Hama Star Tripods

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Are these worth a go? I've seen a couple of people have these and seem happy with them. The reviews on Amazon are pretty good and for less than £15 I thought it would ease the strain of startup costs for a newbie like me.

I'm thinking 1.7kg isn't too heavy for me to carry as I'm a big lad myself! And should carry a 550d with my other planned purchase of a 55-250 is lens.
 
I've one of these and it holds my canon1000d very well light ,enough to carry and steady on rough ground and if your on a budget like me it should serve you well hope this helps
 
I have a Hama Star 42 tripod, which feels incredibly flimsy compared to my 055XPROB, but there's a sizeable difference in price. I only use it for off camera flash. I don't have a redsnapper, but they come highly recommended, so may be worth considering one of those. They're probably more versatile too, with a lower minimum height. I think they do deals for TP members too!
 
I first started with a Hama,very light but useless in a little bit wind.
You will only end up buying a better one sooner or later,i have wasted a few quid buying cheap just to replace things.:)

Love my redsnapper.:thumbs:
 
I have one, it might not be the best, but when you’re starting out you need/want so much gear and when you want it all now, cost does play a big part.

I do believe that if you buy cheap you buy twice. But in saying that I figure that if i do upgrade to a new stand i will keep it and use it as a flash stand or something so not really a waste of money!

When it no longer suits my needs then i will upgrade but for £15 its worth having and at the moment it does me fine.

I have used it a lot and never had any problems with it, but then I have not been out in high winds!

I you just want something to start practicing long exposures or landscape photography etc. It’s a good cheap start!

I recommend it.
 
Spoony said:
I have one, it might not be the best, but when you’re starting out you need/want so much gear and when you want it all now, cost does play a big part.

I do believe that if you buy cheap you buy twice. But in saying that I figure that if i do upgrade to a new stand i will keep it and use it as a flash stand or something so not really a waste of money!

When it no longer suits my needs then i will upgrade but for £15 its worth having and at the moment it does me fine.

I have used it a lot and never had any problems with it, but then I have not been out in high winds!

I you just want something to start practicing long exposures or landscape photography etc. It’s a good cheap start!

I recommend it.
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Just wait until it topples over in a gust of wind and wrecks your gear. Not worth it in my opinion.
 
What's the deal with strong wind, does it not have enough 'spread' on the legs or is it because it is light?

I plan on carrying it around on days out so light is good!
 
the spread of the legs is only 80cm at max and with the camera attached to the top it does make it top heavy, so you do need to be careful.
 
Sure it's cheap and lightweight but it's ok to start with we can't all spend £100.00 and if it's windy don't walk away and leave it , simples !!!
 
If you want to have a look at one PC world sell them, Just dont pay PC world prices they sell them at £50+
 
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ruffdog64 said:
Sure it's cheap and lightweight but it's ok to start with we can't all spend £100.00 and if it's windy don't walk away and leave it , simples !!!
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You do make a compelling argument there!
 
I've got a star 63 and had no troubles with it so far. Its been solid enough for my needs although I don't tend to take camera kit out in any gales. It has a bag hook to stabilise it if needed and it's light enough to carry around all day. It is plasticky but treated with care it should last, it's certainly good vfm at 15 quid if you're on a budget.
 
jockwav said:
I first started with a Hama,very light but useless in a little bit wind.
You will only end up buying a better one sooner or later,i have wasted a few quid buying cheap just to replace things.:)

Love my redsnapper.:thumbs:
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:agree:
I have a compact Fuji f1000fd light and been a great servant bought a hama Star 75 for pennies really have no problems with setting up but the legs are short.
However moved up to Canon 40D and the hama was not up to the task as jockwav says. Now own the manfrotto 55XBpro couldnt be more happy with the purchase.
 
I've got the Hama Star 62. It's fine for what I need! It's got a hook on the bottom so if you plan on going out when it's a bit windy, then hang your bag or something on it to add some weight to it. Got mine from MyMemory
 
Thanks all for the comments. I was wondering about waiting as I'm looking to get the 55-250 lens and was worried I may need something to steady it at longer distances. After I've forked out for the lens I won't have £50 but I'll get the lens and then see how much I need a tripod and how long I can wait.

I am quite impatient!!!
 
chopchop said:
I've got a star 63 and had no troubles with it so far. Its been solid enough for my needs although I don't tend to take camera kit out in any gales. It has a bag hook to stabilise it if needed and it's light enough to carry around all day. It is plasticky but treated with care it should last, it's certainly good vfm at 15 quid if you're on a budget.
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Snap. It's by no means the perfect tripod, and I'd love something better, but if you're on a budget, and careful with your equipment should it be a bit windy, then it'll serve you fine. I do like how light it is though, makes it easy to carry if you're out and about for a few hours.
 
Just spoke to my mum (on the phone not the forum!) and she said hers has a tendency to slowly tilt forward so the lens starts pointing to the floor.

Anyone else suffering with a droop one...

...sorry, couldn't resist!

Seriously, anyone else had this problem?
 
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