Wildlife Lens

[Stagecoach]

Adrian,

Do you have a photographic gear shop where you are able to view various models?

To actually assess and give views on tripods from advertisements is pretty dodgy, the Vivitar you linked to being the classic example of downright garbage.

As trekking and wildlife photography is a common pursuit for many there are numerous articles around the web that discuss this specific area with regard to equipment covering preferences, pros & cons, costs etc. Only you will know your own priorities such as how far you expect to have to carry something, what else you have to carry, how fit/strong you are e.t.c..........

In addition such things as some may want a tripod that is sturdy enough for them to take 30 second exposures at night when camping after having also been shooting deer during the day.

[rtbaum]

I will reiterate what has been suggested. Monopods are relatively light, quick to set up, and relatively inexpensive. I tried a tripod for bird photography, it simply takes too long to set up.

[NorthernFocus]

...Don't rush your buying, I urge just one thing at a time, get to know it (in the field) before making the next decision...

+1 to Dave's suggestion. We all have to figure out what works for us. The only way to do that is to get out and shoot.

[JR1]

I noticed with this lens the lens its self mounts to the tripod and not the camera, will i need a certain type of tripod for this or will the VPT-6072 be fine?
So I decided I'm going save up for the Tamron 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD SP for Nikon and a $500 backpack that's perfect I also need a new tripod since mine broke awhile ago. So i'm probably looking at just under 2,000 but I really think this is the golden lens I've truly wanted and the backpack will be able to carry a tripod my 18-55mm lens (along with another small lens) 2L of water and so on. Since I have a 18-55, 70-200mm and will be getting a 150-600mm I most likely will not need to buy a new lens ever again. I just really wanted to thank all of you for your suggestions, opinions and explaining things to me in simpler terms when I just didn't get it. I really appreciate it.

£1000+ gear on a £30 tripod !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I heard someone complaining in Halfords that they lost their £600 bike because someone pulled their £7 halfords bike lock apart !



Read this for info

http://www.canadiannaturephotographer.com/tripod.html

[JR1]

I will reiterate what has been suggested. Monopods are relatively light, quick to set up, and relatively inexpensive. I tried a tripod for bird photography, it simply takes too long to set up.

I use Monopods a lot I have an old brilliant £30 Alloy Manfrotto, and have just bought a Benro CF, which is amazing

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...bon_Fiber.html

What always amuses me (no insults intended) is that people spend £000's on camera gear and then a few pounds on a triopd, the cheapest legs I have are £100 alloy Giottos, then you need a good head for a heavy lens, so GIMBAL 100% always for me, Look at this

http://www.lensmaster.co.uk/rh2.htm

They are superb, he is a great chap and happy to send abroad and be called to ask questions, you can even visit him to see them being made

[JR1]

Take a serious look at the ( C ) lens if you can't afford the (S )

http://nikonrumors.com/2015/02/11/pr...nnounced.aspx/

[Beauty Through a Lens]

I took what you guys said to heart but I will be needing a tripod for sure (I want to do some night shots). I did research for what I need how much my camera/lens weighs and all that and I think I found a perfect tripod. Yay or nay?

http://www.vanguardworld.ca/index.ph...+head-971.html

[Polar01]

Adrian what you have here is a tripod that is trying to do everything for around $400.00 Canadian. Without the centre column raised it is 4.5ft. high and with column raise is 5.5ft tall, when the column is raised there can be more problems with shake, you might not feel it but the camera will record it is doing likely anything slower than 1/30 to a second, I lost about 2 hours worth of shooting because of that, as I was on a trip there was no way I could go back. This is even more so with a tripod that will allow you to tilt the column over the centre to the side with a camera on you could off balance the tripod and over it goes.
I am adding a like to Really Right Stuff which has an excellent write up on what to look for in a tripod, I do not suggest that you purchase one, but use the right up to get a good understanding of what to look for.
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Be-a...sing-a-Tripod/

Jeremy (JR1) also posted and excellent posting on tripods well worth the read.
http://www.canadiannaturephotographer.com/tripod.html

Cheers: Allan

[JR1]

Adrian what you have here is a tripod that is trying to do everything for around $400.00 Canadian. Without the centre column raised it is 4.5ft. high and with column raise is 5.5ft tall, when the column is raised there can be more problems with shake, you might not feel it but the camera will record it is doing likely anything slower than 1/30 to a second, I lost about 2 hours worth of shooting because of that, as I was on a trip there was no way I could go back. This is even more so with a tripod that will allow you to tilt the column over the centre to the side with a camera on you could off balance the tripod and over it goes.
I am adding a like to Really Right Stuff which has an excellent write up on what to look for in a tripod, I do not suggest that you purchase one, but use the right up to get a good understanding of what to look for.
http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Be-a...sing-a-Tripod/

Jeremy (JR1) also posted and excellent posting on tripods well worth the read.
http://www.canadiannaturephotographer.com/tripod.html

Cheers: Allan

I can't agree more, jack of all trades and a master on NONE.

I would only buy a KNOWN make, why

1. Track record
2. Repacement parts if WHEN needed, I stood on my leg locks on my Manfrotto, FREE they sent me a replacement in 2 days
3. Accessories made for known models