Advice on Tripods

[Experiment_626]

Would you guys say a lot of people use tripods throughout the parks? Just at night, or also during the daytime?

My impression is that far fewer don't than do, though it isn't all that hard to find those who do. You'll see more when the light levels drop, of course.

Most people probably aren't willing to carry a tripod around all day (I often do, though that isn't to say I don't get tired of it sometimes), and a lot of people probably don't realize that lockers are even available.

SB

 

[kaffinito]

I use mine for photography at the resort and at night for the fireworks. I use a cheapie Target tripod with a plastic head that's light and very portable yet stable enough for use. I might have to buy a new one though - with the D90 my cheapie tripod might not be good enough. I would rather spend money on lenses rather than a tripod though...

Happy shopping!

 

[YesDear]

"I would rather spend money on lenses rather than a tripod though..."


I know many who have said that and have gotten to spend more on their camera and lenses by not having a good tripod! Repair bills are expensive!

In general to me it is always amazing that people will spend $$$$$ on digital camera equipment and spend $ on a decent tripod.

 

[WDWFigment]

I really am surprised more people haven't made comments about the Velbon Luxi F/M. Over on that other Disney Photography forum, it seems to be the "official tripod of WDW". Again, I would highly recommend it. Maybe not as nice as the $2,500 tripod, but for $150, it's really nice.

 

[AndrewWG]

The Magic Kingdom has 1 size fits all lockers. They are approximately 20" deep. My tripod is 23 1/2" long and would not fit diagnally in the locker.
Lockers in MK are on the right side right before you go under the train station. Pay at the little store right there.

EPCOT has 2 sizes (maybe a smaller 3rd size, not sure). My 23 1/2" tripod fit in the large locker. I had to put it in diagnolly but it fit. Pay in the camera shop on the right side as you go under SSE. Lockers are right behind that.

Hollywood Studios I didn't use my large tripod so I don't know if it would fit. You pay for the lockers at the Crossroads (I belive that is its name) Kiosk store that is right in front of you after you go through the turnstiles. (they sell pins and other stuff). The lockers would be on the right as you enter right before that little soda store with the old truck.

Didn't use the lockers at Animal Kingdom. IIRC, they are on the left after you enter the park.

I was just looking at my last trip report and as I have it, my 24" tripod fit diagonally in the lockers at MK. It is 24" without the head attached. I have to take it off, but I did manage to squeeze it in there on the angle.