Proline mt-700 Tripod

lodgeporter10 · 03-25-2011, 01:29 PM

I am new with a Pentex k10 digital. I was told to use Bogen tripod. Looking to speed less. I am looking at a Dolica Proline MT-700 8 LBS for $139. It is called a vidio trpod. I don't know what that is telling me. I don't do vidio.. Thank You for any help with this. Ken J.

Last edited by lodgeporter10; 03-25-2011 at 02:05 PM. Reason: spelling

Ratmagiclady · 03-28-2011, 09:38 AM

Hi, Ken. It'll be Pen*tax,* not Pentex. Pentex would be bad.

As for video tripods, those are usually steady enough, which is the point of a tripod, though the heads may be a somewhat awkward style, and which may lack the ability to shoot verticals, since video cameras don't do that.

For that sort of price we can probably do better for you, though: Dolica's a budget brand that seems to be making people reasonably-happy for the money: a non-video model might help you.

(This thread ought to be in the 'Accessories' forum, they may move it.)

What kind of work are you looking to do with what sort of lens?

jolepp · 03-28-2011, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

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(This thread ought to be in the 'Accessories' forum, they may move it.)
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Aye. Moved

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bdery · 03-29-2011, 04:47 AM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

Pentex would be bad

Geek speaking : yes, it would be bad.

There is a Dolica proline 62" tripod selling on amazon for around 40$ (sometimes less). It is generally regarded by forum members as the best alternative below 100$. I have a colleague who purchased an Induro tripod for 130$, on pictures it looks exactly the same as the Dolica. Since my Dolica is on order, soon enough we'll be able to compare.

lodgeporter10 · 03-29-2011, 06:29 AM

Good morning, Bad I am. Some day with help I will be a good Pentaxian. I do landscape photos. I looked at B & H and ordered a Giottos GIVT809 for $54.99. I have not recieved it yet. Thanks again for all the help at this great site. Ken J.

03-25-2011, 01:29 PM	#1
lodgeporter10 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 13	Proline mt-700 Tripod I am new with a Pentex k10 digital. I was told to use Bogen tripod. Looking to speed less. I am looking at a Dolica Proline MT-700 8 LBS for $139. It is called a vidio trpod. I don't know what that is telling me. I don't do vidio.. Thank You for any help with this. Ken J. Last edited by lodgeporter10; 03-25-2011 at 02:05 PM. Reason: spelling

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03-28-2011, 09:38 AM	#2
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Hi, Ken. It'll be Pentax, not Pentex. Pentex would be bad. As for video tripods, those are usually steady enough, which is the point of a tripod, though the heads may be a somewhat awkward style, and which may lack the ability to shoot verticals, since video cameras don't do that. For that sort of price we can probably do better for you, though: Dolica's a budget brand that seems to be making people reasonably-happy for the money: a non-video model might help you. (This thread ought to be in the 'Accessories' forum, they may move it.) What kind of work are you looking to do with what sort of lens?

03-28-2011, 09:46 AM	#3
jolepp Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 3,196	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady ... (This thread ought to be in the 'Accessories' forum, they may move it.) ... Aye. Moved .

03-29-2011, 04:47 AM	#4
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady Pentex would be bad Geek speaking : yes, it would be bad. There is a Dolica proline 62" tripod selling on amazon for around 40$ (sometimes less). It is generally regarded by forum members as the best alternative below 100$. I have a colleague who purchased an Induro tripod for 130$, on pictures it looks exactly the same as the Dolica. Since my Dolica is on order, soon enough we'll be able to compare.

03-29-2011, 06:29 AM	#5
lodgeporter10 Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 13 Original Poster	Good morning, Bad I am. Some day with help I will be a good Pentaxian. I do landscape photos. I looked at B & H and ordered a Giottos GIVT809 for $54.99. I have not recieved it yet. Thanks again for all the help at this great site. Ken J.