Tripod recommendation for newbie with Olympus C-2100 Uz

I am a newbie with an Olympus C-2100 UZ, which I love. What are the recommended tripods for this camera? Things to keep in mind when purchasing a tripod, etc. I plan on using the tripod for night shots and portrait settings.

I searched this forum but couldn't find any info specific to this camera.

I really appreciate this forum...I have learned a lot and will continue to do so, thanks.

Byron
http://www.pbase.com/bmonahan

Go to walmart. They have 3 different ones of different heights. I got one that goes @ 18" to 5 or 6' for 18 bucks. It may not be as strudy as heavier metal tripods but i have taken tons of shots with it and have zero complaints. It has all the adjustments of the more expensive ones too.

It is especially great for getting level shots when taking several pictures to stich into a panoramic shot.

Byron Monahan said:

I am a newbie with an Olympus C-2100 UZ, which I love. What are
the recommended tripods for this camera? Things to keep in mind
when purchasing a tripod, etc. I plan on using the tripod for
night shots and portrait settings.

I searched this forum but couldn't find any info specific to this
camera.

I really appreciate this forum...I have learned a lot and will
continue to do so, thanks.

Byron
http://www.pbase.com/bmonahan

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C-2100 UZI

Byron Monahan said:

I am a newbie with an Olympus C-2100 UZ, which I love. What are
the recommended tripods for this camera? Things to keep in mind
when purchasing a tripod, etc. I plan on using the tripod for
night shots and portrait settings.

I searched this forum but couldn't find any info specific to this
camera.

I really appreciate this forum...I have learned a lot and will
continue to do so, thanks.

Byron
http://www.pbase.com/bmonahan

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Hi,

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Byron Monahan said:

I am a newbie with an Olympus C-2100 UZ, which I love. What are
the recommended tripods for this camera? Things to keep in mind
when purchasing a tripod, etc. I plan on using the tripod for
night shots and portrait settings.

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Byron,

I think the two replies above mine show that it all depends on (A) your needs, and (B) your budget. Just about any tripod will hold your 2100 off the ground and most will do so fairly stabily.

A cheapie Wal-mart tripod might do if you rarely use it and/or don't have strict criteria and/or have a modest budget. OTOH, a significantly better pod can be had for about $100, and it's likely to last quite a bit longer than the Wal-mart special. It all depends.

I just recently ordered a Cullmann Jet Set tripod. It's not the most stable thing, but it's about as light and small as I could find for a moderate-height tripod (51") under $150 (I take lots of walking/hiking trips, so weight & size were the most important to me). But, that's me -- your needs and your budget will likely determine what you get more than the recommendations on this forum.

• CraigF

http://www.memoware.com/craig/2100/
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recommend getting the cheap one just to see what your needs are especially since you said 'newbie' The walmart tripod will let you learn a bit and grow and if you find you never use it no big loss. You can allways step up later but $100 off the bat for something you've probably never used would stink.

Just to give you an idea. I took the following shots with my Walmart tripod.

moon shots at night require a tripod



This is actually 5 images stiched together to create this pano. The tripod allowed me to keep a steady and level focal plane so my images lined up nicely and didn't have to crop out uneven portions.



Hope this helps. Good luck!
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Exactly the advice I was looking for...thanks, what a great forum! I am off to Walmart...

Bill, nice shots...with practice I will be taking shots like that.

Byron

Bill said:

recommend getting the cheap one just to see what your needs are
especially since you said 'newbie' The walmart tripod will let you
learn a bit and grow and if you find you never use it no big loss.
You can allways step up later but $100 off the bat for something
you've probably never used would stink.

Just to give you an idea. I took the following shots with my
Walmart tripod.

moon shots at night require a tripod



This is actually 5 images stiched together to create this pano. The
tripod allowed me to keep a steady and level focal plane so my
images lined up nicely and didn't have to crop out uneven portions.



Hope this helps. Good luck!
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C-2100 UZI

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