Reddit mentions of Dolica GX600B200 Proline GX Series 60-Inch Aluminum Tripod and Ball Head Combo for DSLR

Amazon Budget Special: http://www.amazon.com/Dolica-GX600B200-Proline-60-Inch-Aluminum/dp/B004XC3GWU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1420019471&sr=8-2&keywords=dolica

I used a Dolica Tripod for a couple years for professional work. Works like a Manfrotto but costs next to nothing.

It does need a ball head.

I found a great deal on a tripod with removable ball head, and it's worked pretty good for me with my iOptron.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XC3GWU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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> http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XC3GWU/

> Y/N?

Most people say no to cheap tripods. Depends on the weight camera and weather conditions though. see what others say though.

I purchased my first camera, a Nikon D3300 with the 18-55mm & 55-200mm kit lenses.

Just a few general inquries :)

• How do you know from looking at lens specs which ones are wider, just the focal length (18mm vs 100mm)?
  
• Would a Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G allow me to take better low-light photo's than the 18-55mm kit lense?
  
• I am looking to get a tripod, thinking about the Dolica GX600B200; anything better in that price range that I should consider? Travel friendly-ish would be nice.
  
• Good idea or bad - I read that I should just start in aperature priority mode, does it make sense to learn this way?
  
• I downloaded RawTherapee to play with as I'm shooting RAW, is there a simplier way to just view RAW photos?
  
• Will shooting RAW + JPEG slow shooting down or is that just a space savings concern?
  
  Thanks!
  

Look no further. This has done me very well for over a year.

https://www.amazon.com/Dolica-GX600B200-Proline-60-Inch-Aluminum/dp/B004XC3GWU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473524965&sr=8-1&keywords=dolica+gx600b200

I'm a landscape photographer, check my IG in flare for samples. Not that the tripod makes those images, but it's part of the equation!

They wiggle, their fasteners don't hold tightly, they wear, and they break. Even when they're new, they just don't hold a camera stock-still enough for long exposures in imperfect situations. They move in the wind, they transmit vibration, and they just plain aren't designed well or built of solid materials.

You can find some OK mid-priced tripods, but with a tripod, "OK" can really, really ruin your day when you need a tack-sharp 1.5 second exposure. I had a very good $40 tripod, it'd wiggle if I hit the shutter release on the camera, and it wouldn't damp vibration. The leg locks would slide--very subtly at first, but then one lock let go altogether. Gusts of wind would make it nearly unusable.

It's just one of those situations where a $150 tripod can cause you endless problems, while a $250 tripod will save the day. It just doesn't make sense to trade the $100 for many missed shots and frustration. I know that when I snap the legs out and tighten the extension locks, nothing is going to move. At all. A good set of legs will allow you much more flexibility--it'll have several positions for each leg, providing for solid placement on very off sets of surfaces. I've set my Manfrotto legs up in very cramped, uneven spaces, and I've always found a way to set it solidly. That simply isn't possible with a cheap set of legs, or at least none that I've seen. (Each leg locks at 25, 46, 66 & 88°)

My Manfrotto 055 legs can hold my camera, a heavy lens, 2 flash units, and an external Quantum battery pack at 7' without any motion. The center column cannot rotate. Nothing has any play.

I have several cheap tripods. I use them as light stands. See the stabilizers between the legs and the center column on this tripod? You know why those are there? Because it needs them. Every interface between metal and plastic is a place that motion can occur, and it'll get worse as the tripod ages. I have a friend with a ~25 year-old pair of Manfrotto legs like mine that are just as rock solid as they were when brand new. This one looks better, but I wouldn't expect it to last for years.

Go to a camera store and play around with a few well-engineered, well-built tripods. You'll see that they're very different types of equipment than department store tripods.

Yeah, that'll come with an 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6. That's a good zoom range and you'll come to find what focal lengths your like shooting at, then you can buy faster prime lenses like the Nikon 35mm f/1.8 or the Nikon 50mm f/1.8. If you want a long lens, the best affordable one is the Nikon 70-300 f/4.5-6.3 VR (VR being Vibration Reduction, aka image stabilization), I wouldn't recommend the version without VR as it only save you $50 and it's well worth it.

For tripods, I'd definitely suggest spending a little more, and getting something like the Vanguard VEO 2 264AB for $160, which I personally have. You probably couldn't go wrong with any of their tripods, but heavier tripods tend to be more stable for longer exposures. I don't have any personal experience, but a lot of people suggest the Manfrotto brand.

If you absolutely can't wait to save up some money, the Dolica GX600B200 Proline will do a decent job at $50.

I want to get a more sturdy tripod ball head for long exposures - mine is just not up to the task.

Are all ball heads generally compatible with all bases? I have this tripod already. The legs work just fine and it's relatively light weight for its size - I don't really want to spend $100 to shed a single pound.

Would something like the Oben 117 be compatible with this tripod? I would simply unscrew the old tripod ball head and screw this one on?

I use some random entry-level tripod from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XC3GWU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1.

It's good enough for my casual shooting.

This http://www.amazon.com/Dolica-GX600B200-Proline-60-Inch-Aluminum/dp/B004XC3GWU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426241333&sr=8-2&keywords=dolica+tripod

very good for the price

Perhaps I should have specified, I don't mean "as cheap as possible" I just mean "not 100+ dollars". For instance this tripod seems good to me, I was just wondering if there were better options. I don't care if it's light, I just want something cheap that's moderately compact (not even really compact, just compact enough to not be absolutely massive and in my way) and strong enough to not drop my camera or topple over from a light breeze.

