tripod

HyperRash · Posted: Mar 02, 2005 1:15 pm Post subject: tripod

Will this tripod work for a Canon ZR85 camera

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=5656462&productCategoryId=cat08118&type=product&tab=1&id=1058188139866

Camera

http://www.dealtime.com/xPO-Canon_ZR85

jryoung · Ladies Man Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 7664 City: Man Jose

Tripod mounts are universal for video and film/digital camera, unless you have some crazy unique camera. However I will say that is a big friggen tripod (over 70"). Do you need one that big?

HyperRash · Posted: Mar 02, 2005 4:40 pm Post subject:

at the best buy near me it only $15

DC · Soul Rider Joined: 11 Mar 2003 Posts: 456

I'm going to throw this out here just incase you're really interested in getting a good tripod. Regardless of your camera, whether a $5000 XL2 or a $500 Sony, you'll want a good fluid head and sturdy tripod legs. The $15 tripod is not worth your money (probably .99 cents in china….)

Do a search on eBay for "Bogen Tripod". Bogens are not cheap, but for a reason! They are durable will last you a loooong time. If you're lucky you might find a good deal on a used fluid head/leg combo for under $100 (roughly the same price if you bought the $79 from the store)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30094&item=3877403847&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30094&item=3878589968&rd=1

Or piece it together. Find the legs and head separately: The following is a good starter:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30095&item=3877352603&rd=1

This is the type of head NOT to get: (this is for still photos...)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30094&item=3877403900&rd=1

HyperRash · Posted: Mar 02, 2005 5:19 pm Post subject:

I just want one to see if I like photograpghy

bordinaustin · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 147 City: Austin

it's only $15. Just buy it. I have one kinda like that as a backup.

HyperRash · Posted: Mar 07, 2005 6:33 pm Post subject:

It was normaly $80 if it ends up sucking I'll just buy a good one

DC · Soul Rider Joined: 11 Mar 2003 Posts: 456

winning bid $93.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=30094&item=3878589968&rd=1

HyperRash · Posted: Mar 10, 2005 5:41 pm Post subject:

DC whats that suposed to mean