I'm sure this topic has been asked before but can anyone suggest a good tripod for a beginner?
fvsurfer Member 196 posts Joined Jan 2011 More info | Jun 14, 2011 02:01 | #1 I'm sure this topic has been asked before but can anyone suggest a good tripod for a beginner? Canon EOS 60D/Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC
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xarqi Cream of the Crop  10,435 posts Likes: 2 Joined Oct 2005 Location: Aotearoa/New Zealand More info | Jun 14, 2011 03:53 | #2 One of the Manfrotto 190 or 055s maybe.
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coinnut Member 170 posts Joined May 2011 Location: New York, USA More info | Jun 14, 2011 08:26 | #3 xarqi wrote in post #12590102  Cheap tripods are usually more trouble than they are worth. Second that! I bought a $50 job in Bestbuy, no I am looking for a steady,tight tripod! "Those who stand for nothing,will fall for anything"
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Unregistered.Coward Senior Member  884 posts Joined Oct 2010 Location: Looking thru the viewfinder More info | Jun 14, 2011 08:33 | #4 The Manfrotto 055Prob is a popular model. coupled with Manfrotto 498RC2 ballhead ....the best camera is the one you have on you at the time.
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ahendarman Senior Member  851 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2008 Location: SoCal More info | Jun 14, 2011 08:36 | #5 Manfrotto 055xprob and 488RC2
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ScottM Goldmember More info | Jun 14, 2011 08:50 | #6 Personally, I am not a fan of the Manfrotto ballhead quick release system. I would suggest looking for a head that is compatible with the Arca-Swiss QR plate system. I have a Giottos ballhead that is Arca-Swiss compatible, and coupled that with a Flashpoint carbon fiber tripod from Adorama.
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projectmayhem713 Senior Member 584 posts Likes: 1 Joined Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area More info | +1 for Arca-Swiss. If a RRS is out of the budget, try a flashpoint from adorama. I actually like mine, although I can't speak to it's longevity yet... 5D2 - 24-70 f2.8L - 50 1.4 - S100
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aliengin Goldmember 1,159 posts Likes: 78 Joined Mar 2011 More info | Jun 14, 2011 14:20 | #8 I bought one of the store brands from best buy. Its carbon fiber and sturdy. I think it was on sale for $150 or something. Does the job but if you lose the plate you are screwed! they don't have any spare parts what so ever.
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nate42nd Senior Member  767 posts Likes: 1 Joined Mar 2010 Location: The Wild West More info | Jun 14, 2011 14:31 | #9 Another for the Manfrotto O55XPROB I love it. If it fits your budget....even if not. Spend the extra money for years of service. 7D - - 17-55 F/2.8 - 24-105 F/4L - 100mm F/2.8 - 50mm F/1.8 - S95 / To see all click here
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SnapFire Member 230 posts Joined Feb 2011 Location: Mayfield NY More info | Jun 14, 2011 14:48 | #10 Find some models you like and check ebay. I originally bought a $50 tripod from Best Buy. Shortly thereafter I was looking for a good tripod. I went on ebay and got a Bogen 3011 (pretty simple set of legs) for $50 and then scored a Manfrotto 460MG head for about $40. The Best Buy tripod (as others have stated) is now used only for off camera flash. If I had just a little extra money I would have gone for the 190xprob or the 055xprob legs. SnapFire
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Jun 15, 2011 00:12 | #11 xarqi wrote in post #12590102 One of the Manfrotto 190 or 055s maybe. Get a ball head and some plates too. Cheap tripods are usually more trouble than they are worth. Thanks. So, I should get two separate things aside from a tripod? What does a ball head and plate do? Canon EOS 60D/Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC
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Jun 15, 2011 00:17 | #12 Unregistered.Coward wrote in post #12590795 The Manfrotto 055Prob is a popular model. coupled with Manfrotto 498RC2 ballhead http://www.amazon.com …d=1308058183&sr=8-1-spell http://www.amazon.com …CWUK/ref=pd_bxgy_p_text_b I really like the RC2 plate system. Those Bestbuy / Wally-World Tripods make good flash stands though. Thanks! Wow, tripods are expensive. Canon EOS 60D/Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC
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Jun 15, 2011 00:18 | #13 ahendarman wrote in post #12590811 Manfrotto 055xprob and 488RC2 Look at a good review at the Accessories and Storage forum I can also recommend Feisol tripod and Photoclam ball head. They are a bit pricy but it'll be the last tripod you'll ever need to buy. Thanks for the link. Canon EOS 60D/Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC
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Jun 15, 2011 00:20 | #14 Scott M wrote in post #12590920 Personally, I am not a fan of the Manfrotto ballhead quick release system. I would suggest looking for a head that is compatible with the Arca-Swiss QR plate system. I have a Giottos ballhead that is Arca-Swiss compatible, and coupled that with a Flashpoint carbon fiber tripod from Adorama. If you have more money to spend, Really Right Stuff makes excellent ballheads. You got too complicated on me! Haha Canon EOS 60D/Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC
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Jun 15, 2011 00:21 | #15 projectmayhem713 wrote in post #12591594 +1 for Arca-Swiss. If a RRS is out of the budget, try a flashpoint from adorama. I actually like mine, although I can't speak to it's longevity yet... Seems like you're the second Arca-Swiss fan. Canon EOS 60D/Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC
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I didn't intend on spending over $100 on a tripod!