Tripod and Head suggestions.

[The Chiller]

Hi All
Looking to buy my first tripod so suggestions please. I have the Nikon D90 with at the moment the Nikon 18x105 and the 70x300 VR lens I will also be getting the Nikon 105 Macro lens soon. I would like a carbon tripod for lightness so what do you suggest. My budget is £400 for tripod and head. Many thanks for any help and advice.
Gary

 

[SoDoSoPa]

Giottos MTL8361B and MH1311-652 Ball Head Socket With Quick Release Plate

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Giottos-GTM...QTSO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1344838903&sr=8-4

 

[Jayst84]

There are lots of different types of head out there. You should go have a play with some first, and get a rough idea of what you like. For example, I hate ballheads and those pistol grip things, but some people swear by them.

 

[gramps]

All you need for £329

 

[markmullen]

It depends on what you're using it as to which head to recommend.

As an example I use geared heads (Manfrotto 405 and 410) which are ideal for the landscapes that I take but would be useless for birding.

If you let us know what sort of thing you like to photograph we'll be able to make better suggestions.

As to C/F legs, I've got a Gitzo mountaineer for travelling and carrying when walking, it is very good and surprisingly solid despite the lower leg sections being tiny.

 

[scarbo]

Hi All
Looking to buy my first tripod so suggestions please. I have the Nikon D90 with at the moment the Nikon 18x105 and the 70x300 VR lens I will also be getting the Nikon 105 Macro lens soon. I would like a carbon tripod for lightness so what do you suggest. My budget is £400 for tripod and head. Many thanks for any help and advice.
Gary

The Induro carbon fibre tripods look good. See below from high to low.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_st...800,n:560834,n:1104388,p_4:Induro&sort=-price

 

[The Chiller]

Thank you for all the reply's it is very much appreciated and a great help.