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wolfwill23
Joined: 28 Jan 2008
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Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:18 am
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OK, so my 10 year old bogen legs are giving way. They're old, beaten up, and one of the legs even falls off!
So, any suggestions on a still tripod and head for around $350? |
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stasvolik
Joined: 29 Jul 2005
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Location: Vancouver, BC
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wolfwill23
Joined: 28 Jan 2008
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Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:25 am
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| stasvolik wrote: | | http://www.google.com/products?q=velbon+carmagne+630&ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title . I have this tripod for about 2 years, and I"m really happy with it. Stood up pretty well (though I'm quite careful with my gear and try not to abuse it too much). |
That looks nice. I've only ever used Bogen, but that said, the one I'm using for still has a leg that comes off! Anyone else use this brand? |
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wolfwill23
Joined: 28 Jan 2008
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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 1:19 am
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| stasvolik wrote: | | http://www.google.com/products?q=velbon+carmagne+630&ie=UTF-8&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title . I have this tripod for about 2 years, and I"m really happy with it. Stood up pretty well (though I'm quite careful with my gear and try not to abuse it too much). |
Just ordered from Amazon. Was $285. Thanks for the tip! |
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stasvolik
Joined: 29 Jul 2005
Posts: 909
Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:41 pm
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My pleasure ;) . I hope you'll like yours as much as I like mine :) |
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sgc
Joined: 22 Jun 2006
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Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 3:47 pm
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Stas, see my reply in another tripod thread. I have benro carbon-fiber, never had a problem with it. Apparently they have re-branded themselves now as Induro. Don't know about the prices though. I bought mine about 2 years ago for $200 or so. |
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stasvolik
Joined: 29 Jul 2005
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Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:29 pm
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Sergei, when I need another tripod, I'll take a long hard look at Induro/Benro. I've read only good things about them, absolutely in line with what you're writing. And the price does seem very nice.
I've chickened out at the time when I was doing MY tripod selection, since they didn't have any US presence and I had to buy directly from China. Now B&H carries them, IIRC.
Cheers,
Stas. |
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wolfwill23
Joined: 28 Jan 2008
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:54 pm
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Do you know if that Velbon has a quick release? I ordered it from Amazon which states that it has a quick release but I just unpacked it and can't really figure it out. The whole plate stays on the head. |
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stasvolik
Joined: 29 Jul 2005
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Location: Vancouver, BC
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:29 am
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| wolfwill23 wrote: | | Do you know if that Velbon has a quick release? I ordered it from Amazon which states that it has a quick release but I just unpacked it and can't really figure it out. The whole plate stays on the head. |
It doesn't have a QR. I bought Arca swiss one from Kirk. |
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