Macro Tripods

rcebowl · 11-08-2009, 09:58 PM

I'm looking into getting a tripod, but I really want it to be able to take Macro shots.. sooo I guess I wanted to see what Macro Tripods people on here are using..

Thanks for your input

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shikataganai · 11-08-2009, 11:05 PM

¿que?

provided your tripod's leg isn't in the way it has very little to do with the macro capabilities of your lens.

SureGrap · 11-08-2009, 11:07 PM

I've been called a macro tripod....

Also see, hung like a scared hamster

rcebowl · 11-08-2009, 11:33 PM

Ya I know that the legs don't have to the do with the Marco capabilities. However using a tripod that the column can be removed and adjusted can be a big help to those macro shots.

Like this... I know some of my options I just wanted to input if anyone on here uses them.

Thanks.

just smurfy · 11-08-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rcebowl

Ya I know that the legs don't have to the do with the Marco capabilities. However using a tripod that the column can be removed and adjusted can be a big help to those macro shots.

Like this... I know some of my options I just wanted to input if anyone on here uses them.

Thanks.

Eh, if you want to do a lot of macro - get a tripod like you've shown and get a macro slider rail thingy so you can move the camera forward and back without having to move the entire tripod. Any tripod where you can put the legs straight out (90 degrees) and put the center post horizontally is good.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Ma...3/N/4294540380

btw - this thread should hae been in the photo equipment review thread

rcebowl · 11-08-2009, 11:54 PM

I can't find the photo equipment review thread.... but anyways... I am kind of looking for that type of tripod. However I wanted to see if anyone on this board had any experience with any of them so I can learn more before I purchase my tripod.

just smurfy · 11-09-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcebowl

I can't find the photo equipment review thread.... but anyways... I am kind of looking for that type of tripod. However I wanted to see if anyone on this board had any experience with any of them so I can learn more before I purchase my tripod.

Get one where the legs extend 89-90 degrees (hint - the one you showed doesn't have a 90 degree leg extention - they should sit flat on the ground).

2nd - if you can afford it - get carbon fiber.

3rd - my experience is with Manfrotto. It's a good balance of quality and price. Mine is similar to this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...bon_Fiber.html

jacobsen1 · 11-09-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcebowl

I can't find the photo equipment review thread....

here, let me help:
www.newschoolofphotography.com/forum

Mattr762 · 11-09-2009, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SureGrap

I've been called a macro tripod....

Also see, hung like a scared hamster

That's some funny ***** right there!

Platinum03Wagon · 11-09-2009, 02:07 AM

I has a Gorillapod. And I likes it.

P03w

zoomfactor · 11-09-2009, 11:27 AM

I use an aluminum Manfrotto - don't know the exact model number - something like the 190. I put it together with the grip head that allows faster composition (at a minimal loss of stability). Any decent set-up is going to cost a few bucks.

11-08-2009, 09:58 PM	#1
rcebowl Scooby Newbie Member#: 170246 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Vehicle: 2008 Forester XT Aspen White	Macro Tripods I'm looking into getting a tripod, but I really want it to be able to take Macro shots.. sooo I guess I wanted to see what Macro Tripods people on here are using.. Thanks for your input * Registered users of the site do not see these ads. Last edited by rcebowl; 11-08-2009 at 11:43 PM.

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11-08-2009, 11:05 PM	#2
shikataganai Scooby Specialist Member#: 92634 Join Date: Aug 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: East Meadow, LI Vehicle: 2008 Kawasaki Versys 2008 Honda Fit	¿que? provided your tripod's leg isn't in the way it has very little to do with the macro capabilities of your lens.

11-08-2009, 11:07 PM	#3
SureGrap NASIOC Supporter Member#: 6590 Join Date: May 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: FBHIC - Mopsy Vehicle: Hi I'm Darth Nihilus	I've been called a macro tripod.... Also see, hung like a scared hamster

11-08-2009, 11:33 PM	#4
rcebowl Scooby Newbie Member#: 170246 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Vehicle: 2008 Forester XT Aspen White	Ya I know that the legs don't have to the do with the Marco capabilities. However using a tripod that the column can be removed and adjusted can be a big help to those macro shots. Like this... I know some of my options I just wanted to input if anyone on here uses them. Thanks.

11-08-2009, 11:54 PM	#6
rcebowl Scooby Newbie Member#: 170246 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Vehicle: 2008 Forester XT Aspen White	I can't find the photo equipment review thread.... but anyways... I am kind of looking for that type of tripod. However I wanted to see if anyone on this board had any experience with any of them so I can learn more before I purchase my tripod.

11-09-2009, 02:07 AM	#10
Platinum03Wagon Scooby Specialist Member#: 29059 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Rocky Point and Skyline Vehicle: 2012 Ferrari Hybrid Nero Daytona over Rosso	I has a Gorillapod. And I likes it. P03w

11-09-2009, 11:27 AM	#11
zoomfactor Scooby Specialist Member#: 30440 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: slave to self-employment Vehicle: 03 WRX WR Blue	I use an aluminum Manfrotto - don't know the exact model number - something like the 190. I put it together with the grip head that allows faster composition (at a minimal loss of stability). Any decent set-up is going to cost a few bucks.