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Other contstraints: < $300, < 5lb, < 2 inches collapsed, and reaches eye level
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Did you really mean "< 2 inches collapsed"? That would be pretty tiny, and flimsy. Didnât you mean feet? I will go with that assumption.
It depends on what camera you have -- how heavy it is. Thereâs a big difference in weight between a Canon Digital Rebel XT / EOS 350D (4 lbs.) and a Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II (9 lbs.), for example, even though both are digital SLRs. Make sure you get a tripod thatâs strong enough to carry the weight of your camera, but not overkill.
The way to go is to buy your tripod legs and head separately. Then you can pick and choose exactly what you want for the use youâre going to make of it.
Carbon legs are very light and also sturdy. Expensive, yes. But worth it!
I take my Gitzo G1155T carbon tripod legs + Manfrotto #222 joystick ball head everywhere I go with my camera, including hiking. The collapsed length (legs + head): 14.2" + 8.3" = 22.5"; weight 2.2 lb + 1.7 lb = 3.9 lb. Combined price is out of your range, though, unfortunately. I donât see that exact Gitzo tripod for sale on amazon.com, but Iâve attached links to a couple of similar ones. The Gitzo G1155T is available elsewhere for less, e.g., http://www.acephotodigital.com/sc/review-product-information.asp?id=964599073&rf=froogle&dfdate=01_15_2007. I donât see a used market for these babies because photographers love them and hold onto them.
You might be able to find a smaller, less expensive, travel set of legs. But Iâd still recommend going with carbon for the strength-to-weight ratio. You might want to consider a monopod, for hiking, etc. Very light, but not as stable as a tripod, of course. You have to get some of the stability by leaning up against a tree or something. I recommend Gitzo again (see below).
The joystick ball head has transformed my photography. I wouldnât go back to anything else now. It lets you adjust the camera to any position within a 180-degree hemisphere, with a simple squeeze of the trigger and a fraction-of-a-second repositioning. The Manfrotto #222 comes with a quick release plate, which is very handy. (Manfrotto #222 is now sold as Bogen 3265.)
Hope that helps.
Did you really mean "< 2 inches collapsed"? That would be pretty tiny, and flimsy. Didnât you mean feet? I will go with that assumption.
It depends on what camera you have -- how heavy it is. Thereâs a big difference in weight between a Canon Digital Rebel XT / EOS 350D (4 lbs.) and a Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II (9 lbs.), for example, even though both are digital SLRs. Make sure you get a tripod thatâs strong enough to carry the weight of your camera, but not overkill.
The way to go is to buy your tripod legs and head separately. Then you can pick and choose exactly what you want for the use youâre going to make of it.
Carbon legs are very light and also sturdy. Expensive, yes. But worth it!
I take my Gitzo G1155T carbon tripod legs + Manfrotto #222 joystick ball head everywhere I go with my camera, including hiking. The collapsed length (legs + head): 14.2" + 8.3" = 22.5"; weight 2.2 lb + 1.7 lb = 3.9 lb. Combined price is out of your range, though, unfortunately. I donât see that exact Gitzo tripod for sale on amazon.com, but Iâve attached links to a couple of similar ones. The Gitzo G1155T is available elsewhere for less, e.g., http://www.acephotodigital.com/sc/review-product-information.asp?id=964599073&rf=froogle&dfdate=01_15_2007. I donât see a used market for these babies because photographers love them and hold onto them.
You might be able to find a smaller, less expensive, travel set of legs. But Iâd still recommend going with carbon for the strength-to-weight ratio. You might want to consider a monopod, for hiking, etc. Very light, but not as stable as a tripod, of course. You have to get some of the stability by leaning up against a tree or something. I recommend Gitzo again (see below).
The joystick ball head has transformed my photography. I wouldnât go back to anything else now. It lets you adjust the camera to any position within a 180-degree hemisphere, with a simple squeeze of the trigger and a fraction-of-a-second repositioning. The Manfrotto #222 comes with a quick release plate, which is very handy. (Manfrotto #222 is now sold as Bogen 3265.)
Hope that helps.
whats a good sling for a summer baby?
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What's a good baby sling to use for a summer baby?
comfy and cool...i also have a 2 yr old so ill need something sturdy while im chasing my first kid. is the sling the same as a carrier? should i get one of each or one that can hold a newborn and an older baby?
thank you were about the same height but i weigh more..
Answer
the two most important things to ensure a good carrier/sling is: SIze of the Parent, and Weight of the Child. A great sling will be of no use if it doesn't fit.
price was not an issue to me so I can't remember what I paid for what, but you can find most of these on eBay if you are not picky regarding the color.
I have purchased (and been given) a total of maybe 6 slings and carriers. Heres my review of them
btw my Post partum weight /height is 126# 5'7"
(I will rank them at the end)
HOTSLING - I got size 3 (way too big for me) and my son hate it, always did, from 8 wks old, at 4 months old, he freakin hates it. My sister is very small (5'1" and about 110#, she bought size 1 and her son enjoyed the ride there). pros - very compact for travel, lightweight. cons - one adult arm is constrained so your are limited (can't fold laundry etc); and my son hated it but it was the wrong size and he fell too low.
