Who has this: Manfrotto Tripod MKC3-H01 - Compact

Hi all -

I am considering this: Manfrotto MKC-H01
- compact 4-section tripod
- non-slip rubber feet
- hybrid ball-head
- quick-release plate
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- max supported weight is: 1.5kg
- max height is: 154cm
- tripod weight is: 1.15kg
- GBP 50.00 - Argos Retail

I am looking at getting a 'throw-away' el-cheapo tripod for a 1-off fireworks display shoot here in London-UK for guy-fawkes night on Saturday 5th Nov.

I will be taking limited gear:
1 x 40D
1 x 10-22mm EF-S
1 x 50mm 1.8 EF
1 x RS 80N3 cable-release

So, to support the 40D with my w/angle lens should not pose a problem.
My criteria is that the tripod must be light-weight, compact and easy to use.

Two Questions for you all:
1.> Anyone currently using this for 'light' use successfully ?
2.> Is there an alternative that is better based upon price/weight/ease-of-use ?

Thanks in advance....

I have this tripod and it works pretty well. I initially picked this up because it was lightweight and portable. It holds up well with the lenses you have. I have the same ones too. If you're just looking for a really cheap, lightweight tripod then this one is a pretty good choice.

h1r0ll3r wrote in post #13339449
I have this tripod and it works pretty well. I initially picked this up because it was lightweight and portable. It holds up well with the lenses you have. I have the same ones too. If you're just looking for a really cheap, lightweight tripod then this one is a pretty good choice.

Hey thanks 'HiRoller',

Cool, I feel very re-assured to 'bite-the-bullet' and run with this.
I'll buy this later today.

For a throw away tripod, 50 quid is a lot... Just buy some cheap 10 pound tripod from a store or online if you're going to throw it away.

Sirrith wrote in post #13341253
For a throw away tripod, 50 quid is a lot... Just buy some cheap 10 pound tripod from a store or online if you're going to throw it away.

You're right! -

Although, I still need something steady that is guaranteed to work that I can get a hold of pretty quickly as Saturday quickly approaches.

I suppose the sensible thing to do after this session is to either 'gift' it to someone or (and I am not keen on deception) is to return this product to the store stating that it is somehow unsuitable.

I am forever traveling around and I have purchased and left tripods in:
Miami, Quito, Bangalore, Dubai and soon here in the UK! - i know....

Why not just buy a small travel tripod?

buying it with the intention of using it then returning it to the store to me seems a bit fraudulent...

Totally agree with the above 2nd statement: ^^
I already stated that I am not keen on deception, so it is something that I will not do.

As for buying a dedicated travel tripod - yes - this is an option, but I carry so much gadgetry with me when traveling around that the tripod gets in the way and adds unwanted weight. Hence, I resort to this 'buy, use and dispose' approach. I know that even being wasteful is a sin!!

BTW: went out and bought it! - great packaging!

For the future, have you looked at mini tripods? I also don't like carrying around a full sized tripod with me, even the travel sized ones, so I've got a mini tripod that's about the same size as a mid-sized zoom lens, which fits perfectly in my bag and therefore doesn't clutter up my luggage

Sirrith wrote in post #13342463
For the future, have you looked at mini tripods? I also don't like carrying around a full sized tripod with me, even the travel sized ones, so I've got a mini tripod that's about the same size as a mid-sized zoom lens, which fits perfectly in my bag and therefore doesn't clutter up my luggage

Curiosity is now aroused - thank you.....

Do you have any examples of either sites/images that I can look at?

NB:
I already have 2 x micro-pods to mount either side of my Macro flashgun MT24-EX and U have 1 x GorillaPod lurking around somewhere in a suitcase....

Well if you click on the link in my sig for the velbon, it has pictures and some discussion

Ok

Finally managed to edit the original file to conform to the 150kb limit using a software application called PhotoScape - that, incidentally, I have never used before!!

So apologies in advance for the poor editing work!

BTW:
I should have read your signature earlier - the Velbon seems quite impressive.

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Looks like a decent little 'pod, what are you going to do with it after the fireworks?