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Tripods what to choose?
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I am in the market for a new tripod, I dont want anything too heavy to carry, yet need it sturdy
enough to support a dslr + lens up to a Bigma. Would like it to have multi-way legs, ie independant
legs that can be used at different angles, and a horizontal feature, will be used for macro also.Any recommendations? will probably have to be alluminium as cant stretch to carbon. Around €200.
I have the 190xprob, and use my Bigma on it, but I stay very close just in case. :)
I also have the 190cxprob and the weight difference is enough for me to leave the xprob at home.
Sorry, meant to say:
The legs can be set independently,
and the horizontal feature works beautifully for getting down low – so much so that I now carry a little stool in the car.Thanks Pixelle, I presume that is a Manfrotto? I have a pistol grip head that I
believe works well with that model. What is the difference in the two models though
is one carbon?Sorry, yes, Manfrotto, and the c in the name signifies carbon.
I have a 3-lever head, but the Manfrotto 322RC2 Joystick Head is the one I use.
It’s a very popular combination, though I’m sure there are other ones out there.
I’ve got a good few tripods and other camera supports, but what I usually end up grabbing is this (http://www.velbon.co.uk/newvelbon/pages/ultramaxim.html). It’s always in my bag. I picked it up in a camera shop on Wexford Street for under €100. I always have my 150-500mm Sigma with me, and I use it regularly on this tripod with a canon 7D and added battery pack (fairly heavy). If there’s no wind, it works fine. That said, if I knew going out that I’d be using the bigma, I’d bring something sturdier. Can’t beat this for an affordable light weight handy tripod though.
Pixelle wrote:
Sorry, yes, Manfrotto, and the c in the name signifies carbon.
I have a 3-lever head, but the Manfrotto 322RC2 Joystick Head is the one I use.
It’s a very popular combination, though I’m sure there are other ones out there.
Thanks Pixelle :)
And Andy! I have a manfrotto 728B which is grand for everyday use, just a little on the light
side and not very adaptable, fine if its not windy but I would like one that will get into awkward
places and would be suitable for macro also.Hi Jenny.
I use a carbon Giottos tripod for sturdier stuff inc macro. Nearly all their tripod models also come in alluminium too. Might be worth checking out their range. Good features & flexibility http://www.giottos.com/” onclick=”window.open(this.href);return false; :)I have a Giottos MH 5001, got it for less than £100. Its a smashing tripod
Thanks for the link miki, and thanks Dee! I will check them out, might
take a trip into town and check out a few.Thanks for all the replies appreciate it! :)
I use a Giottos MTL9351B along with the MH 5011 head… £99 in Jessops over a year ago..
Im very happy with the tripod but VERY unhappy with Giottos after sales service :evil:I stood on one of the leg locks and broke it and i`ve tried to find spares,but with no luck :(
I`ve even contacted them directly but have had no reply!!!In fact im gona contact them again now……
Jenny,
The best thing I’ve read is: http://www.bythom.com/support.htm
I have approximately what Thom uses and it couldn’t be better. I won’t be buying again unless I damage the poor thing.
Mine has been in salt water, thrown up on by babies and had it’s toes in cow poo. It works and looks like new.
It is also a little over sized for my current camera and lens combo. But I’ve been promised I’ll soon grow into it. :D
You shoot a lot of birds, you might be on the same path.
Thanks for that Ted, an interesting read and so true :)
I have the very basic Manfrotto which is better than nothing
but not up to the weight I am putting on it by any means.
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