Recommend a budget tripod? - EOS400

[uk messer]

Hello people,

Been a bit busy lately but I need to buy a small tripod to use for photographing relatively close up stuff on a table.

I was presuming that most tripods use a standard thread across manufacturers and that I could pick up pretty much any model or make of tripod - right? I did see a Sony VMT something or another but the write up said it worked with certain Sony models.

I've got a Canon EOS400D

BTW...I'm a not a professional camera user, if you hadn't noticed, I just sort of fumble through..lol... but learning all the time.;)

[Sasquatch41]

Remember with tripods, you get what you pay for.

[johneo]

Hello people,

Been a bit busy lately but I need to buy a small tripod to use for photographing relatively close up stuff on a table.

I was presuming that most tripods use a standard thread across manufacturers and that I could pick up pretty much any model or make of tripod - right? I did see a Sony VMT something or another but the write up said it worked with certain Sony models.

I've got a Canon EOS400D

BTW...I'm a not a professional camera user, if you hadn't noticed, I just sort of fumble through..lol... but learning all the time.;)

From my own experience ... save up and "invest" in a good tripod. Nothing worse than having a "budget" tripod that topples over with your not so inexpensive camera and lens sitting on top of it. Yes, it happened to me, luckily with an old 35mm camera. Camera was fine ... tripod went into the trash right then and there.

I spent a little extra and bought a Bogen-Manfroto tripod and I think this thing could stand a heard of buffalo it is so steady ... well worth it, even though I do not use it all the time.

And what's "budget" anyway? You can get a good tripod for under $200 ... is it worth saving a few bucks not getting something that will last?

[uk messer]

Hi,

Thanks for the replies. Sorry, yes, I didn't specify a budget. I was really looking for something around £50 ($100) or less.

I understand that you get what you pay for. I do invest in decent stuf where it's needed but don't want to go overboard as firstly the tripod will be pretty much set up in on place and never transported. Once I get some value out of it I'll probably spend a little more.

Cheers. :)

[Duncs]

if your budget is really tight, then Tesco has them for less than a tenner, now that's a budget tripod!I'm not saying anything about the quality though

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.100-5258.aspx

[tmcman]

I've always been happy with Slik products.
And a little higher up but not in the stratosphere
I love my Velbon Carmagne (carbon/magnesium).
Good shooting.

[QF-347]

i just got a Manfrotto 190Pro and
a 808RC4 standard 3 way head.
it is very nice :)

camo

[shannyD]

Remember with tripods, you get what you pay for.

aint that the truth. the one i have for now doesnt sit level no matter how level it is.. my xti i guess is just too heavy especially with that 50 1.8 on their. lol.

i would pay for a better one that can handle some weight. i made that mistake a while ago, and i will be upgrading soon..

shannon

[thitipong]

Manfrotto is the popular one

[rang]

i just got a Manfrotto 190Pro and
a 808RC4 standard 3 way head.
it is very nice :)

camo


Ditto on the Manfrotto. I just picked up two of the Manfrotto 190 Pro's with the integrated center column that will go up and then horizontal. The legs will splay out nearly flat. Teamed them both up with Manfrotto drag pan heads 488 RC2's.

At a show in US legs were ~USD$129.00 each, heads were USD$112.00. Impulse grab. Glad I did. I have lots of others (Giotto's, Bogens, Gitzos) but these break down fairly small but are rock solid/stable, even with a 5D ,3set Kenko ext. tubes, Tamron 2.0 TC and Tammy 90 for "bee butt shots" the 190Pro is rock steady.

Also holds long glass with TC rock steady.

Good bang for buck.

Don't see buying another set of legs for a long time.