Tripod and other accessories

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sbryan

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For a tripod, I'm using my Miller Solo VJ legs and my Cartoni Focus head -- my video tripod.

I'm hoping that the tripods are much cheaper for still photography because that combination set me back $1,600.

It's too heavy and oversized for still photography, so I'm looking for something in the $300 range. Should I not even bother at that price? I just want level shots and the option of doing low angles, which is what I like about those Miller legs.

I don't want to create another thread for this, so I'll ask it here. How much does a rugged, water resistant housing cost for the XTi? I don't plan to submerge the camera in water, but I'll take storm photos from time to time.

Should I invest in filters for daylight photography? Or should I add a hood to the front of the camera?
 
try getting something that has a head that allows panaromic positioning. Other than that I dont see a need for anything special for a still photo tripos. If you don't have a monopod already I might recommend one. (I just use a cheap boom pole - great for high angle shots as well.)
 
Still photo tripod setups are indeed much cheeper than video tripods. Most any of the bogen legs will work well, and you could even go with a small ball head if you wanted to, depending on how heavy your camera setup is.

These heads are pretty slick, and super fast

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5558-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_3265_3265_Grip_Action_Ballhead.html

You would probably be better off buying some new legs if you want to use a still photo head, because I don't know of any that use a bowl mount like your miller. Just make sure whatever legs you get that they have a short center column to allow for your low angle shots. Hope this helps!

As for the hood/filters, you might want to invest in a polarizer, and maybe an ND grad. Make sure you get a circular polarizer if you want to use the auto focus feature on your camera. An ND grad will allow you to keep the sky in exposure. Also, invest in a UV filter. B+W makes the best filters out there.
 
PDX_DVX, did you have any suggestions on the legs? I'm assuming professional photographers have assistants out in the field, but I don't. Are there any accessories like reflectors that are meant for a crew of one?
 
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