10-07-2006, 11:00 PM
Have have a couple of different Bogens in the past, the one I've been using consistently for the last 5 years is the Bogen 2001pro. If I had known at the time it existed, I would have gone for the 2021pro as it is taller. The good thing about both of these as they allow their use very low to the ground - excelant for macro shots.
As I have ended up with larger lenses (400/5.6, 150/2.8...) I have had to invest in a sturdier quick release head - Benro, which I am still getting use to. Reccomend quick release highly as it makes it easier for me to adapt to what I usually do.
Remember, there are two parts - the legs and the head. You might try your local craigslist, eBay, and or Fred Miranda ( http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/board/10 ) for used ones. There was a good Benbo set legs going for $100 earlier this week. I got the Benro head through one person at FM, in excellant shape for less than what's been on eBay.
michael
As I have ended up with larger lenses (400/5.6, 150/2.8...) I have had to invest in a sturdier quick release head - Benro, which I am still getting use to. Reccomend quick release highly as it makes it easier for me to adapt to what I usually do.
Remember, there are two parts - the legs and the head. You might try your local craigslist, eBay, and or Fred Miranda ( http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/board/10 ) for used ones. There was a good Benbo set legs going for $100 earlier this week. I got the Benro head through one person at FM, in excellant shape for less than what's been on eBay.
michael