Experience /w RRS tripods

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  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    For everyone, if you look at the D7100 pictures and D750 pictures you will see a Vello glass screen protector on both cameras. The D7100 has the $14.95 version and the D750 has the $24.95 version. I love both of them and highly recommend them. They do provide protection and are easy to clean...although you got to clean them. I see my nose and finger prints on the D50 shots. LoL
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
  • MsmotoMsmoto Posts: 5,398Moderator
    The "L" Bracket is such a great convenience when one needs to switch from horizontal to vertical often. And, RRS is truly nice gear.

    However, for those who simply cannot afford this, there are several very good knockoffs, nearly indistinguishable from their RRS counterparts. One must accept the fact these are not made in the US, but certainly are very competitive if money is a concern.
    Msmoto, mod
  • KillerbobKillerbob Posts: 732Member
    I can agree that RRS gear is (very) expensive, and I certainly would have thought so two years ago. However, if I add the money up I have spent on cheap and semi-cheap solutions, it comes close to what I now have spent on RRS equipment. I actually think I would have saved money had I bought the (really) right stuff from the beginning. For instance, I have several ManFrotto tripods/heads lying around, and I don't even want to count how many interconnect systems they represented...
  • WestEndFotoWestEndFoto Posts: 3,742Member
    +1 Killerbob.

    RRS is the ultimate solution if you want a great "tripod system". If you think about what you need carefully, you will spend a lot of money, but only once.
  • haroldpharoldp Posts: 984Member
    I can agree that RRS gear is (very) expensive, and I certainly would have thought so two years ago. However, if I add the money up I have spent on cheap and semi-cheap solutions, it comes close to what I now have spent on RRS equipment. I actually think I would have saved money had I bought the (really) right stuff from the beginning. For instance, I have several ManFrotto tripods/heads lying around, and I don't even want to count how many interconnect systems they represented...
    +1

    My wife calls my basement ' the place where tripods go to die '.

    All of my RRS stuff (and Markins and Acratech) is still in active use.

    .... H

    D810, D3x, 14-24/2.8, 50/1.4D, 24-70/2.8, 24-120/4 VR, 70-200/2.8 VR1, 80-400 G, 200-400/4 VR1, 400/2.8 ED VR G, 105/2 DC, 17-55/2.8.
    Nikon N90s, F100, F, lots of Leica M digital and film stuff.

  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member

    My wife calls my basement ' the place where tripods go to die '.
    All of my RRS stuff (and Markins and Acratech) is still in active use.
    ... H
    That is very funny. If you bought it and later don't use it...it has to have a home In your case the basement. Funny. Sounds like an opportunity to clean out your basement and use the cash for another lens or accessory.
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
  • Ryan_in_AZRyan_in_AZ Posts: 13Member
    I just got my first RRS gear today. A TVC-33S and a BH-55. Wow
  • WestEndFotoWestEndFoto Posts: 3,742Member
    It is pretty wonderful stuff. I have about 4 grand invested in it.
  • KillerbobKillerbob Posts: 732Member
    It is really cool stuff, but man, every-time you buy a new lens or upgrade your camera, you have to factor in money for RRS.

    BTW - my first Land Rover was an RRS as well:)
  • WestEndFotoWestEndFoto Posts: 3,742Member
    I packed my RRS tripod to Rome with me. Using the timer, you can do shots like these:

    Life is Good
  • Ryan_in_AZRyan_in_AZ Posts: 13Member
    Maybe in Rome, but I'd never walk that far away from my gear in Naples!
  • WestEndFotoWestEndFoto Posts: 3,742Member
    I would not in Rome either, unless it is 6am and you have the whole plaza to yourself. You have to get up early to get the best light and avoid the crowds.
  • dpidudedpidude Posts: 106Member
    Well I did it!

    Pulled the trigger on the TVC-45 with BH-55 head, tool kit, bag, L-Bracket and 70-200 plate. It's a monster but will allow me maximum versatility. Can't wait to get out and use it.
    D3s, (14-24 2.8), (24-70 2.8), (70-200 2.8 VRII), 2 SB-700, SB-910, 2.0x teleconverter
  • WestEndFotoWestEndFoto Posts: 3,742Member
    You will never regret your RRS gear dpidude. I am slightly in awe every time I use it.
  • MaxBerlinMaxBerlin Posts: 86Member
    RRS will be one of the best purchases you will ever make.
    My non-commercial blog:

    https://sonyvnikon.wordpress.com/
  • PhotobugPhotobug Posts: 5,751Member
    edited July 2015
    The more you use the BH-55 head the more you will love it. Do yourself a favor; after you receive the tripod and head put your camera on it and play with it in your house. Fine tune the adjustment and and really learn to use it. If you have a "L" bracket, learn how to switch positions quickly so it becomes second nature. So when you are in the field you are not fumbling with switching from horizontal to vertical shots.

    You made a great decision and the equipment will provide many years of faithful service. Congrats.
    Post edited by Photobug on
    D750 & D7100 | 24-70 F2.8 G AF-S ED, 70-200 F2.8 AF VR, TC-14E III, TC-1.7EII, 35 F2 AF D, 50mm F1.8G, 105mm G AF-S VR | Backup & Wife's Gear: D5500 & Sony HX50V | 18-140 AF-S ED VR DX, 55-300 AF-S G VR DX |
    |SB-800, Amaran Halo LED Ring light | MB-D16 grip| Gitzo GT3541 + RRS BH-55LR, Gitzo GM2942 + Sirui L-10 | RRS gear | Lowepro, ThinkTank, & Hoodman gear | BosStrap | Vello Freewave Plus wireless Remote, Leica Lens Cleaning Cloth |
  • WestEndFotoWestEndFoto Posts: 3,742Member
    An L bracket is a must. You can twist the head if you must. I have the BH-55 as well and it is sweet.
  • KillerbobKillerbob Posts: 732Member
    edited July 2015
    I started out with the BH-40 ballhead on my TVC-24L/TA-2-QC/TA-2-LB but switched to the BH-55. Why? It is simply better for your bigger camera setups... The BH-40 is enough for a D800/80-400mm combo, but start adding battery grip, perhaps use a 500mm, and the BH-40 will quickly feel to small. I think it can carry it, but it is just not the same. The BH-55 is bigger and heaviier, but an entirely different experience.

    As for the L-bracket, that almost goes without saying...

    And something which often gets overlooked; the RRS manufactured lens collars/foot replacements are way way better than the original Nikon ones. Try that out on the 80-400mm or the 200mm and you'll see what I mean.
    Post edited by Killerbob on
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