Which tripod

[rhonddaboy]

Hi Guys,
Sorry if this has been done before, I am considering buying a tripod but what do I go for? I am looking in the up to £50 bracket.
Want to try some low light photography, waterfalls and landscape.
Cheers
Alan

 

[markta]

Something lightweight, but very sturdy...

For £50, your best bet would be a Redsnapper, but IMHO doesn't compete with a Gitzo (£450 plus).

The sturdier the better and if you're gonna be walking about a lot, then it needs to be reasonably light.

Whether you're a beginner or not, a rigid tripod is the way to go forward as camera shake will happen with a flimsy unit, pro or casual photographer.

 

[Viking]

Alan,

Generally speaking, with tripods you get what you pay for. Stability is a key factor.

The red snapper brand has quite a large following. The tripod can be bought for £50, but you then have to buy a head. The three way head is £30.

A link to their website:
http://www1.clikpic.com/Redsnapper/photo_1036442.html

John


John

 

[fracster]

For £50, your best bet would be a Redsnapper, but IMHO doesn't compete with a Gitzo (£450 plus).

Do you really expect it too,looking at the price differential?..........

 

[rhonddaboy]

Thanks guys

 

[mrgas]

i got a velbon 200r last december it was on offer at London camera exchange for a little less than £50

its my first ever tripod so i'm no expert

it does everything i want though and is very stable

heres a link , not sure who's doing them cheapest though

http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/1004/Velbon-Sherpa-200R-Tripod.html?referrer=froogle&utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=pid1004

 

[InkZ]

I've got a redsnapper, very happy with it. I've got the ball head.

 

[stan the man]

some sound advice here alan....take it from me,it will be false economy to buy a cheap tripod.although i don't have one,the redsnapper tripods come highly recommended...value for your money,plus 10% off for TP members.i personally use a manfrotto 190 XPROB plus an 804RC2 head,but that will set you back approx £140.

 

[sym_richard]

a manfrotto 190xdb+486RC2 head should be enough, cost £100

 

[rhonddaboy]

Thanks once again guys, some saving to do then.
Cheers
Alan

 

[LongLensPhotography]

I finally settled down with Manfrotto 190xprob with standard 3 way head. After wasting money on Jessops tripod, and much better Velbon, I picked this up a few months ago. I don't use it that much but the difference is clear. It extends much taller, and is rock solid. Also you can't beat it for macro work. If you need a good one better save up and pay only once.

 

[fracster]

I have a redsnapper and a 190,for what I do,I prefer the Redsnapper all day long over the 190.

 

[strobemonkey]

I have a redsnapper and a 190,for what I do,I prefer the Redsnapper all day long over the 190.

Can you please elaborate on this, as I'm torn between the two tripods, and the RHS-12 vs.488RC2/RC4 heads.