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Tripod & ballhead help please

Postby aussichef on Tue Sep 12, 2006 2:31 am

As i have stated in another post i am getting the nikon 270-200vr & 17-55 2.8 from here once my tax cheque arrives
Now not wanting to put too much stress on my d50. I will want to use the tripod ring on the vr to mount on a tripod
At the moment i only have a cheap tripod
Now remembering i am spending 2k on the lens what is a good economical tripod & baqll head for my d50 & 70-200 vr
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Postby gstark on Tue Sep 12, 2006 9:26 am

You might want to review this thread.
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Postby shutterbug on Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:27 am

Hi Gary, what are the cost for extra plates?

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Postby Glen on Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:09 am

Warren, I would suggest a Benro ballhead and tripod as a good economical alternative to more pricier brands
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Postby aussichef on Tue Sep 12, 2006 11:30 am

gstark wrote:You might want to review this thread.

Thanks garry i did look at them yesterday too
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Postby gstark on Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:11 pm

shutterbug wrote:Hi Gary, what are the cost for extra plates?


Vince,

Check the current thread on setting up a group order from RRS. I think that might give you some answers
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