have

 

Hard to find. I don't know anything about it, but there's this:

Amazon Basics 63" Lightweight Aluminum Travel Tripod/Monopod with Bag

https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-63-Inch-Lightweight-Aluminum-Monopod/dp/B01MQIAG21

 

Manfrotto compact action tripod

 

I’ve heard good things about that brand as well.

edit: just looked it up on Amazon... now I want it! would be great for throwing on the side of my backpack on a quick bike ride down to the beach to do some shooting

 

They could get up there in price but even the lower end production are reliable

 

I really like that action one. I wanna go buy it I'm thinking about leaving work now to bike down to the pier to take some shots. would like to use the tripod but mines too bulky to cary around

 

I got one specifically to just keep in the truck just in case i need one

 

This weeks challenge: Classic Elements
(Water, fire, wind)

Rules:

• Picture must be taken after the time of THIS post
• 1 entry per person
• State your entries as such
• Entry due this Sunday, your local midnight

Ready? Go!

 

Smart man! Not a bad idea

 

Oh...yeah. I did win once.

 

Well, guess I have to go down and shoot the comp with this weeks challenge

 

Found these pretty quick. These are at B&H Photo btw, I used the app and it doesn’t off a link to it.







I actually kinda like the second one better. I like it has the hook under the center section to hang some weight on to further stabilize it. Also looks like a better ball head.

First one is just over your price but it’s carbon fiber. Which may be a tad lighter but I’d be afraid of carbon fiber at that price point. I’m sure that’s why the ballhead only has one adjustment screw instead of one for tension when loose and one to crank it down.


IMO I’d go for the second one of those two. Manfrotto may have something in that price range but what I was seeing didn’t impress me too much.

I wouldn’t even look at the lower end sunpack, velbon or others such as that. But once cry once and you’ll have it for a long time. I spent $270 on mine 5-6 years ago and it’s solid as a rock. I’ve been through numerous low end ones and they suck ($20-70). Go with something with a ballhead and you’ll be glad you did if you’ve never used one before over the old style. They are great!

 

I have thisnot that lens per se, but still old tech.

Used Canon Rebel XS DSLR w/18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS

https://www.amazon.com/Canon-XS-18-55mm-3-5-5-6-Black/dp/B001CBKJGG