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Subject: Good deal on a tripod


MGD ( ) posted Fri, 18 May 2007 at 3:51 PM · edited Wed, 11 December 2024 at 8:19 PM

Attached Link: Bogen - Manfrotto 3021B Pro Black Tripod ++

Adorama is offereing what looks like a good deal on the ** Bogen - Manfrotto 3021B Pro Black Tripod**. 

The sale price is $236.809, and the regular price is $256.75. 

The setup consists of

Bogen - Manfrotto 3021B Pro Black Tripod,
with 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head,
with Quick Release,
and 31" Tripod Case. 

As this is a sale price, I feel that I should check with them on Monday
before posting the sale link here.  I'll followup on Monday. 

--
Martin


TwoPynts ( ) posted Fri, 18 May 2007 at 4:26 PM

Attached Link: AT-6703 Professional Tripod by DynaTran

That is a good deal. Here is one I went with for my new set up at work.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


danob ( ) posted Sat, 19 May 2007 at 7:59 AM

Yes looks almost the same as my own setup a very SOLID choice it is worth getting  a few of the quick release plates if you have any lens that have a mount.. And the low mounting column adapter

Danny O'Byrne  http://www.digitalartzone.co.uk/

"All the technique in the world doesn't compensate for the inability to notice" Eliott Erwitt


MGD ( ) posted Sat, 19 May 2007 at 9:18 AM

danob mentioned

And the low mounting column adapter

I think he meant this item ...

Bogen - Manfrotto 055LLA Low-Angle Center Column Adapter
about $7 from Adorama.com

Another handy accessory for that tripod is ...

Bogen / Manfrotto 3146 Tripod Utility Apron
about $29 from bhphotovideo.com
about $26 from adorama.com

For work in the field, the apron encourages additional tripod
stability by holding counterweights (locally available rocks) as
needed.  It could also hold accessories near the work -- like a
third hand ... or silent assistant. 

--
Martin


TomDart ( ) posted Sun, 20 May 2007 at 7:31 AM

I believe this is the tripod I use and it is quite sturdy.  However, I have a different head than the pan one shown.  I gave up on cheap and flimsly tripods a long time ago..what a difference a good one makes.      TomDart.


MGD ( ) posted Wed, 23 May 2007 at 12:25 PM

Attached Link: Bogen - Manfrotto 3021B Pro Black Tripod + 804RC2 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head [sale price]

This is the link for the sale price: $236.80 instead of the regular price $256.75. 

For field work that uses the center post as a horizontal extension arm,
the Bogen / Manfrotto 3146 Tripod Utility Apron (about $26)
would provide additional stability. 

Bogen - Manfrotto Tripod Utility Apron
http://www.adorama.com/BG3146.html

--
Martin


thundering1 ( ) posted Thu, 24 May 2007 at 9:24 PM

I have the 3021 for shooting outside my studio - love it!

Yes, you can mount the pole sideways (great for getting the camera directly ABOVE flat objects), and even flip the column/center post upside down so you can put the camera REALLY close to the ground. The legs also click "wider" so you can drop the height even more - though this often won't go TOO low as the column will hit the ground (but again, there's the sideways mount to compensate).

It looks like the one TwoPynts linked can go upside down as well.

Danob is right - get a quick release plate per camera you own. They're cheap, and it makes for a fast interchange in the field.

Yes, TomDart is VERY right - get the sturdiest tripod you can afford - you won't be sorry. But you WILL be sorry if you buy a flimsy one and your camera tilts over with a good stiff wind.

Good luck and happy purchasing-
-Lew ;-)


TwoPynts ( ) posted Fri, 25 May 2007 at 1:43 PM

BTW, my AT-6703 Professional Tripod by DynaTran arrived the other day and I have to say I am impressed. It is a little heavy, but I expected that. It is built like a tank and I love the trigger stlye ball head. I'll update you more later, but first impressions are good ones. I feel like it was a steal for around $80 with S&H included.

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


thundering1 ( ) posted Fri, 25 May 2007 at 3:20 PM

"little heavy" and "built like a tank" - good to hear ;-) That's a really good thing - and yeah, sounds like you made out like a bandit.
-Lew ;-)


TwoPynts ( ) posted Fri, 25 May 2007 at 3:26 PM

I actually bought it a little high. They sell a few a day and sometimes they gone for $40...check the history. But I am still happy. :)

Kort Kramer - Kramer Kreations


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