Which tripod for travelling with an SLR? Gorillapod?

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Looking for a small and easy way to set up my SLR when travelling, the Gorillapod one looks interesting and useful, especially for awkward ND shots.

Any recommendations on a particular model or another brand?

Many thanks in advance. :)
 
I have a Gorillapod SLR Zoom. It's good but I don't think its necessarily a replacement for a tripod though there are circumstances where they may be interchangeable. If you do go the gorillapod route, I would strongly suggest also getting an ball head otherwise framing becomes very difficult.

I keep looking at these and wondering if they'd be any good for traveling. Reviews seem ok.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Velbon-V209...TF8&coliid=I2K49DS1WQO9UK&colid=1DJZGITP4EOYT
 
Instead of those; a bean bag will give better support, is lighter and is cheaper.
 
Will make my usual suggestion of a Velbon Ultra or Maxi, both light,fold up small and quite stable given their size
 
I've one of these Trek-Teck Tpod & have had a D700+MB-D10 7 70-200mm VRII with no real hassles... Even reviewed it on Amazon as well :naughty:

Is handy and stands quite tall as well 13in iirc when fully extended an that earth magnet is extremely strong as well....
 
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........ Rich beat me to the same link by a minute :lol:
 
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I was thinking the same thing... Hence my OP was 1 minute later in the making than yours....

we cant do everything for those who ask - let them do some work :p :lol:
 
The beanbag idea is one I like, but won't be too great for angling up and down - will consider though as it seems ideal for a few situations, just not all.
 
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