Red Snapper

I've got one. I think they are great for the price. I have done a few long exposure with it and it seemed very stable. I got mine on offer and then got the ball head for it a few weeks later.
 
I haven't got a redsnapper tripod but I do own their monopod cracking bit of kit for the money.
 
I have the 4 section leg alloy tripod and 3 way head and can't fault it. Packs down nice and compact and isn't too heavy. nice and stable too. Might upgrade to the ball head though possibly.
 
Ive got the 284 red snapper too, very good build quality and heavy, which is good for very stable shooting, but a pain to lug around with you all day.
 
darkeeboy said:
Ive got the 284 red snapper too, very good build quality and heavy, which is good for very stable shooting, but a pain to lug around with you all day.
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Agree about the weight but they are only the same as most other alloy tripods, you do get a decent carry bag with an elasticated strap for carrying it about too. Theyre excellent value for money IMO:thumbs:
 
disco41 said:
I haven't got a redsnapper tripod but I do own their monopod cracking bit of kit for the money.
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I've been looking at getting the monopod, but I'm not sure what head to use with it.

Most online reviews seem to talk about the RSH-20 Mini Ball Head, but I can't find that on their website.
 
On the question of ball heads, does anyone have a quick guide to the two adjusters? I understand one of them releases the tightness to allow adjustments, but the other?
 
The small knob adjusts the "tension".

You can set it so that the ball doesn't become completel slack when you release the large knob. Set it to offset the weight/balance of whichever camera/lens you're using.

HTH

To the OP - I can't vouch for the legs, but the RSH-12 is excellent for £50!
 
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Make sure you get the tripod they do with the flip locking legs, like the manfrotto ones. I had a redsnapper tripod with the "screw" method of tightening and untightening the legs and one of the legs literally fell out of the socket :( I also had the ball head, which was nice and solid but the tripod I had clearly wasn't that great quality compared to what most people do receive.

The flip lock leg design also speeds up getting the tripod out and putting it away, which is a bonus for me personally. I now own a manfrotto tripod which weighs alot, but is absolutely solid.
 
James J said:
Make sure you get the tripod they do with the flip locking legs, like the manfrotto ones. I had a redsnapper tripod with the "screw" method of tightening and untightening the legs and one of the legs literally fell out of the socket :(
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i just got one a couple of weeks ago and it does say to just unscrew it a 1/4 turn ;)
 
new2me said:
i just got one a couple of weeks ago and it does say to just unscrew it a 1/4 turn ;)
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I did do that :P The piece of plastic that holds the leg in to stop it from going too far out when you loosen the screw was defective though, allowing the leg to literally fall out.
 
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