Tripod advice

millwood · 07-11-2006, 09:36

Hi,

Im looking for a tripod that is

a) light enough to carry when trekking.
b) strong enough to use with a fairly large zoom - I currently have a sigma 50 - 500mm
c) Can be used with the head close to the ground for macro shots.

Any recommendations?

Also, Im going up to London for the day to take a look. Can someone recommend some good camera shops for tripods?

Thx, Dan

orangepeel · 07-11-2006, 09:46

You didn't mention price

Take a look at the manfrotto mag fiber tripods... v nice if cash isn't an issue.

055MF4 055 MAG FIBER TRIPOD 4 SCT

***Steve*** · 07-11-2006, 10:02

Velbon do cheaper Carbon Fibre solutions that would also match your requirements.

I use a set of Velbon CF 530Pro carbon fibre legs that will do everything you ask for and although I got them at a discount price from Warehouse Express Online and they are now discontinued, a quick check there reveals that they have the Velbon CF 630Pro on special offer of £139 down from a RRp of £280

HTH

P-E · 07-11-2006, 10:21

Hi Dan,

Firstly I will admit to wasting far too much money on tripods by buying the wrong one

I do a fair bit of hiking and have found the Gitzo Basalt 1298 very comfortable to carry and sturdy enough to hold my gear (I aint got a Bigma though

).

millwood · 07-11-2006, 10:22

Thanks, I'll take a look at these.

Rob Barron · 08-11-2006, 21:05

Millwood, I have reviewed the Velbon Sherpa Pro Carbon Fibre tripod which I think is an excellent choice and would meet your needs perfectly.

Take a look here:
Pixalo Photographic Equipment Reviews - Sherpa Pro CF-641EL -

Cheers,
Rob

**Markulous** · 09-11-2006, 11:39

Of course the Benbo is the definitive hiker's tripod - if you fancy arm wrestling an octopus (they take some getting used to - like putting up deck chairs!)

And you can get 'em at OK prices on eBay (and they're sealed against water seeping into legs!)

spxxxx · 10-11-2006, 08:59

Just to add - Check out BENRO (not benbo)- they are a chinese copy of the manfrotto carbon fibre - I got a head from them (copy of a kirk) direct from a seller in china who accepted paypal and I couldn't tell the difference in quality or use.

I suspect they may even come from the same factory....

eBay.co.uk: BENRO C-228 N6 Carbon Fiber Tripod = NEW ARRIVAL =FedEx (item 160048174813 end time 11-Nov-06 18:34:58 GMT)

07-11-2006, 09:36	#1 (permalink)
millwood New here Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	Tripod advice Hi, Im looking for a tripod that is a) light enough to carry when trekking. b) strong enough to use with a fairly large zoom - I currently have a sigma 50 - 500mm c) Can be used with the head close to the ground for macro shots. Any recommendations? Also, Im going up to London for the day to take a look. Can someone recommend some good camera shops for tripods? Thx, Dan

07-11-2006, 09:46	#2 (permalink)
orangepeel Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,492	Re: Tripod advice You didn't mention price Take a look at the manfrotto mag fiber tripods... v nice if cash isn't an issue. 055MF4 055 MAG FIBER TRIPOD 4 SCT

07-11-2006, 10:02	#3 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,150	Re: Tripod advice Velbon do cheaper Carbon Fibre solutions that would also match your requirements. I use a set of Velbon CF 530Pro carbon fibre legs that will do everything you ask for and although I got them at a discount price from Warehouse Express Online and they are now discontinued, a quick check there reveals that they have the Velbon CF 630Pro on special offer of £139 down from a RRp of £280 HTH

07-11-2006, 10:21	#4 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,503	Re: Tripod advice Hi Dan, Firstly I will admit to wasting far too much money on tripods by buying the wrong one I do a fair bit of hiking and have found the Gitzo Basalt 1298 very comfortable to carry and sturdy enough to hold my gear (I aint got a Bigma though ).

07-11-2006, 10:22	#5 (permalink)
millwood New here Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	Re: Tripod advice Thanks, I'll take a look at these.

08-11-2006, 21:05	#6 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,200	Re: Tripod advice Millwood, I have reviewed the Velbon Sherpa Pro Carbon Fibre tripod which I think is an excellent choice and would meet your needs perfectly. Take a look here: Pixalo Photographic Equipment Reviews - Sherpa Pro CF-641EL - Cheers, Rob

09-11-2006, 11:39	#7 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: Tripod advice Of course the Benbo is the definitive hiker's tripod - if you fancy arm wrestling an octopus (they take some getting used to - like putting up deck chairs!) And you can get 'em at OK prices on eBay (and they're sealed against water seeping into legs!)

10-11-2006, 08:59	#8 (permalink)
spxxxx Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chesterfield, UK Posts: 407	Re: Tripod advice Just to add - Check out BENRO (not benbo)- they are a chinese copy of the manfrotto carbon fibre - I got a head from them (copy of a kirk) direct from a seller in china who accepted paypal and I couldn't tell the difference in quality or use. I suspect they may even come from the same factory.... eBay.co.uk: BENRO C-228 N6 Carbon Fiber Tripod = NEW ARRIVAL =FedEx (item 160048174813 end time 11-Nov-06 18:34:58 GMT)

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