MY BABY NEST (available at www.babiesrus.com online) - this uses the concept of a wrap around tie sling but you don't have to tie it. you just slip your arms though and wrap the waist belt around you and under your babies bum. (I got a medium, and even called the company rep and she told me she was the same size as me and she uses a medium). Again, I needed the small. My son sinks too low and it pulls on my shoulders and back. THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST TYPE WRAP SLING THAT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE TIED OR WRAPPED EACH TIME. It's a pretty amazing little invention, just get a size smaller than you think you are b/c the spandex material is very very stretchy. Pros - comfortable for both mommy and baby if you get the right size, baby can be worn front, back and hip. cons - material stretches out after about 10 minutes of wearing. My husband also says it looks gay and he won't wear it.
SLEEPY WRAP - also a great wrap and my son actually likes this one. It's not that difficult to tie but does take some practice. The pros: comfortable for baby, can wear front/back/side, and one size fits all. Can accommodate toddlers as well as infants cons - also stretchy material, cant' really wear more than 30 min
SlingLing - nice and cool. some babies/parents don't feel secure with it
BABY BJORN - structured type carrier, pros - simple on/off. I can do it without other adult helping. my husband will wear it. baby worn in front but can face parent or outward. cons - not as comfortable for parent when baby weighs 20 pounds or more. can't wear on back. has metal in the clips so you have to take it off when you go through metal detectors at airport.
DEUTER - a great concept if you are over 5'7" tall. I am right on the borderline of this being comfortable. it's basically a backpack that has a seated compartment for an infant/up to maybe a 24month old. Pros - don't have to carry a separate diaper bag, Baby sits in more of a seat like position, good for Disneyland / going on long hikes where you don't want to carry a purse/other bags. Cons - not for short people, or even average height person, also remember it has a full back pack built in. This is a bit of overkill for just puttering around the house.
AND THE WINNER IS:
Ergo Baby Carrier.
Pros - baby can be worn front side and back, newborns (with special insert) and 3 yr olds fit comfortably in it. can purchase a separate small backpack to attatch to the carrier
very comfortable to both parent and baby
cons- it's kinda thick but that's what makes it comfortable. They were designed in hawaii and it's pretty hot there so I think it's ok for summer use.
some people complain about the price. I say better to buy one good one than go through 5 others before you find this one (but in all honesty the My Baby Nest one is awesome but I was just told the wrong size to buy - mis informed by customer service employee).
the two most important things to ensure a good carrier/sling is: SIze of the Parent, and Weight of the Child. A great sling will be of no use if it doesn't fit.
price was not an issue to me so I can't remember what I paid for what, but you can find most of these on eBay if you are not picky regarding the color.
I have purchased (and been given) a total of maybe 6 slings and carriers. Heres my review of them
btw my Post partum weight /height is 126# 5'7"
(I will rank them at the end)
HOTSLING - I got size 3 (way too big for me) and my son hate it, always did, from 8 wks old, at 4 months old, he freakin hates it. My sister is very small (5'1" and about 110#, she bought size 1 and her son enjoyed the ride there). pros - very compact for travel, lightweight. cons - one adult arm is constrained so your are limited (can't fold laundry etc); and my son hated it but it was the wrong size and he fell too low.
MY BABY NEST (available at www.babiesrus.com online) - this uses the concept of a wrap around tie sling but you don't have to tie it. you just slip your arms though and wrap the waist belt around you and under your babies bum. (I got a medium, and even called the company rep and she told me she was the same size as me and she uses a medium). Again, I needed the small. My son sinks too low and it pulls on my shoulders and back. THIS IS PROBABLY THE BEST TYPE WRAP SLING THAT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE TIED OR WRAPPED EACH TIME. It's a pretty amazing little invention, just get a size smaller than you think you are b/c the spandex material is very very stretchy. Pros - comfortable for both mommy and baby if you get the right size, baby can be worn front, back and hip. cons - material stretches out after about 10 minutes of wearing. My husband also says it looks gay and he won't wear it.
SLEEPY WRAP - also a great wrap and my son actually likes this one. It's not that difficult to tie but does take some practice. The pros: comfortable for baby, can wear front/back/side, and one size fits all. Can accommodate toddlers as well as infants cons - also stretchy material, cant' really wear more than 30 min
SlingLing - nice and cool. some babies/parents don't feel secure with it
BABY BJORN - structured type carrier, pros - simple on/off. I can do it without other adult helping. my husband will wear it. baby worn in front but can face parent or outward. cons - not as comfortable for parent when baby weighs 20 pounds or more. can't wear on back. has metal in the clips so you have to take it off when you go through metal detectors at airport.
DEUTER - a great concept if you are over 5'7" tall. I am right on the borderline of this being comfortable. it's basically a backpack that has a seated compartment for an infant/up to maybe a 24month old. Pros - don't have to carry a separate diaper bag, Baby sits in more of a seat like position, good for Disneyland / going on long hikes where you don't want to carry a purse/other bags. Cons - not for short people, or even average height person, also remember it has a full back pack built in. This is a bit of overkill for just puttering around the house.
AND THE WINNER IS:
Ergo Baby Carrier.
Pros - baby can be worn front side and back, newborns (with special insert) and 3 yr olds fit comfortably in it. can purchase a separate small backpack to attatch to the carrier
very comfortable to both parent and baby
cons- it's kinda thick but that's what makes it comfortable. They were designed in hawaii and it's pretty hot there so I think it's ok for summer use.
some people complain about the price. I say better to buy one good one than go through 5 others before you find this one (but in all honesty the My Baby Nest one is awesome but I was just told the wrong size to buy - mis informed by customer service employee).
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