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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
05-13-2015, 11:31 AM
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Wow thanks everyone for all the replies!
Sorry I should have specified my intended setup. As far as the lenses, the idea of light, quality primes are one of the main advantages that turned me on to Pentax. So with that said, I plan on using the DA15mm, the 43mm, and hopefully in the next year or two the 100mm wr or Kiron 105mm.
I realize that maybe the TQC-14 tripod may be overkill for those lighter lenses, but it was the lightest RRS offered and would allow me to expand my lense collection to larger lenses in the future if I wanted, as well as use it as my everyday tripod as well. That said, I’m certainly not rich so if I can find a comparable tripod that is considerably cheaper I’m ok with that. I will look into the tripods everyone has kindly mentioned, especially the Giottos 9254 and Sirui T-025X.
As far as the ballhead, I was originally favoring the RRS bh-30 or the acratech p0, largely due to the reviews below.
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However, since vonBaloney and interested_observer recommend the Arcatech GP, I’m starting to lean in that direction. One thing to note, if I do indeed purchase the TQC-14 tripod, the Arcatech GP will be too large, and I will need to purchase the GPS, so hopefully that ballhead is highly regarded as well. The uniqball looks interesting but may be more than I want to spend (I’m already pushing the limits of my budget :p).
I plan on doing more landscape photography, and maybe some macro work when I can get a good macro lens. I don’t plan on focusing on wildlife right now, plus I feel like that would require bigger, more expensive telephoto lenses that aren’t in the budget right now, even though I would certainly like to capture some great wildlife pictures if I can. So given that I’ll currently be using small primes, is it safe to say that something like the Acratech gimbal mode wouldn’t be useful for the time being?
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Forum: Pentax Camera and Field Accessories
05-12-2015, 09:56 AM
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Hello Pentaxians!
I recently purchased a K-5 for backpacking and want to get into outdoor photography. I do not have a lot of experience currently, and am looking for a good tripod and ball head set up. My gear will be used for 4-10 day backpacking trips to Big Bend, the Smokies, and other national parks.
The problem is since I don’t have experience with using a tripod and ball head, it has made it difficult in knowing what to get and what I need. I’ve read numerous times not to cheap out on a tripod setup, so I don’t mind splurging on the cost, provided it’s a durable, quality rig that will last me a long long time.
After researching it, I’ve decided on the RRS TQC-14 tripod unless someone can suggest a better alternative. Where I am having trouble is deciding on the ball head, and all the other supplies I will need. Since it will be outdoors in the elements, I would want something durable that can withstand light rain, salt, dirt, etc. I’ve looked at the RRS BH-30, Arca Swiss P0, and Acratech GPS. It seems like these are all quality ball heads that everyone seems to be happy with, which doesn’t help me because nobody says anything bad about them. Can anyone say what one does better over the other, or any weaknesses one might have?
Also, advice on additional equipment would be nice. I’ve heard about needing the Arca Swiss quick release claims and a lever release clamp?
Thanks in advance to anyone that can help, and sorry for the rambling post!!! |
