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Jan 31, 2014 18:00 |  #1

I am looking for a small, light tripod to use with a point and shoot (G16 or G1X) for a Europe trip. Small enough to fit in a small backpack.
Any recommendations?
Anyone used the Gorilla brand before?

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Jan 31, 2014 23:29 |  #2

Budget..?


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Jan 31, 2014 23:37 |  #3

Probably not to much. Just for the point and shoot. Have a larger Manfrotto for home use.


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Jan 31, 2014 23:50 |  #4

Check out http://www.mefoto.com/ (external link)


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Feb 01, 2014 01:27 |  #5

Thanks but these are way too big. Just need something small to sit on a table or wall. Will only be used for a point and shoot.


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Feb 01, 2014 01:51 |  #6

You may want to try this: http://joby.com/gorill​apod (external link)


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Feb 01, 2014 01:54 |  #7

Used a Velbon tabletop tripod to travel through Australia. Great fit in any pack.

http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …inum_tabletop_t​ripod.html (external link)


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Feb 01, 2014 02:08 |  #8

I have a Gitzo G0012 Mark 2 which is great for travel, sadly appears discontinued!


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Feb 01, 2014 03:44 |  #9

I actually just went through this decision before a cruise earlier this month. I wanted something in could slip in a camera bag and have ready, but not have to lug around on tours (while also keeping up with my 3 year old daughter).

I ended up with this...

http://www.amazon.com …manfrotto+table​top+tripod (external link)

It's amazingly sturdy for such a tiny little tripod. It's metal, with a little cork foot on each leg so it's non-scratch and non-skid. It doesn't come with a head (they sell one that does), but can be easily screwed onto a point and shoot without one. I ended up borrowing the Markins Q3T from my Gitzo Traveler CF tripod and used it with my 5D Mark III + 24-105L or 17-35L mostly. I ended up using it in places I could have never used a traditional tripod, like sitting it on some rather wide and flat handrails on the ship, ping pong tables, etc.

I considered a gorillapod, but didn't think I'd use it enough to spend the money on the SLR model. The one I was going to need was also considerably larger than the Manfrotto model I ended up with. For a P&S, that may not be much of an issue.


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Feb 01, 2014 07:27 as a reply to  @ DL Photo's post |  #10

This is what I use.

http://www.amazon.com …r=8-3&keywords=joby+micro (external link)


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Feb 01, 2014 08:32 |  #11

check this one - http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …_carbon_fiber_t​ripod.html (external link)




  
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Feb 01, 2014 09:57 |  #12

How about this one?

When folded, you can use it as a steady handle when panning while videotaping

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Strong enough to handle 5D3 with 100-400L but small enough to just tuck in your pocket
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Feb 01, 2014 10:18 |  #13

http://www.amazon.com …1&keywords=pedc​o+ultrapod (external link)

http://www.amazon.com …2&keywords=pedc​o+ultrapod (external link)


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Feb 01, 2014 16:33 |  #14

Pedco UltraPod II. Just got it for xmas, awesome and very well balanced ... even with a gripped T3i. I also like the velcro wrap for vertical mounts. A deal for less than $20. It's some type of polymer, not cheapo plastic.


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Feb 02, 2014 10:36 |  #15

http://www.adorama.com …Nj-vI3srbwCFQPZQgodACQAmg (external link)

this is pretty tiny (will fit in a small bag) and can still be used as a full size (or at least close) tripod.


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