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11-09-2010, 01:21 AM
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iFoto
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Originally posted by Tord:
Somewhere on the net I've read about using an extra leg to stabilize the camera, when using really big lenses, which in essense is a monopodlike extra leg, that connects the camera with one of the tripod's legs (the lens attaches to the tripod's gimbal, as usual). Seems a good way of getting rid of the vibrations!
like this one
600mm
one of the best tripod with extremely good Vibration damping might be this one
Camouflage Tripod Franz Bagyi Edition for 100 mm Leveling Unit from Berlebach Tripods
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11-14-2010, 04:31 PM
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Tord
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Originally posted by iFoto:
like this one
600mm
one of the best tripod with extremely good Vibration damping might be this one
Camouflage Tripod Franz Bagyi Edition for 100 mm Leveling Unit from Berlebach Tripods
Yes, exactly the article I read - thanks!
Tord
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12-10-2010, 02:55 AM
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Tord
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I use a Manfrotto 701HDV head most of the time, and I must say I love it
! But that's maybe outside your budget, too
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From a cold & snowy Gothenburg, Sweden,
all the best,
Tord S Eriksson
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06-15-2012, 07:57 PM
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rags
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Consider a "Flashpoint" (by Adorama) carbon fiber tripod; I have one and I am pretty happy with it. (Look at this one:
Flashpoint CF1328N Carbon Fiber Tripod,Supports 24.2Lbs F1328N
). There is no doubt that it is not as polished a product as the comparable "name" branded tripods, but it is sturdy, servicable and it sells for about half the price. Adorama ("Flashpoint") also make gimballed heads, but I haven't used them and so cannot comment on them, but from my experience w/ a Flashpoint tripod, I'd probably be inclined towards trying out one of their gimbals.
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02-13-2015, 09:10 AM
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mike7fa
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[quote=stemked]When you have saved up a bit I would HIGHLY suggest checking out Jobu Designs for your Gimbal. It is a Canadian company, their prices are better than other options I found and the quality of their Gimbal's are excellent. I personally use one for a 500mm f4.5 (+TC) and found it to be an excellent design. The link is below.
Welcome to Jobu Design!
I second that. A sturdy, well made and flexible gimbal is great for large lenses and the Jobu gimbals (they have several models and accessories to choose from) has been my choice for two years. The price is competitive and they are very helpful via email and phone.
PS. Get a good used sturdy tripod to keep the cost down.
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