Tripod recommendation for 10D with 70-200lens please

Hi,

I want to purchase a new tripod (preferable a Manfrotto). It has to be
suitable for my 10D with 70-200L lens.
As well as I would like to attach a Kaidan head for pano shots.
Is the Kiwi L head good enough for this purpose? I have a fisheye lens as
well for this shooting.

Thank you very much for any recommendation.

Gerry

 

manfrotto 055b pro... about $290 IIRC, very stable and flexible, no
experience with the Kiwi L but from my limited research that would be a
decent choice

 

The Kiwi L may prove a little light for the chosen lens/camera combo.

Rob

 

Hi,

And thank you.
Do you mean this one?
http://www.manfrotto.com/product/templates/templates.php3?sectionid=2&itemid=766

Cheers
Gerry

 

Thank you Rob, but for the pano shots I would use a light fisheye lens. Is
the L good enough?

Cheers
Gerry

 

FYI some price lists if they help

Masdens
http://www.madsens.com.au/new/manfrotto/tripods/tripods.htm

Kayell
http://www.adeal.com.au/Kayell/Manfrotto.pdf

cheers
Matt

 

Hi Gerry,

If you only intend to use the fisheye then it will be fine. The Kiwi is
difficult to set precisely so a one lens set-up is ideal as you can
leave it set for that lenses nodal point offset.

Cheers,

Rob

 

I use a MF190Bpro with my D100 + 180mm and it holds it well.
The 055 would be better.

(Hmm, I thought flex is a bad thing for a tripod to have? )

Vin.

 

flexible as in, the legs have multiple independent angle locking points,
they go all the way down to *completely flat*, plus the centre column is
reversible and can also be mounted transverse (horizontally rather than
vertically).

the 055 is built like a tank, really good quality IMO


=>

 

Yeah, I know what was meant. Thats why I put it in brackets. (=

I almost use my 190ProB with no leg extension almost flat (10degress I
guess) on the ground with the column horizontal exclusively when I take
flower macros. Its stable enough the hold the 2kg Lens+body with no
problems.

The MF 190 or 055 Pros are a very 'flexible' setup

Vin.

 

And what head would be best for the 190proB please?

 

141RC (3 way) or 308RC (ball)?

Rob

 

I use mine with a 308RC Ball, but I dont really like it. It
shifts a little when I lock it. I would love to use one of the
geared heads of my macro work though (410 I think).

 

Anything bigger than the 308RC is overkill on a 190 leg set. Rather than
looking at a "better" head get a set of macro rails, 150% more
flexibility.

Rob

 

The 410 is not much bigger than a 141RC. Its just more expensive.
A 308RC is only half the weight of the 141RC which is what most
people get with their 190 and I dont think it is overkill for the
190.

 

Hi again,

I'm now more confused.
Would a ball head be better or one of their 3 way heads like anything on
this site:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/con...A=search&Q=*&shs=3001BPRO&image.x=0&image.y=5

Thanks heaps in advance for any experience with these heads which come
already with the legs.

Cheers
Gerry

 

First do yourself a favour and use the Manfrotto numbers as the Bogen
numbers are only relevant in the US (in their infinite wisdom the US
importers of Manfrotto changed the numbers).

http://www.manfrotto.com/product/catlist.php3?sectionid=1&manufid=1

The questions you need to apply to determine a solution should be:

How much money do you wish to spend?

What is the maximum weight that will need to be accommodated?

What is the maximum focal length you will be using with the kit?

Do you want/need a quick release system?

Do you need the precision of a 3 way (3D) head?

Do you need to minimize weight and bulk?


Of course you need not even use Manfrotto heads on a Manfrotto leg set
just to make it a bit more confusing
Rob

 

Hi Rob,

I will purchase the tripod etc from B&H in the States.
Together with a 10D, the 28-70 2.8 L USM and 70-200 2.8 L IS and a few
filters.
I'm probably better of asking in rec.photo.digital then.

Thanks for help.

Cheers

PS: Money is no issue- only quality...