I have a cannon sx50HS. I am going on safari, photo, the 1st of August. Will this tripod hold the camera? Also, will it be easy to get on and off my camera? I want to get really good shots of the animals and I do have a little hand tremor. Thanks
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It will probably be fine. We got the giant gorilla for our digital SLR, but a powershot should be fine. The camera just screws on and off...very easy. It is ideal for wrapping around items, but will also balance like a normal tripod. It will definitely be steady. Good luck!
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Friction on the ball and socket is all that might hold your monopod. I wouldn't leave it without holding it, even less with a camera on top. I do recommend this device, it's all most as stable as a tripod and a lot easier to use.
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That depends on the tripod that you place it on. I use a Canon 5D3 with a battery grip and 70-200mm f/2.8L lens. I've not had any problems, but that's still not as heavy as your rig. Personally, I'd say that you are okay as long as your tripod can handle the weight.
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I got these a while back as well, and I absolutely love it. I started out using mine just for fun and to familiarize myself with photography, and now I do odd jobs for friends and get excellent results. The 32 GB SD Card is golden, I maxed mine the other day but I hadn't been clearing out old pics and I was shooting in RAW.I've never used the tripod... it's pretty cheap imo. The bag is ok, but in the end I have everything to enjoy and improve my skills comfortably.Also, definitely take the 300mm.
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The tripod was designed for the point and shoot cameras. Mine weighs 8 ounces and the pod is stout enough to easily carry more weight than that. Do you know how much your camera weighs? The mount is standard in the industry. Unless you have some odd camera it should fit every Canon camera made.
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JasonI have been using my Gitzo for over a year and it comfortably holds my Nikon D800 with my 70-205 F2.8 lens (both weigh about 7.5 pounds together) also with the Nikon wireless flashes as well as the 950 flash. I have also used it several times with my Canon XH-A1 and SF 300 HD video cameras. The only issue I would comment on is that if you try tracking a moving object such as someone running you will have to maintain a firm grip on it. It is great in stationary shots but clearly it is not made to do the same thing that a normal video tripod does because it lacks the handle. The ball gives great flexibility in most applications. I love the light weight of this tripod!!! Very sturdy!! Highly recommend. JasonI have been using my Gitzo for over a year and it comfortably holds my Nikon D800 with my 70-205 F2.8 lens (both weigh about 7.5 pounds together) also with the Nikon wireless flashes as well as the 950 flash. I have also used it several times with my Canon XH-A1 and SF 300 HD video cameras. The only issue I would comment on is that if you try tracking a moving object such as someone running you will have to maintain a firm grip on it. It is great in stationary shots but clearly it is not made to do the same thing that a normal video tripod does because it lacks the handle.... » Read More JasonI have been using my Gitzo for over a year and it comfortably holds my Nikon D800 with my 70-205 F2.8 lens (both weigh about 7.5 pounds together) also with the Nikon wireless flashes as well as the 950 flash. I have also used it several times with my Canon XH-A1 and SF 300 HD video cameras. The only issue I would comment on is that if you try tracking a moving object such as someone running you will have to maintain a firm grip on it. It is great in stationary shots but clearly it is not made to do the same thing that a normal video tripod does because it lacks the handle. The ball gives great flexibility in most applications. I love the light weight of this tripod!!! Very sturdy!! Highly recommend. « Show Less
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It has been working fine with my photo equipment. I am very careful with my cameras and the tripods (yes I have three tripods). I have not had any problems neither with the head nor the legs of this one. But I am an old man in my mid 60's so I am careful and fully "cognizant" of what I am doing with a 6K to 10 K camera systems. So, my tripods are neither abused nor mishandled. Now, if you are to invest in a "better", hence more expensive, ball-head, then go ahead and spend some more and get a much better tripod. I hear that the best carbon fiber tripods from Europe cost close to $1000.00 or more. I declare that I am neither the manufacturer nor the seller of this item. Therefore, I have no data on its strength and endurance. Contact the manufacturer for such unwise questions instead asking another customer of this tripod unit. I have been happy with it.
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Tripod is fine. Monopod you're risking shaky footage. Image is incomparable, but I use the 24-105 IS if I have to do handheld or monopod work.
