Whats your fav tripod/s???
im looking for a new one myself as my current one wont hold me DSLR,so alittle insight is welcome.
im looking for a new one myself as my current one wont hold me DSLR,so alittle insight is welcome.
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I have a manfrotto one... for rock solid photos you usually need to get a heavy tripod or hang something from your tripod.
Fortunately most of the heavy construction tripods are considered bottom or middle of the line and are a bit cheaper.
I would focus on the head rather than the 3 feet... a good ball head is a good choice, maybe check features like a spirit level.
Fortunately most of the heavy construction tripods are considered bottom or middle of the line and are a bit cheaper.
I would focus on the head rather than the 3 feet... a good ball head is a good choice, maybe check features like a spirit level.
I picked up a slik 88 from the charity shop last week for £15 and then had to buy the quick release post for £10, but at a total £25 a very strong reliable tripod. I had a lightweight £30 tripod from argos and it was no good in the field.
Another vote for Manfrotto's
I have three for different sizes depending how far I've got to lug them.
As Squidders says, weighing them down with your bag or a net full of rocks is a good way to get extra stability from a light pod.
Spirit levels are very useful but if the head doesn't have one you can get ones that fit into the camera hotshoe.
I have three for different sizes depending how far I've got to lug them.
As Squidders says, weighing them down with your bag or a net full of rocks is a good way to get extra stability from a light pod.
Spirit levels are very useful but if the head doesn't have one you can get ones that fit into the camera hotshoe.
I have a huge heavy Giotto's tripod which is fine in the car but not much good when out and about. For this I have a small Manfrotto with integral ball and socket head and it does the trick very well.
Another one for Manfrotto.
I've been using a Manfrotto 055 with a 056 3D camera head for many years. It's been doing a superb job.
I've been wanting to get a ball head for a long time, though.
/ Karl
I've been using a Manfrotto 055 with a 056 3D camera head for many years. It's been doing a superb job.
I've been wanting to get a ball head for a long time, though.
/ Karl
I use a ball head for my large format work but I can't get on with them with digital.
Although they do allow you to turn the camera vertical they restrict the range of movement too much for my liking which generally results in having to adjust the legs to get the position I need.
Just my preference though, lots of people get on fine with them.
Although they do allow you to turn the camera vertical they restrict the range of movement too much for my liking which generally results in having to adjust the legs to get the position I need.
Just my preference though, lots of people get on fine with them.
I was thinking about getting a monopod / trekking pole combination and a Joby Gorrila Pod SLR for my camera. I'll be able to get the camera level enough by eye and apparently it has some image levelling software in built. I can't say how good it is though becuase its been taken off me until xmas day.
I've been through umpteen. The most recent was a Benbo Trekker which is good once up, but a PITA to get there. I've given up on them now and find I get good results with the camera just rested on my bag. You lose some flexibility of course, but it's my preference and worth persevering with.
Manfrotto tripod with seperate stills and video heads and a monopod for when I only want to make one hole in the mud!
I did actually submit a request to alpkit for a camera thread mod for their walking poles but they blew me out... i'm sure there's a market for them though.
I got a manfrotto monopod too so I can keep the same mount plate and a tilt head for portrait shots using it. It's well made enough that I can use it as a walking pole... alpkits loss.
I got a manfrotto monopod too so I can keep the same mount plate and a tilt head for portrait shots using it. It's well made enough that I can use it as a walking pole... alpkits loss.
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They also move about a bit which is not what you need....
I use Manfrotto but from a different perspective.
It's for my birding scope.At present it's a carbon fibre which allows me to be able to go a walk with it.
When I had the heavier metal version it was great but not for walking any distance.But for photography excellent.
Build quality excellent too and I reckon they're great vfm.
It's for my birding scope.At present it's a carbon fibre which allows me to be able to go a walk with it.
When I had the heavier metal version it was great but not for walking any distance.But for photography excellent.
Build quality excellent too and I reckon they're great vfm.
I've got a benbo trekker with a manfrotto head that I'd be willing to trade for something interesting. If your interested
I also carry a beanbag similar to this:
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/Home/default.aspx?/arouse/beans.html
In fact, i often carry this and not the tripod - it is very versatile.
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/Home/default.aspx?/arouse/beans.html
In fact, i often carry this and not the tripod - it is very versatile.
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