So I’m looking for decent tripod to use for my a6000 would this one I found on amazon be ideal? https://www.amazon.com/Dolica-GX600B200-Proline-60-Inch-Aluminum/dp/B004XC3GWU/ref=sr_1_3?crid=584YOKM859N&keywords=dolica+gx600b200+tripod&qid=1572313561&sprefix=dolica+gx6%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-3

So I was going to upgrade my body but decided to book a week in Denali instead.

Leaning towards getting this tripod:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XC3GWU/


Y/N?

For a budget tripod people often recommend the Dolica GX600 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004XC3GWU/ref=sr_ob_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503187362&sr=8-1

Personally I just took a chance on one of these and I've been very satisfied with it's performance for the money.
https://www.amazon.com/PrimaPhoto-PHTRBBL-Gear-Traveler-Tripod/dp/B015RJ0WHY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1503187529&sr=8-3&keywords=primaphoto+big+travel

Sorry, I made this a post then saw the sidebar


So I finally decided to ditch videogames as the only hobby I have and pick up photography. I went out and bought a few things that I deemed required after I researched a little bit.

• Canon EOS Rebel T6 with Kit lens
  
  
• Lexar 64gB (10 speed? Read to make good videos I needed a higher class one so I just got 10)
  
  
• Canon 50mm 1.8f STM Lens
  
  
• 2 Extra Vivitar batteries
  
  
• Tripod
  
  
• Carrying Bag with shoulder strap
  
  
  
  I still have a bit of money I can drop on anything else I need. Since I wanted to do some night photography and am interested in astrophotography I was thinking about getting a remote for my camera, although I read that I can just put the timer on before I run long exposure shots.
  
  
  I also got a couple books!
  
  
  
• National Geographic Book
  
  
  
• And an old edition of "Digital Photography for Dummies" (I am going to buy the new one if I figure out it's too outdated)
  
  
  
  I was thinking I need a lens hood but I'm not sure how to figure out. I am going to San Antonio on Thursday and just wanted to make sure there isn't anything I need that I looked over because I'm a scrub!
  
  
  Thanks!

I was in a rush to buy a tripod and needed one quickly for the lunar eclipse so I bought the targus tg-p60t for $50 from walmart. It seems reasonably steady and I shot some decent timelapses, but for $50, I was wondering if I could buy something better online.

I've got a couple questions


What do you guys think about the dolica gx600b200?

The dolica has a ball head mount. For general photography (and timelapses) is this better than the pan tilt on the targus? Researching online, I found many people tend to like ball heads better, but what do you think?

Are there any other used options or new stuff I should be looking at? Is there a specific used tripod that is a good deal? I am aware that the normal budget for a good tripod is $150 at minimum, but, as a college student, that is way out of the budget.

Links to both tripods

http://www.amazon.com/Dolica-GX600B200-Proline-60-Inch-Aluminum/dp/B004XC3GWU

http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Panhead-Bubble-60-Inch-TG-NI200/dp/B007REQU9W/

I use this and don't plan to upgrade any time soon. I can't imagine what you'd need a $500 tripod for unless you're doing video work and need something really heavy duty

A few people have already answered your questions but I was almost the exact same boat as you just a month ago. I also bought the D3300 with both kit lenses as my first camera.

> How do you know from looking at lens specs which ones are wider, just the focal length (18mm vs 100mm)?

Im not 100% sure what you are asking here but generally the lower number = wider view.

> Would a Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G allow me to take better low-light photo's than the 18-55mm kit lense?

The 35mm 1.8G was the second lens I bought after getting a 50mm 1.8 (Which I hate on the D3300 Cropped sensor). I LOVE my 35mm on the D3300. I took it off one time after I bought it so I could show someone the picture of the moon with the 200.

Shooting at 1.8 lets in more light which does mean you can shoot better in low light.

You have the remember that your camera has a cropped sensor which means you have to multiply the mm of a lense by 1.5, so if you buy a 35mm and put it on you are shooting at 52.5mm. If you are showing at 200mm you are actually at 300mm, ect.

> I am looking to get a tripod, thinking about the Dolica GX600B200; anything better in that price range that I should consider? Travel friendly-ish would be nice.

I did a lot of research in to tripods before I got mine and it generally seems like any new tripod under $100 is a no go. They are almost always flimsy and poorly made. I ended up buying a used Manfrotto from http://www.fredmiranda.com/ for $40.

> Good idea or bad - I read that I should just start in aperture priority mode, does it make sense to learn this way?

I taught myself to shot in manual mode first. The D3300 has a really nice light meter built in to it that makes shooting manual easy. When I got my 35mm tho I went to aperture priority almost exclusively. You just have to pay attention to the shutter speed it is going to use tho. If it is too dark it will start getting under 1/30 which you dont normally want. IMO learning manual first is a must just so you gather an understanding in what is happening that way you can take control if Av isnt working how you want.

> I downloaded RawTherapee to play with as I'm shooting RAW, is there a simplier way to just view RAW photos?

Windows 10 lets me see RAWs with no extra installations

> Will shooting RAW + JPEG slow shooting down or is that just a space savings concern?

It will have very little effect. I also went to all RAW but then I realized if I wanted to send a quick picture to someone I had to convert it which was a pain so I went back to R+J.

I will say tho the kit lenses are garbage. I actually sent my D3300 back for a full refund and Im getting a 5300 body only. (I have the 35mm that I got for $120) If I need to get the kit lenses I can buy them second hand for almost nothing.

Thanks! I think I'll hopefully be inheriting a Nikon D50 soon, so I'll probably pick up a better lens for it and hopefully that will suffice. Later down the road I'll more than likely upgrade the body when I have the spare cash.

I've been eyeing this tripod since it looks like I can reverse the center pole to take near straight-down shots.

I went with this dolica one and I haven't had any problems with it so far. It's one of the cheapest ball head tripods I could find but I think the quality actually seems pretty good. The carrying case is nice to have as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XC3GWU