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Can you please clarify , as to which pin you are referring to , However, I used it extensively in Kenya and Tanzania, Monopods are very useful and very helpful. Rokinon M71 is apecent Monopod, It is sturdy, could hold my Canon 6D along with a Sigma 150 - 500 Zoom. It is very helpful for Panning especially when as in my case a cheetah was running at a distance, the safari Van was vibrating and it was had to stabilize the heavy equipment. However the foot pad was loose and it would not lock back in place, I found it helpful to stabilize the Monopod, One needs to take caution because the lever used to rotate the camera vertically will fall and will lose the chrome washer, The screw that is use to rotate the camera horizontally had accidentally fallen off during transportation , The mount does not appear to be balanced and the camera tilts to the left downwards off center. Hope you find this helpful
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That's a great question. The answer is no so simple. Sure in some situations you will be okay. One thing to keep in mind is the closer yu get to your subject the more you movements affect the camera. If you want to get really good pictures take your tripod, use miror lockup and some kind of remote shutter release.
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I only used it on the GH2, which made it front heavy. I haven't held the BMC yet, so i don't really know the weight. You will probably need a small photographic head for it. there are crews on the side of the photonic to hold the camera in place but I found even with the gh2 it was hard to maintain the weight. The BMC will definitely sway in the wind. If your BMC is not much heavier than a Canon mk 3 with lens, then you will get away with it. if you live in NYC you can pick mine up for half the price.
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It fitS all my Canon camera. Point and shot to larger cameras ! It is really a light duty tripod. For heavier cameras better get something heavier. I have a sx 30hs it is too light. Not steady enough.
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I have been using this tripod for about 1 month with over 1000 shots in both city and landscape environments. I shoot with a Canon D650 and using a 70 - 300 mm lens. It is sturdy, rigid and stable. I think any camera/lens combo could be used. Really large lens would have a tripod attachment so they would be balanced on the tripod.The only difficulty I have found is the head tends to unscrew from the tipod and must be checked periodically. Of course, all equipment should be checked before each shoot.Overall, I am very happy with this tripod. This is number 7 or 8 I've had over 20 yrs. Hope this helps. I have been using this tripod for about 1 month with over 1000 shots in both city and landscape environments. I shoot with a Canon D650 and using a 70 - 300 mm lens. It is sturdy, rigid and stable. I think any camera/lens combo could be used. Really large lens would have a tripod attachment so they would be balanced on the tripod.The only difficulty I have found is the head tends to unscrew from the tipod and must be checked periodically. Of course, all equipment should be checked before each shoot.Overall, I am very happy with this tripod. This is number 7 or 8 I've... » Read More I have been using this tripod for about 1 month with over 1000 shots in both city and landscape environments. I shoot with a Canon D650 and using a 70 - 300 mm lens. It is sturdy, rigid and stable. I think any camera/lens combo could be used. Really large lens would have a tripod attachment so they would be balanced on the tripod.The only difficulty I have found is the head tends to unscrew from the tipod and must be checked periodically. Of course, all equipment should be checked before each shoot.Overall, I am very happy with this tripod. This is number 7 or 8 I've had over 20 yrs. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Personal opinion... Although the tripod may look a little flimsy, it is actually quite the opposite. I used the product when shooting my newer Bear compound but I would not hesitate using the product with an older, heavier compound. No the product may not standup to rough abuse but I doubt most people will be throwing or dropping their bows onto the foldout legs. I think you'll be fine with the product.
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I have used it with a Canon 5D and the Canon 100-400 and it's definitely strong enough to hold the weight. Whether or not it has enough weight/mass to dampen vibration is something you'd have to determine for yourself based on what you're shooting. I got this tripod to use at airshows and needed something as lightweight as possible to carry around all day. I'm very happy with the tripod and after a year of use and travel it has held up well.
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Unless they have changed the way this tripod is assembled, I would be careful buying it. The head, on the one I had, was GLUED on and not screwed on. After some time, it came loose and put my camera at risk of falling. I contacted the manufacturer and expressed my concern. I would check with the manufacturer to see whether they have corrected this problem.
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I bought it after reading this review. I like it a lot. http://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/sirui-t-025x-travel-tripod-review/introduction.html.