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12-28-2004, 12:05 AM
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Kimberly, so the rumor that you have a screw loose is true after all!
I've owned a gitzo for many years. It's a real warhorse but also very heavy, not to mention expensive but it's quite cumbersome if I'm on the run. I bought it after having many manfrotto tripods fall apart. That was a long time ago but I did have trouble with the heads loosening up and developing some play. I prefer the heads that have two adjustments and my gitzo has a gitzo head.
I also have a travel tripod, a Velbon Ultra LUXiF 5-Section Trunnion Shaft Tripod with PH-145Q 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release)
It folds down to about 15 inches and weighs 2 1/2 lbs. I literally don't leave home without it. The legs lock and unlock with a half turn twist. It's hard to describe but is very cool and fast to set up. It's a gadgeteer's delight. See link below to B&H Photo.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...#goto_itemInfo
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12-28-2004, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Marvin Mattelson
Kimberly, so the rumor that you have a screw loose is true after all!
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Marvin - a truer statement I havent heard. 
Thanks for this info - got to do my research now. Is there anything as an artist that is easy to choose?
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12-28-2004, 12:33 AM
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Seriously - I thought a tripod would be a fairly cheap buy. After visiting Garth's links to start with I am discouraged. I am sure you are all right that they are worth it though. I wonder if the kids would let me take the trampoline back? 
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12-28-2004, 12:46 AM
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This isnt a brand anyone has mentioned so far - but check out this on ebay -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...862072525&rd=1
I just bought myself a tripod for $4. Umm- there was one minute left and I got all excited. I hardly read the description. I am sure its a cheapy and I will need another....freakin Ebay fever. I need a 12-step program.
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anyone know the standard weight of a Rebel? Stepping on and off the scale doesnt work well. There are no camera shops near me - and if I have to go shopping again in person soon I will collapse.
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12-28-2004, 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Kimberly Dow
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anyone know the standard weight of a Rebel?
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6.7 oz. w/o lens
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12-28-2004, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Marvin Mattelson
6.7 oz. w/o lens
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Thanks Marvin!
Could you just hang here online for a few more hours in case I have any other questions? That goes for Garth & Beth too - my own personal advisors. This forum does indeed rock.
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12-28-2004, 11:04 AM
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Wow, Beth, I think Dracula could sleep in this box in your basement after you take out the easel!
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Linda see how good you are! I was thinking a few children - well now that I see it again, maybe a spouse!
Kim the rebel really runs into tripod problems once you put the long lens on, then it is totally out of balance. I think most of the tripods and ball heads above accomodate at least 15 lbs.
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12-28-2004, 12:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Kimberly Dow
Is there anything as an artist that is easy to choose?
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Whose workshop to take. It's a slam dunk. Unfortunately it won't be in Houston this year.
As far as a really good inexpensive tripod. Tiltall makes a terrific sturdily built tripod for around $100. They've been making this design for over thirty years, probably longer. I also have one of these for when I want a very sturdy tripod but don't want to drag my gitzo because of it's weight. You can't go wrong with this one. It used to come only in black but now the've added other color finishes as well.
Tiltall STO1 Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan / Tilt Head - Supports 13.00 lb
B&H page below.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=169817&is=REG
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