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Morning guys,I'm a newbie just feeling my way into photography.I'm looking to buy a tripod at the moment.I'm happy to buy second hand but don't really want to spend lots at the moment.any advice you can give me would be great
 
depends on if you want something light to be easily transportable or something heavier for a studio.
Couple of things to take into consideration- what weight will it support and how much movement fully extended. as shutter slap could have an affect. Next is what type of head are you considering -fluid -ball- pistol grip with or without handles . Even the way the extended legs lock need consideration. My main tripod is a Manfrotto and for out and about my Velbon
So best is know your budget and work to that. even construction material of a tripod affects the price.
I just picked up one of these
http://www.wexphotographic.com/primaphoto-foldable-kit-1574093/ the tripod itself is good for the price but really the head is poor as there is only one nut tightening for all movement. so needs really a different head.. Named brands usually are a lot more expensive. i got this one for a specific purpose , cheaper brands such as Velbon are good for the money
 
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I hear redsnapper tripods are good value for the money. I believe talkphotography members used to get 10% discount (they may still do).

If you are willing to spend a bit more I personally bought used feisol tournament tripod long back from evilbay. Its serving me really well.
 
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I hear redsnapper tripods are good value for the money. I believe talkphotography members used to get 10% discount (they may still do).

If you are willing to spend a bit more I personally bought used feisol tournament tripod long back from evilbay. Its serving me really well.
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He is looking at a cheaper tripod than feisol which are well overpriced for what they are
 
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He is looking at a cheaper tripod than feisol which are well overpriced for what they are
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In your opinion may be. They are well worth the investment IMO. Cheaper to buy once and use it for a long time. I'd have loved to purchase gitzo but feisol makes for happy medium between price and quality.
You also don't know how much I paid for my feisol, so you shouldn't jump to conclusions either.

Also I did also link to a cheaper option. The cheaper tripod I owned previous don't sell any more, plus selling and buying turned out to be more expensive in the end.
 
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Thanks for the replies guys.it's not for studio work more of a lightweight,out and about tripod.with regards what type of head,I'm open to suggestions on this as wouldn't know what suitable.will be used for things like castle/building photography also scenery.thanks in advance
 
I can vouch for Red Snapper being a worthy starter tripod. I've just upgraded mine and it's lasted me well considering what it cost me and that was with the a discount.
 
I bought my redsnapper about 6 or 7 rears ago,i think it was about £70 then,still going strong.:):banana:
 
Second hand is good...
If a tripod is complete and working it is probably as good as it ever was. they rarely wear out.

Though I used a Slick 88 to death, it virtually disintegrated after a couple of months in a very muddy construction site. the replacement manfrotto 055 proB survived twice as long on the site and is still good as new 9 years later.

The Manfrotto coped with out a hitch in this stuff week on end.
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Sk66 I quite agree you may remember I had the same dilemma a couple of months ago.The Vanguard is an excellent tripod of which I have no regrets in buying one.

My advice is to buy the best tripod you can afford,I originally when I started a year ago bought a cheap I-gizzod from Amazon threw it in the bin after a couple of months.
 
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