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Timon
06-11-2008, 12:42 PM
Does anyone have recommendations on tripods? DW asked what I wanted for Fathers Day and without hesitation that's what I said I wanted. In doing very little research I came across the Sunpak PlatinumPlus 72" Tripod/Monopod available at Best Buy. The biggest selling points for me are the height and the quick-release plate. The price ($80.00) is at the high end of my budget, but is within my limit. A downside is that it doesn't come with a carrying bag or strap, but I have learned there is a strap for Bogen tripods that'll work with it.
WDWNJ
06-11-2008, 12:55 PM
Mark - here is the one I bought at Wal-mart http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5030904

I am really happy with it. It's surprisingly sturdy and well built for the price. Folds up small, has a carrying case and has two pop on mounting thingies that attache to your camera. The mounting thingies make set-up fast and easy as you do not need to fumble with screwing the camera to the tripod! It also has two leveling bubbles.
Barrie
06-11-2008, 02:40 PM
I did a google search for "mounting thingies'. :lol: Seems they are used for all kinds of things, not just photography!
DizzneeMomma
06-11-2008, 02:50 PM
Yeah...we use them in taxidermy too. ;)
Frogman
06-11-2008, 02:53 PM
I did a google search for "mounting thingies'. :lol: Seems they are used for all kinds of things, not just photography!

Ok now I just had to google that too... at work. All I got on Google image was bicyces. How disappointing (but good for continued employment). :lol:
Flash
06-11-2008, 03:40 PM
and has two pop on mounting thingies that attache to your camera.

I'm so confused by all the technical talk. :confused: :razz:
Barrie
06-11-2008, 05:30 PM
Flash - a camera is a little box that draws pictures for you. "Mounting thingies" surpass my intellect though. Something tells me that they might be like the the deely-bobs that Sutree uses all the time!
Timon
06-11-2008, 06:32 PM
Mark - here is the one I bought at Wal-mart http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5030904

I am really happy with it. It's surprisingly sturdy and well built for the price. Folds up small, has a carrying case and has two pop on mounting thingies that attache to your camera. The mounting thingies make set-up fast and easy as you do not need to fumble with screwing the camera to the tripod! It also has two leveling bubbles.
Before this thread gets hi-jacked any further I think the mounting thingies John refers to are the same as quick-release plates.

Thanks for the heads up John, but the max height is only 61" (5' 1"). The 72" (6') is something that the one I'm interested in has as a strong selling point. I'm thinking of fireworks pictures at WDW and that extra 11" will (hopefully) mean shots without the tops of strangers heads.
Barrie
06-11-2008, 06:47 PM
Before this thread gets hi-jacked any further

:whistle:
WDWNJ
06-11-2008, 09:59 PM
Uhm - to everyone except Timon... :nahnah: :neer: :nahnah:


Yes - I should have been more specific. They are Quick Release Mounting Thingies! :lol:
Photographer
06-11-2008, 10:11 PM
They are Quick Release Mounting Thingies!

Must...not...respond...
Photographer
06-11-2008, 10:38 PM
I have a response.

"They are quick release mounting thingies".

Isn't there a pill for that? :curtsy:
Timon
06-11-2008, 10:55 PM
:no: Nothing more need be said.
Frogman
06-11-2008, 11:13 PM
If your tripod stays extended for more than 4 hours please see a doctor!