Small tripod

[honda]

I saw some small cute tripod yesterday. Is it worth getting a small light tripod to carry around just in case i need it? I dont have a tripod now cos i dont like to lug around extra weight.
http://singaporephoto.blogspot.com

[spartacus.ret]

get is/vr/os lenses lor
then no need the small tripod liao

[honda]

i need it to take photo for me n my family. so far has been asking ppl to take for me. i saw a small flimsy tripod for 29 dollars, wonder if it will hold my 350d n sigma 18-50/2.8.

[sORe-EyEz]

Originally Posted by honda i need it to take photo for me n my family. so far has been asking ppl to take for me. i saw a small flimsy tripod for 29 dollars, wonder if it will hold my 350d n sigma 18-50/2.8.

y risk ur gear like tis? get studier 1s instead.

if u r willing 2 spend abt $2K on cam + lense den its worth investing in a gd tripod. IMO, a gd tripod may outlast ur 350D!

[honda]

its more the weight i m concerned about.

[zcwnfx]

i once had a flimsy tripod, almost going to mount my prosumer KM Z3. Then jus as i as screwing in the plate, POW! one of the leg gave way and the whole tripod topple over.

cant imagine if i actually had mounted my Z3 on it, or even my D70s!

from that incident i learn that its not worth buying a lousy tripod.

I think rather i want to get a good one, as it can last long and last me through years.

[sORe-EyEz]

Originally Posted by honda its more the weight i m concerned about.

weight of d tripod? most ultra tiny 1s cant hold a prosumer adequately. but Giottos & Manfrotto do hav tabletop 1s. i hav 1 such tripod from Manfrotto, but i got a more robust ballhead 2 hold my cam firmly if shooting vertically.

both r above $70 each, & i spent somemore on d replacement ballhead...

[frenchbean]

I'm using an Ultrapod II. Holds my D70 with kit lens pretty well. It's pretty cheap too. Check out the website.

http://www.pedcopods.com/specsup2.htm

[Artosoft]

Slik mini is my choice. Price $70 at MS colour few months ago.

It is weight under 1kg, sturdy build, height about 40-45cm (fold), total height about 1.25m.
Just nice for traveling and take your own photo.

Regards,
Arto.

[honda]

how much is the ultrapod n where to buy?

[frenchbean]

Originally Posted by honda how much is the ultrapod n where to buy?

I got mine in the US. But it seems that the local distributer for their products is CP. Maybe you can go check out CP.

http://www.pedcopods.com/intl.htm

[xl1]

Originally Posted by honda I saw some small cute tripod yesterday. Is it worth getting a small light tripod to carry around just in case i need it? I dont have a tripod now cos i dont like to lug around extra weight. http://singaporephoto.blogspot.com

i use ultrapod before,...not strong enough and its made from hard plastic i think
now i use this one bellow, easy to carry and you can replace the head. its metal build, for this setup it can load up to 6Kg.

The tripod it self cost you around SGD$85 at CP, its a one set with extender and head, someone here mention the price only USD$16, well, maybe he forgot to add shipping cost and i don't think its a one set. only the leg.

[smtan24]

Invest in good tripod. You will only need to buy it once. The tripods that come with your camera as frebies are crap.

[vii_haven]

you mean the legs that you show here with the giotto head cost sgd85? what brand is this tripod anyway?

Originally Posted by xl1 i use ultrapod before,...not strong enough and its made from hard plastic i think now i use this one bellow, easy to carry and you can replace the head. its metal build, for this setup it can load up to 6Kg. The tripod it self cost you around SGD$85 at CP, its a one set with extender and head, someone here mention the price only USD$16, well, maybe he forgot to add shipping cost and i don't think its a one set. only the leg.

[ullyss]

Originally Posted by xl1 i use ultrapod before,...not strong enough and its made from hard plastic i think now i use this one bellow, easy to carry and you can replace the head. its metal build, for this setup it can load up to 6Kg.

The Giotto mini tripod, how low does it go?

[sORe-EyEz]

Originally Posted by vii_haven you mean the legs that you show here with the giotto head cost sgd85? what brand is this tripod anyway?

its Manfrotto, tis's d same 1 i hav (i mean d legs).

[sORe-EyEz]

Originally Posted by ullyss The Giotto mini tripod, how low does it go?

abt 15cm, height incl legs column & head.

[honda]

how heavy is it? how does it differ from other table or mini tripod?

[xl1]

Originally Posted by honda how heavy is it? how does it differ from other table or mini tripod?

very light, it comes as a set, leg, extention and head, and a pouch.

[xl1]

Originally Posted by ullyss The Giotto mini tripod, how low does it go?

the leg is MANFROTTO
the head is GIOTTO
and the plate is KIRK

thats the lowest you can see on the picture.