Another Camera Tripod Thread

[bobski1]

Got some vouchers come through so naturally it is time to invest in a good tripod, a guy at work invested in one of these:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KNJ2QUA/ref...

& can't seem to speak highly enough of it, has anybody looked at it or even bought it previously?

Any other tripod recommendations for Nikon D3300?

[ecsrobin]

It depends on budget, I've just taken a look at that and thought how cheap all the catches look.

I use a giottos and manfrotto is probably the popular choice. I have a couple of friends running three legged thing tripods which are superb but pricey.

The big thing is having a stable tripod, avoid cheaper, lighter tripods as you'll end up buying twice.

[bobski1]

Budget is probably around £50-80

As with all things camera equipment will get what I pay for so would rather pay a little extra for something which will last instead of buying another a year later.

Do need something steady, I tried using a monopod but it just doesn't work for me

If I am using this for long exposure & night time shooting is it worth also investing in a remote shutter release?

[ecsrobin]

bobski1 said:

Budget is probably around £50-80

As with all things camera equipment will get what I pay for so would rather pay a little extra for something which will last instead of buying another a year later.

Do need something steady, I tried using a monopod but it just doesn't work for me

If I am using this for long exposure & night time shooting is it worth also investing in a remote shutter release?

For long exposure you need a very stable tripod, and if it has a hook for adding weight the better. A remote shutter is very useful although the other day I forgot mine so just used the self timer function before walking away.

[ruaricoles]

Redsnapper is a fairly common response to such a question on here

http://www.redsnapperuk.com/camera-accessories/Tri...

I have had one for a few years and am very happy with it; one of the bigger and heavier ones - you wouldn't want to walk up a mountain with it but that's sort of the point (for my needs anyway). It's got a hook for hanging your bag underneath and plenty of height and adjustment.

[Simpo Two]

bobski1 said:

Got some vouchers come through so naturally it is time to invest in a good tripod, a guy at work invested in one of these:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00KNJ2QUA/ref...

The legs have four sections each so that's nine catches you'll have to do and undo each time you want a decent height. Great for travel but maybe not otherwise, and I suspect the more joints, the more wobble.

bobski1 said:

As with all things camera equipment will get what I pay for so would rather pay a little extra for something which will last instead of buying another a year later.

Exactly.

bobski1 said:

If I am using this for long exposure & night time shooting is it worth also investing in a remote shutter release?

The 3300 probably has a self-timer so you can use that. Much easier than fiddling about with nasty bits of aftermarket Chinese plastic with button cells that die in the cupboard.