kal800
Member
Hi,
I’m looking for tripod for my Hasselblad. I will use it mainly for long exposure - night photos, or anything requiring longer times than 1/30 sec. I do not do macro or close-up, and will use it outdoors, but I won’t carry it for long distances, so weight is not as much important. Now, beginning with a head - there are two choices depending on budget that I will have - Gitzo GHF3W or Manfrotto 405, and Manfrotto 410 vs Manfrotto 299. Could you advise which one could be better for me in both budget options? I tend to get Manfrotto 299 which looks the sturdiest among those I’m looking at, but perhaps geared mech is a game changer?
For legs - Manfrotto 055 is my choice for now. I think it is quite decent tradeoff of portability vs sturdiness for a not studio user.
Any other ideas/choices?
I’m looking for tripod for my Hasselblad. I will use it mainly for long exposure - night photos, or anything requiring longer times than 1/30 sec. I do not do macro or close-up, and will use it outdoors, but I won’t carry it for long distances, so weight is not as much important. Now, beginning with a head - there are two choices depending on budget that I will have - Gitzo GHF3W or Manfrotto 405, and Manfrotto 410 vs Manfrotto 299. Could you advise which one could be better for me in both budget options? I tend to get Manfrotto 299 which looks the sturdiest among those I’m looking at, but perhaps geared mech is a game changer?
For legs - Manfrotto 055 is my choice for now. I think it is quite decent tradeoff of portability vs sturdiness for a not studio user.
Any other ideas/choices?