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As a beginner i would like a tripod to help with scenery etc but is a cheap one much different to an expensive one?
 
Sirmol said:
As a beginner i would like a tripod to help with scenery etc but is a cheap one much different to an expensive one?
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Yes very different

You want a tripod to a) support the load your putting on it b) be nice and stable even under a reasonable wind c) be versatile, my tripod can go from several feet high to less than a couple of inches and finally it's nice if the tripod can be relatively light,

the more expensive a tripod you buy the more of those qualities it will have and honestly if you go for really cheap tripod frankly you will not get any of those qualities :shake:

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Hello, in short, yes. The design specifications of tripods (light to carry vs. sturdy/strong) are inherently contradictory and accepted wisdom appears to be that a tripod can be two of light, sturdy or cheap, but not all three.

I have recently bought a fairly cheap tripod (Hahnel Triad 100) for trying out landscape, and although it is fine for me at the moment, I expect I will want to upgrade it at some point in the future as it is not too happy holding my camera and my heavy lens.

The Redsnapper tripods seem to be well recommended on the forums as good value for money.
 
Short answer - yes.
Slightly longer answer - the cheaper ones are generally lightweight and just too flimsy as the legs are skinny and flex too much to be of any use.
You don't need to spend a fortune, but don't buy a really cheap one as (like me) you will end up buying another one any way.
What's your budget and what equipment will you be using?
I have a Manfrotto 055 pro b about £100.
 
Another vote for Redsnapper. Give Joe a call and explain your needs/budget. Very helpful guy and good products too!
 
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