mom2rtk
Invented the term "Characterpalooza"
- Joined
- Aug 23, 2008
Last week I asked for lens help. I think I know what I want, but need to wait until later in the year to pull the trigger.
Now I'm back to thinking about tripods again. I know there was a lot of discussion on tripods here recently, and that was all very helpful.
We're probably going to spend a day or 2 at Disneyland this summer, and I want some nice fireworks pictures over the castle. After seeing a couple of shots posted here recently on really TALL tripods, withOUT big heads in the way, it really got me thinking...
So...... Can anyone recommend a good way to even START looking for a tripod? The choices just seem overwhelming. Here's what I know:
1) I can't mortgage my house to buy it. I'm thinking under $200.
2) I want something TALL. (Did I say that already?)
3) Not too heavy would be helpful since I'll be carrying it in the park.
4) Not too long when collapsed would be nice too, since I might want to put it in a locker at some point.
So... to recap... something tall, but small... something lightweight, but solid.... something really nice... but cheap.....
I do realize that I might be looking for something that doesn't exist, but figured I could at least ask.
Thanks in advance for any help!
Now I'm back to thinking about tripods again. I know there was a lot of discussion on tripods here recently, and that was all very helpful.
We're probably going to spend a day or 2 at Disneyland this summer, and I want some nice fireworks pictures over the castle. After seeing a couple of shots posted here recently on really TALL tripods, withOUT big heads in the way, it really got me thinking...
So...... Can anyone recommend a good way to even START looking for a tripod? The choices just seem overwhelming. Here's what I know:
1) I can't mortgage my house to buy it. I'm thinking under $200.
2) I want something TALL. (Did I say that already?)
3) Not too heavy would be helpful since I'll be carrying it in the park.
4) Not too long when collapsed would be nice too, since I might want to put it in a locker at some point.
So... to recap... something tall, but small... something lightweight, but solid.... something really nice... but cheap.....
I do realize that I might be looking for something that doesn't exist, but figured I could at least ask.
Thanks in advance for any help!