Manfrotto Modo 785B

[mantamark]

After looking for a better tripod than what came with my 400D, i thought this would do the trick.

Has all the features i want.

Then i read up on it.

Oh dear, top heavy, unstable with DSLR & anything over 20mm lens, no good for me.

I'm looking for something that will extend to a similar size ( 5 foot-ish), have quick release, be able to go low & be fairly light & compact.

Or am i asking too much for £40?

Thanks.

[DLInspire]

I think the 785B is a great tripod. It's fairly lightweight and compact..and pretty sturdy for my XTi + 28-135IS

[scot079]

Buy right or buy twice...go for the 190XPROB + a nice ballhead like the 488RC2.

[modemanual]

I have a 785B, not so bueno seeing that it failed under a 350D + 70-200mm 2.8L with its sissy quick release plate.

[mantamark]

Thanks for the advice, the 190 + head is a bit more than i can afford.

modemanual - how did it fail?

[scot079]

Thanks for the advice, the 190 + head is a bit more than i can afford.

modemanual - how did it fail?

I would keep saving then...more often than not, the ole' "you get what you pay for" mantra holds true in photo gear.

[mantamark]

Keep plugging on with the crappy pod till i can get the 190 then?

fair enough.

[Nick5]

Buy right or buy twice...go for the 190XPROB + a nice ballhead like the 488RC2. I like what Scott said. So much so I have that combination for my mobile tripod.

[rockabilly808]

I would keep saving then...more often than not, the ole' "you get what you pay for" mantra holds true in photo gear.

with the exception of the Nifty fifty, aweosme bang for the buck