Odds and Ends Vintage Photos IX
#2491
Thanks, I had hoped to meet the artist who did the painting tomorrow night, but I think some snow is going to cramp our styles in our area tomorrow.
I had a print done on metal (lighthouse in the snow) just to see how it comes out. I know Patty/kyras had a couple done and wasn't happy. Wonder if I will fare any better......we'll see.
I had a print done on metal (lighthouse in the snow) just to see how it comes out. I know Patty/kyras had a couple done and wasn't happy. Wonder if I will fare any better......we'll see.
#2492
I'm guessing the event tomorrow will be cancelled. I'm sure I can meet him another time. I could always speed through his town in our Porsche and ask to be taken to the station when I get stopped.....
#2493
Thanks, I had hoped to meet the artist who did the painting tomorrow night, but I think some snow is going to cramp our styles in our area tomorrow.
I had a print done on metal (lighthouse in the snow) just to see how it comes out. I know Patty/kyras had a couple done and wasn't happy. Wonder if I will fare any better......we'll see.
I had a print done on metal (lighthouse in the snow) just to see how it comes out. I know Patty/kyras had a couple done and wasn't happy. Wonder if I will fare any better......we'll see.
#2494
I did a bit more reading on this, Patty. They suggest photos with lots of contrast. There are also two types of metal prints, one has a white backing, the other lets the metal show through. The company I used uses the white. My pic had a lot of white (snow), so we'll see how it comes out. I'm not sure of this company's policy if I'm not happy with the photos, maybe I should have checked, but they did have positive reviews, as if they would post the negative ones?
#2495
I did a bit more reading on this, Patty. They suggest photos with lots of contrast. There are also two types of metal prints, one has a white backing, the other lets the metal show through. The company I used uses the white. My pic had a lot of white (snow), so we'll see how it comes out. I'm not sure of this company's policy if I'm not happy with the photos, maybe I should have checked, but they did have positive reviews, as if they would post the negative ones?
#2496
Couple of quick shots of Venus, in crescent stage. Brightest in western sky, just after sunset. First with 28mm, second with 210mm on Sony NEX-5.
#2497
Took the above photos hand-held. Looking for a good lightweight tripod. Anyone own a Manfrotto? Maybe a compact action pod?
Thanks!
Thanks!
#2498
New tripod
Thanks for posting those pictures. Very nice!!!!
DPReview is my primary resource for photo information. I think they have recently reviewed several travel tripods. These would be lightweight. They didn't test the Manfrotto.
I too was looking for a new tripod recently, but not necessarily a lightweight one. I have used a Manfrotto monopod for quite a few years and love its quality and features. Also, I had an old aluminum Tiltall tripod that is over 40 years old. It works well, but is heavy, and the aluminum legs leaves a dark residue on my hands. I recently bought a Benro lightweight tripod and am impressed with its features. In fact, this tripod ships with a tripod bag and tools.
Anyway, for my new tripod purchase, I initially bought a Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 tripod from Amazon. What sold me on the Manfrotto was the number of positive reviews and its reputation. However, I returned it because I wanted the extended warranty and you get that by registering the tripod. When I tried to register it, the Manfrotto web site said that the serial number was ALREADY registered! So, it was a "used" tripod. With what I was paying for the Manfotto, I decided to return it. In exchange, I bought an Induro carbon fiber tripod and am quite pleased with it.
Also, I noticed that the tripod head that is pictured with the Manfrotto is of the pan-and-tilt type. I decided that for my purposes, I wanted to try a ball head tripod head. One advantage of the ball head is that it packs away much easier than the pan-tilt heads, and you don't have lever controls sticking out at you when the camera is mounted.
My needs might be different from yours, since I am going to use it with my full frame (and heavy) Canon 5D and assorted tele-zoom lenses, and I don't intend to carry this tripod for extended hikes.
DPReview is my primary resource for photo information. I think they have recently reviewed several travel tripods. These would be lightweight. They didn't test the Manfrotto.
I too was looking for a new tripod recently, but not necessarily a lightweight one. I have used a Manfrotto monopod for quite a few years and love its quality and features. Also, I had an old aluminum Tiltall tripod that is over 40 years old. It works well, but is heavy, and the aluminum legs leaves a dark residue on my hands. I recently bought a Benro lightweight tripod and am impressed with its features. In fact, this tripod ships with a tripod bag and tools.
Anyway, for my new tripod purchase, I initially bought a Manfrotto 055CXPRO3 tripod from Amazon. What sold me on the Manfrotto was the number of positive reviews and its reputation. However, I returned it because I wanted the extended warranty and you get that by registering the tripod. When I tried to register it, the Manfrotto web site said that the serial number was ALREADY registered! So, it was a "used" tripod. With what I was paying for the Manfotto, I decided to return it. In exchange, I bought an Induro carbon fiber tripod and am quite pleased with it.
Also, I noticed that the tripod head that is pictured with the Manfrotto is of the pan-and-tilt type. I decided that for my purposes, I wanted to try a ball head tripod head. One advantage of the ball head is that it packs away much easier than the pan-tilt heads, and you don't have lever controls sticking out at you when the camera is mounted.
My needs might be different from yours, since I am going to use it with my full frame (and heavy) Canon 5D and assorted tele-zoom lenses, and I don't intend to carry this tripod for extended hikes.
Last edited by goblueS2K; 02-26-2017 at 07:13 AM.
#2499
Registered User
I use a Giottos Classic 8214 Carbon Fiber YTL Silk Road tripod that weighs 3.3 lbs with four leg sections that extend to ~ 73 inches and collapses down to ~ 21 inches. The Legs fold very close together which results in a very compact package. it will support over 22 lbs. In addition, a Manfrotto XPRO Magnesium Ball head that supports 22 lbs is used, too. It weighs an additional 18 oz bringing the total weight to ~ 4.4 lbs. The combination is very stable, sturdy for its weight, and is portable. With my heavy DSLRs with long and heavy focal length lenses it remains very stable.
Gary
Gary
#2500
Anyone use a gimbal head for their tripod?
.Since I got the new tripod, I decided to also try a gimbal head for my longest zoom (150-600mm). It works very well. I don't know how I ever got along without one