just ordered my manfrotto tripod ...

[darb]

http://www.manfrotto.com/product/templa ... temid=2002

any thoghts?

[MHD]

looks nice... but if you end up buying any big glass you will buy another one...

[darb]

something will have to change in my own situation in the context in which i use my camera to splurge on big heavy glass (which i wouldnt use in 95% of the things i shoot due to its weight etc.) ... so trading up to a bigger tripod will be the least of my concerns should the need to splurge on heavy glass arise

ps really didnt want anything bigger / heavier than that.

[Onyx]

That's the one I looked at getting too. It was a little too short for me (i'm a tall bugger), so for a little extra I went for separate head and legs. 190 legs with 056 head.

[Killakoala]

The 728B has a built-in smooth-moving 3 way head in cast aluminium suitable for use with small video cameras as well as with photographic equipment

That opening statement on the website caught my attention.

If you are going to use it with the D70 then be careful when it's windy. Keep an eye on the camera and tripod.

It's a Manfrotto so it's excellent quality and sould provide many years of use, but be aware of it's limitations when using heavy equipment such as D70 + kit lens.....

[darb]

hmm what would ya suggest greg? ... i dont want anythign heavier / bigger / industrial really though .. so i guess that answers my own question?!

[sirhc55]

hmm what would ya suggest greg? ... i dont want anythign heavier / bigger / industrial really though .. so i guess that answers my own question?!

Hi Darb - I have been using a Manfrotto 055PROB with a 410 head for the past 4 years with no problems at all. So I do recommend Manfrotto.

Cheers

Chris

[Matt. K]

Darb
Just keep in mind...if you buy a big heavy tripod then you will rarely take it out with you...the tripod you have with you is always better then the one you leave at home. Buy one that you are comfortable carrying with you often.

[darb]

thanks for the advice peeps ... the piece of poo tripod i have now is way lighter and less stable and havent had an issue with it falling over so the manfrotto im getting should be much better in any case. (my current tripod is stuffed though, its loose and ricketty.)

[mic]

I purchased a Manfrotto a few years back in my film days, it's a SILVER JUBILEE MODEL. Haven't got the model number on me here at work.

Does anybody have good reports or bad reports on this one.
If you know what I am talking about that is.

Just curious.

Thanks,

Mic.