Tripods.................

[Mr Noble]

I am looking for a good compact pod. Idealy one that folds to 30 odd cm long so I can strap it to my bag for travel and one thats light and sturdy.

Any ideas, are there any must haves. I used to have a manfrotto carbon one, but never used it as it was a bit too big to "just bring incase". I have seen the mini ones with pull out silver legs in currys but they seem a bit flimsy.

Will spend up to 100 big ones.

Thanks gents.

Greg

[Black5]

Manfrotto 714 / 718 / 724 series . . .

[te51cle]

Velbon Ultra Luxi F or SF might suit you, theyre a bit sturdier than the Ultra Maxi series.

[simpo two]

Velbon CX Mini is a tiddler, £22. You can't really have ultra-lightweight and robust/sturdy though!

[Mr Noble]

Thanks guys. I had just spotted the velbon range. They are ok then right?

Thx GN

[simpo two]

Mr Noble said:

I had just spotted the velbon range. They are ok then right?Thx GN

It's cute, but doesn't go up very high. The tilt (sideways) action of the head is rather flimsy and don't expect it to stay up in a strong wind. It's lightweight and inexpensive though; as I say you can't really have it both ways.

[Mr Noble]

The velbon mini cx Looks good for a tiddler one.

Although the Ultra luxi seems to be the business really.


Thx for the advice guys.

Greg