What Tripod to buy?
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If you're taking photos of wildlife then I guess that you need something fairly lightweight, which means CF. And, being of the female persuasion, I'll guess you're not very tall (less than 6 foot). So a short(ish) CF tripod a bit like the Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 at £210. But that doesn't leave much for a head - and you'll want a good head for that big lens.
Lots of people on here like Redsnapper (and TP members can get a discount). I've no experience with them, but their 283C looks like it would suit your needs for just £130.
That leaves us with the difficult bit - the head. Really you want a gimbal head like this. But that's a bit more than allowed for in your budget. I've never tried the Manfrotto 393 head, but lots of people use that for big lenses and it's only £120.
So the Redsnapper legs with the Manfrotto head will be a pretty good setup for £250. And then you can start saving for a real gimbal head.
Lots of people on here like Redsnapper (and TP members can get a discount). I've no experience with them, but their 283C looks like it would suit your needs for just £130.
That leaves us with the difficult bit - the head. Really you want a gimbal head like this. But that's a bit more than allowed for in your budget. I've never tried the Manfrotto 393 head, but lots of people use that for big lenses and it's only £120.
So the Redsnapper legs with the Manfrotto head will be a pretty good setup for £250. And then you can start saving for a real gimbal head.
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Big welcome from me too Sue.
The Giottos MTL 8361B CF tripod came in very well in this review
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/carbon-fibre-tripod-group-test-11207
and is available from Morris Photo, post free at just a shade under £180. If you like a pan n tilt head I can testify that the Giottos MH5001 is excellent as is their M1312-652 ballhead.
There are some lightweight and very effective aluminium legs around too. Vanguard make an excellent one in the 263AT but I would recommend a Giottos head to go with it.
Hope this helps
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The Giottos MTL 8361B CF tripod came in very well in this review
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/carbon-fibre-tripod-group-test-11207
and is available from Morris Photo, post free at just a shade under £180. If you like a pan n tilt head I can testify that the Giottos MH5001 is excellent as is their M1312-652 ballhead.
There are some lightweight and very effective aluminium legs around too. Vanguard make an excellent one in the 263AT but I would recommend a Giottos head to go with it.
Hope this helps
H
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Probably not the best type of head for shooting wildlife with a massive lens.