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Tripod help.

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TaranItUp
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So I just bought a refurbished t2i and while it is on its way I decided that I need to get some accessories. First off I need some help with a tripod, what is a cheap tripod with a fluid head for under 100$. http://cgi.ebay.com/EI717AH-Tripod-Fluid-Drag-Head-Video-Camera-/130456979876?pt=US_Tripods&hash=item1e5fd789a4#ht_3276wt_908 I saw this one on a different thread, but what would be some good legs for it? Also what SD card would you recommend for the T2i. Also what battery pack and battery's would you recommend that are affective and cheap. Thank you +k to helpful advice and links.
Jun 2 2011 2:23PM
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Bryan*
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that head is great i own it also, with sd cards your best bet would be class 10 but they run a little pricey so basically any thing above class 6 will do, also batteries, getting aftermarket batteries are a little risky i have had two friends that bought after market batteries and the stopped working after 1 charge and one of them fried his camera. personally i would go with the "cannon" battery
Jun 2 2011 2:32PM
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TaranItUp
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Yeah I hear ya, but 70 dollars for one battery is a lil pricey.
Jun 2 2011 2:58PM
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Bryan*
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its better then having to pay for a new camera..
Jun 2 2011 3:08PM
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TaranItUp
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^true
Jun 2 2011 4:07PM
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WillStart
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I highly recommend getting a class 10 SD card if you can afford it. i've heard of a toooon of kids having problems with class 6 cards; the camera just stops recording because the card can't keep up. class 6 will get the job done most of the time, but class 10 will run more smoothly and make your life so much easier.

i love my SanDisk Extreme SDHC Class 10 16 gb cards, but i also recently bought Kingston ultimate X 120X SDHC Class 10 16 gb cards that have been solid as well
Jun 2 2011 4:31PM
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.cam.
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I use that head and really like it. For the legs though you could try to find a used pair or just get this (http://cgi.ebay.com/EI717A-Tripod-Fluid-Drag-Head-Kit-Video-Camera-/120649797912?pt=US_Tripods&hash=item1c1749d118#ht_3485wt_954). I know its out of your price range but they are good for the money. Also I have this card and I like it (http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Class-Flash-Memory-TS32GSDHC10E/dp/B003VNKNF0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307047603&sr=8-1
Jun 2 2011 4:53PM
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TaranItUp
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^thanks guys that helps alot.
Jun 2 2011 4:57PM
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the.cheat
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i wouldn't ever suggest it, but one of my cards is a borrowed class 2 4 gig and its working fine even for video haha. but go with the class 10. i only use it cause it was free
Jun 2 2011 10:04PM
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TijmenDal
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Get the Class 10 Transcend cards. 8GB = 12$. That's not expensive.

As for batteries, read this! Everything you need to know about aftermarket batteries.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=79584
Jun 3 2011 11:43AM
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TaranItUp
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^ thanks for the article, aftermarket batteries still seem a little sketch but for that price I might just try it.
Jun 3 2011 12:51PM
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