Good DSLR Tripod, £30 or less ????
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Don't do any of the lightweight Ebay tripods that can be had for £10-15. They are rubbish and the camera can and will fall off the head. Absolutely useless.
You could do what I did though, Manfrotto head (which I had lying around but can be had on Ebay for 20-30 s/h), then bought a s/h Velbon tripod off Ebay (99p), took the head off that, got a grub screw made up (but I'm sure they can be bought) that allowed me to connect the Manfrotto to the old tripod.
Looks horrible, but works well enough.
You could do what I did though, Manfrotto head (which I had lying around but can be had on Ebay for 20-30 s/h), then bought a s/h Velbon tripod off Ebay (99p), took the head off that, got a grub screw made up (but I'm sure they can be bought) that allowed me to connect the Manfrotto to the old tripod.
Looks horrible, but works well enough.
XG332 said:
Velbon df40 was £18 at Jessops. Next size up DF50 is about £24 IIRC
DF-40 is £25, DF-50 is £35 according to the Jessops website. £15 less than on Amazon where it's got a few rubbish reviews, and no positive ones (the DF-50 that is.) Mixed reviews on Jessops.Will be watching this thread with interest as I'm looking for a small tripod with a stable head for longer exposure shots at the same budget.
nickfrog said:
Cheap tripods are a false economy. Second hand Manfrotto a much better choice.
+1 from me. I wouldn't pay less than £100 for a tripod. It's not just about it being able to take the weight of your camera but actually holding it steady for pin sharp images with long shutter times. You just won't get that with a £30 tripod.tenohfive said:
XG332 said:
Velbon df40 was £18 at Jessops. Next size up DF50 is about £24 IIRC
DF-40 is £25, DF-50 is £35 according to the Jessops website. £15 less than on Amazon where it's got a few rubbish reviews, and no positive ones (the DF-50 that is.) Mixed reviews on Jessops.Will be watching this thread with interest as I'm looking for a small tripod with a stable head for longer exposure shots at the same budget.
They go up and down weekly. Keep looking.
Carrera_C said:
nickfrog said:
Cheap tripods are a false economy. Second hand Manfrotto a much better choice.
+1 from me. I wouldn't pay less than £100 for a tripod. It's not just about it being able to take the weight of your camera but actually holding it steady for pin sharp images with long shutter times. You just won't get that with a £30 tripod.Although I did notice this which would still give you 5p change......
....wouldn't know if it's "good" but I am rather tempted. Anyone?
I have this, its quite good, not ideal for low angle photos, but does other things well, nice and sturdy too, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Star-Tripod-Free-Carr...
I'm in the same boat as some others - better to spend big once than spend little lots. I can highly recommend the Redsnapper range.
http://www.redsnapperuk.com/camera-accessories/Sup...
http://www.redsnapperuk.com/camera-accessories/Sup...
Cheap ones will do a job and support a camera.
The included heads won't be especially nice to use and the will probably readily fall apart. But at the price it they last a few years ...
Never ever carry an extended cheap tripod with a camera fitted to the head.
Many of the cheap leg sets (and often the heads too) are available for peanuts on the internet with 'own brand' names but considerably more in the High Street with 'brand' names. Same products as far as one can tell.
I've used cheapo as a 'camera with large lens' support for some years. More or less using it like a monopod but with the convenience of being able to lock the position and leave it standing ready to go. Not a nice prospect to use the same item for, say, a landscape (even with a smaller lens) where some precision of composition might be required in 'hands off' mode.
The included heads won't be especially nice to use and the will probably readily fall apart. But at the price it they last a few years ...
Never ever carry an extended cheap tripod with a camera fitted to the head.
Many of the cheap leg sets (and often the heads too) are available for peanuts on the internet with 'own brand' names but considerably more in the High Street with 'brand' names. Same products as far as one can tell.
I've used cheapo as a 'camera with large lens' support for some years. More or less using it like a monopod but with the convenience of being able to lock the position and leave it standing ready to go. Not a nice prospect to use the same item for, say, a landscape (even with a smaller lens) where some precision of composition might be required in 'hands off' mode.
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