Tripod Advice

[alanw89]

Been thinking about getting a tripod but dont really know anything about them apart from Manfrotto being mentioned alot. Found this one warehouse express and wondering if it was a good deal or not,

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/?/specials/slrp.ht...

its about as much as im willing to spend, don't know how much it is for a decent tripod so dont know if this is alot or not. Also can someone tell me what the difference is between the two heads. Also any other recommendations would be great.

Thanks

[RobDickinson]

I have a 190 manfrotto and ball head with quick release, the 055 looks similar, without the center verticle pole.

check on manfrotto's website if its high enough to shoot without stooping, get the ball head.

[stigmundfreud]

it really boils down to use

The heavy weight stuff is brilliant, specially with counterbalanced heads. Very smooth etc

Costs a bit

other end of scale is the lightweight cheap aluminium stuff. Great for hikes etc. Not the best but do the job. I got the cheapo jessops one and cannot fault it but its v light = more prone to wind etc but as I mostly use indoors its weight saving is a huge benefit witht he kit I carry

[Longers]

RobDickinson said:

I have a 190 manfrotto and ball head with quick release

Me to and I'm very happy with it.

RobDickinson said:

get the ball head.

I've also got that ball head. Compact in rucksack and quick to use, but depends what you want it for. If mainly for landscapes I think the 3 way head will be easier for composing, getting level horizons etc. Try before you buy
Longers

[beano500]

Link looks good value. Personally, I worked with cheap tat for years - false economy!

Now have s/hand 055C and 222 head, both battered but brilliant.

[VxDuncan]

Personally I bought an old slick tripod off the 'bay for a few quid. It's probably 60's or 70's vintage, built like a tank (mostly machined from billet, but lurvly and smooth. Granted things have moved on a bit and the it doesn't do anything fancy like dropping to within an inch of the ground, but for simple, normal height shots it's perfect and rock solid. All for less than a tenner.

(That said I'd love a sexy CF number)

[poah]

I did have a pro 55b and 222 head whih was great untill it was nicked :@

[alanw89]

Thanks for the replies, I decided just to go with the one i linked to, ordered it yesterday just before 5 and it came this morning now i just need to wait for it to get dark.

[beano500]

alanw89 said:

...now i just need to wait for it to get dark.

Why? Is it a nasty colour?