Camlink tripod and remote release

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I'm looking for a reasonably cheap tripod to get me started with some attempted macro and light trail photography, and came across this Camlink tripod for £30. http://www.camerabox.co.uk/productDA.asp?ProductName=Camlink-TP-PRE-27-Tripod-%28Clearance%29&ProductID=17202

Does anyone have any experience of this tripod, is it worthwhile getting one to start out with? Or should I opt for something better? I'm a total beginner in when it comes to dslr's so haven't a clue what to look out for. Willing to pay up to £50 for a tripod though if the £30 ones are no good (assuming the £50 ones are good too that is!!?) :shrug:

I'm also after a remote release set up, to help me one my way. I've seen some on Amazon and what not for £20. Will they do the trick?

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Hi Mark and welcome to the forum!

The camlink tripods are good and the one you have linked to will be more than suitable if you are just using your 400D with a small lens.
If you intend to go for big/heavy lens then it will start to struggle under the weight and you certainly don't want to compromise an expensive lens.

I use a Camlink tripod but it is the TPPRO28 which is substantially sturdier and can also be used for low level shooting http://www.camlink.eu.com/products/tripods/professional/TPPRO28B.html
Despite the price shown on the camlink website I think I paid £65 for it new out of Jessops.

As for remote releases, the official canon one for your camera I believe is an RC60-E3 (someone correct me if I am wrong).
There are plenty third party providers for remote shutter cables that work well. Hell even some of the cheapo ones on ebay are just as good!
 
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stupar said:
Hi Mark and welcome to the forum!

The camlink tripods are good and the one you have linked to will be more than suitable if you are just using your 400D with a small lens.
If you intend to go for big/heavy lens then it will start to struggle under the weight and you certainly don't want to compromise an expensive lens.

I use a Camlink tripod but it is the TPPRO28 which is substantially sturdier and can also be used for low level shooting http://www.camlink.eu.com/products/tripods/professional/TPPRO28B.html
Despite the price shown on the camlink website I think I paid £65 for it new out of Jessops.

As for remote releases, the official canon one for your camera I believe is an RC60-E3 (someone correct me if I am wrong).
There are plenty third party providers for remote shutter cables that work well. Hell even some of the cheapo ones on ebay are just as good!
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Cheers mate!! :thumbs:

All I have just yet is the 18-55 kit lens. Looking to buy a 55-250 Canon lens soon though, but I suspect this doesn't come under the "big/heavy lens" bracket though, does it?

Do the wireless remotes such as the Canon RC6 require some sort of receiver attachment on the camera? Or is that what the IR sensor on the 400D is for?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Canon-RC-Camera-control-infrared/dp/B0037NX6JY

Would one of these work or is cable release better?
 
The RC 6 works in conjunction with the IR sensor on the camera body.
To use this remote you have to be in front of the camera.

Cabled remotes are better if you intend to operate from the rear of the camera e.g. long exposures.
 
If you buy a tripod, try to avoid one that has the leg brace against the centre column.

Unless you know every surface you are going to shoot on will be either flat or at a consistent angle they are frustrating at best. Instead look for one that independent legs.

Right now the best value for money is the redsnapper xmas deal.

http://www.redsnapperuk.com/camera-accessories/RS-283_tripod_and_RSH-24_3-way_head_.html#a91

I don't know what materials the camlink head are made from, but redsnapper is all metal where it needs to be. For the price they are a very good buy.
 
RichardtheSane said:
If you buy a tripod, try to avoid one that has the leg brace against the centre column.

Unless you know every surface you are going to shoot on will be either flat or at a consistent angle they are frustrating at best. Instead look for one that independent legs.

Right now the best value for money is the redsnapper xmas deal.

http://www.redsnapperuk.com/camera-accessories/RS-283_tripod_and_RSH-24_3-way_head_.html#a91

I don't know what materials the camlink head are made from, but redsnapper is all metal where it needs to be. For the price they are a very good buy.
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Ahhh, I'd not thought of that! :thumbs: Just ordered a Redsnapper tripod, the RS284 though.
 
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