Thanks to those who have answered my other thread to help me narrow things down.
I currently have a D300. I have an 18-200 VR, a Sigma 10-20, a 50 1.8, and a couple of basic kit lenses. I also have an SB-800 and SB-800.
I will take the tripod on hikes and use it for mainly HDR photography. Eventually I'll do some pano.
It's unlikely that I will ever be able to afford a lens larger than 300mm, so I don't need a pod that will support those monsters.
I'm 5'11 and have decided on Gizto Legs. But which one? I want carbon fiber and 3 sections.
I assume that the newer Gizto's are better than the older ones. Or is this true? I ask because I want the best that I can afford. But also I'm not sure if I need the newer model if the older model will be better for my specific setup and save me $$$.
I don't even know what the newest Gizto model is. The Gizto site isn't too clear about that.
What Gizto would you buy if you were in my shoes? Keeping in mind my budget of $1200 for the pod, Ball Head and L-Bracket.
And speaking of Ballheads I'm sold on Markins. The M20 seems like a safer bet for only a few bucks more than the M10. M20 it is. Do you agree?
L-Bracket is still up in the air for me. Honestly I'm still lost about them. RRS and Kirk seem to be the favored ones. Of the two I've come up empty on what the difference between the two are (if any). I guess I should just pick one of these at random and move on. It boils down to personal preference I guess. Am I wrong?
So to sum it up. What Gizto legs would you suggest I buy to go with the M20. Keep in mind I wont be supporting more than a 17-55, 70-200 and at MOST a 300mm lens if I decide to purchase these lenses. My future does not show 400+ lenses ever being a factor.
The MacRumors community has been FANTASTIC with helping me get this far. I cant say how much I appreciate it. I'm looking forward to the responses.
I currently have a D300. I have an 18-200 VR, a Sigma 10-20, a 50 1.8, and a couple of basic kit lenses. I also have an SB-800 and SB-800.
I will take the tripod on hikes and use it for mainly HDR photography. Eventually I'll do some pano.
It's unlikely that I will ever be able to afford a lens larger than 300mm, so I don't need a pod that will support those monsters.
I'm 5'11 and have decided on Gizto Legs. But which one? I want carbon fiber and 3 sections.
I assume that the newer Gizto's are better than the older ones. Or is this true? I ask because I want the best that I can afford. But also I'm not sure if I need the newer model if the older model will be better for my specific setup and save me $$$.
I don't even know what the newest Gizto model is. The Gizto site isn't too clear about that.
What Gizto would you buy if you were in my shoes? Keeping in mind my budget of $1200 for the pod, Ball Head and L-Bracket.
And speaking of Ballheads I'm sold on Markins. The M20 seems like a safer bet for only a few bucks more than the M10. M20 it is. Do you agree?
L-Bracket is still up in the air for me. Honestly I'm still lost about them. RRS and Kirk seem to be the favored ones. Of the two I've come up empty on what the difference between the two are (if any). I guess I should just pick one of these at random and move on. It boils down to personal preference I guess. Am I wrong?
So to sum it up. What Gizto legs would you suggest I buy to go with the M20. Keep in mind I wont be supporting more than a 17-55, 70-200 and at MOST a 300mm lens if I decide to purchase these lenses. My future does not show 400+ lenses ever being a factor.
The MacRumors community has been FANTASTIC with helping me get this far. I cant say how much I appreciate it. I'm looking forward to the responses.
