Product advice

[4ADAM12]

Bogen / Manfrotto 3011BN Tripod Legs (Black) with 486RC2 Compact Ball Head

So it's my B-day tommorow and I picked this out for myself. Well I haven't ordered it yet because I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the head or legs, pros or cons. Or if there is another tripod/ballhead combo that is stable and can support some weight as well as extend high enough to reach my face (I'm 6'2") under $200 I'm open for sugestions.

[mikecentola]

I have the 3021BPRO with the 3265 ball grip head, and I love it. I just recently upgraded to the 055MF4, but for $250 the 3021 was a great tripod, and I will probably keep it as a back up.

Bogen / Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod with 3265 Head

[crazybrew609]

he wants something that supports more then 5lbs of weight

[4ADAM12]

Originally Posted by crazybrew609

he wants something that supports more then 5lbs of weight

The last thing I need is $3K in equiptment snapping off the tripod and dropping 6'.

[crazybrew609]

exactly.. and of course mike has to come along and show you the wimpest set up he can find

[showmotive]

Originally Posted by 4ADAM12

The last thing I need is $3K in equiptment snapping off the tripod and dropping 6'.

Then you've gotta spend the $$ for the good tripods. or heads at least. most decent tripods will hold a good amount of weight its the heads that never do.

[4ADAM12]

Originally Posted by showmotive

Then you've gotta spend the $$ for the good tripods. or heads at least. most decent tripods will hold a good amount of weight its the heads that never do.

I know the one I am asking about isn't the most $$$, but it does claim that the legs and the head are both rated to hold 13.2 Lbs. I just looked up the weights for my biggest lens, my flash,5D(future upgrade) and I'm around 7 Lbs. The combo in question should hold all of that plus a bit more if the max weight capacity is accurate.

[mikecentola]

since when did brew become a photographer?

I was just offering my advice, I've shot with the 20D + 70-200 + extender on that 3021BPRO and its fine. The grip heads are great, and extremely convenient. Almost every magazine shooter I've worked with use them.

The 3021BPRO legs are better than the one you posted, so offered them as a close but better option. The grip head is for convenience, but that head you posted seems like a good head. I would just get it with the better legs.

I may end up getting a different head for my 055MF4 because I have a flash bracket that adds even more weight.

Also, I rarely use my flash when I have the option to use a tripod

[crazybrew609]

me and my disposable will be leaving now then

[mikecentola]

Originally Posted by crazybrew609

me and my disposable will be leaving now then

[thefrush]

Can't go wrong with a Manfrotto tripod.