Digital experts..Can you recommend a good tripod?

Ogden

I have the Ricoh 4300 and would like to start taking better photo's. Can someone recommend a brand or type to use with my camera. I know several forum members have the same camera I do. Thanks.


Ogden

tjkillian

I'm not a camera expert by any stretch of the imagination, but what tripods I've used, it does not make any difference what you use. A tripod merely holds a camera steady. Very simple.

Tom

66Tbird

I can't give recommendation but just find one that has a smooth mechanism and a good locking swivel force. The cheapies from circuit city will not hold a heavy camcorder at an angle. I almost lost one that way when it fell (pivoted) in a downward angle. Just can't tighten the clamp any tighter.

Edited to add ; just in case you need to use a camcorder in the future that is

Ogden

My problem with taking photo's of coins when using a loupe by my lens, is it's just too hard to hold the loupe steady against the lens and to also press the buttom to take the picture. I guess what I'm asking is what the best tripod to use when taking macro type pictures, or is there one? I know the tripod has nothing to do with the picture taking, but it does help to hold the camera steady.

Thanks for your replies.

Ogden

Russ

Ask, and ye shall receive.

Russ, NCNE

CoinResource

Would be good to try a "copy stand" and a real macro lens... FYI. -cr

MrKelso

<< <i>I have the Ricoh 4300 and would like to start taking better photo's. Can someone recommend a brand or type to use with my camera. I know several forum members have the same camera I do. Thanks.


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I like the Velbon brand as they are priced right and small to carry, can get close to a coin and are very sturdy. Available at most Camera stores Nation wide

nwcs

I use a cheap travel tripod that you can get in any camera store for probably $15-25.

MrMoo

If you really want to pony up some dough for a tripod get a Bogen. They are excellent tripods, but they will cost ya a few bucks.

Ogden

Thanks all, time to go shopping on ebay. This gives me an idea of what to use. A special thanks to Russ since he put me onto this camera, and gave me the idea to use the loupe against the lens to enlarge the picture.

Ogden