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tripods and basic internet articles on photography

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Hi ..


I'm going to get a tripod to play at night shots and still water photos and all that malarky.

Dont want to spend much, and am wondering if people have experience of the cheap ones on Amazon / Ebay etc -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0000WXD16/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000TCNBNM/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00361EC1S/?tag=pinkfishmedia-21



Also,
am on the look out for basic (I mean basic!) simple information on manual settings for how to get certain typical shots - portrait, sports, landscape, night-city etc.. I am a beginner, and find most internet articles either too vague or too complicated.

I found this one very helpful -

http://www.digital-slr-guide.com/when-to-change-iso.html


Wondered if other people into the hobby have found other articles equally helpful for a beginner.

All the best, cheers..
 
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Before attempting to answer the question, I have a few back at you:

1) What camera and lens are you looking to support on your tripod? - especially interested in the size and weight of it.

2) Are you planning to shoot exclusively digital ?
 
Tripods are all about compromise between weight/size, stability and cost.

You have to choose one that fits your needs but is small/light enough that you will have it with you when you need it.

In addition to the Red Snapper I also have a Velbon Maxi 343E which is much smaller and lighter, but less rigid and stable. However it's a lot more useful when you have it with you, than the sturdiest, biggest tripod that you left at home.
 
Patrick is right, its a compromise but in general its always better to get something sturdy and solid which usually means sacrificing a bit of practical portability.

It's not a question of how much you value your camera, it's more a question of how sharp do you want your night shots to be? Don't underestimate the winds ability to disrupt a long exposure. Choose a tripod with a hook beneath the central column allowing you to hang your camera bag for extra ballast.
 
It's not a question of how much you value your camera, it's more a question of how sharp do you want your night shots to be? Don't underestimate the winds ability to disrupt a long exposure. Choose a tripod with a hook beneath the central column allowing you to hang your camera bag for extra ballast.
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Plus a cable or wireless remote to release the shutter without squeezing by hand and imparting movement to tripod. I have found this works well for waterfalls with slow film and a few ND filters. IIRC with long exposures on film you get a drift in colour recorded does the same happen with digital sensors?
 
auric said:
Plus a cable or wireless remote to release the shutter without squeezing by hand and imparting movement to tripod. I have found this works well for waterfalls with slow film and a few ND filters.
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I just use the self-timer, though neither of my digicams have a cable-release facility.

Tony.
 
cheers all.

love the look of the redsnapper one, but fifty squid is probably a bit more than I want to pay.

Seeing some good pre-loved ones on Ebay, so that looks like a good call..

I guess these things havent changed much.. fairly basic tech right?

Thanks Raindogs for the tutuorials too. the photxel one is great.


Cheers
 
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