Need tripod recommendation from pro

munkey · 29th September 2007

Ah Im using a canon 40d, currently my biggest lens is the 10-22 and 28-75, so its nothing too large to handle.
Anyway what i am looking for is a sturdy tripod that is LIGHTWEIGHT and is easy to manouevre around. I dont want those 3rd party ones ( gave up after 2 failed tripods)
One more thing is I need it to be firm on top so the shake can be reduced.
I look to spend $100-200 or is that too little to handle?

zac08 · 29th September 2007

Originally Posted by munkey

Ah Im using a canon 40d, currently my biggest lens is the 10-22 and 28-75, so its nothing too large to handle.
Anyway what i am looking for is a sturdy tripod that is LIGHTWEIGHT and is easy to manouevre around. I dont want those 3rd party ones ( gave up after 2 failed tripods)
One more thing is I need it to be firm on top so the shake can be reduced.
I look to spend $100-200 or is that too little to handle?

I would suggest Manfrotto, but they are not VERY light and not exactly cheap either. Get at least a 190 coupled with a good head, say a 486 or 488. That would come up to about 280 - 300 or so, but, it's a good stable set.

Kit · 29th September 2007

Originally Posted by munkey

I dont want those 3rd party ones ( gave up after 2 failed tripods)

Canon makes tripods??

So far, the best I've come across are 3rd parties. Gitzo, Manfrotto, Arca Swiss, etc...

Randius · 29th September 2007

I am no pro but I will say don't skimp on the tripod and ball head as, if well chosen, they can last you a long time. Continually upgrading to a slightly better setup will only cost you more in the long run. Get the best you can afford now and worry about them many years later.

I am currently using a Manfrotto 190PROB + Giottos MH1001-652 setup which I have gotten at a great price off the BnS section but after a few tries, I found the ball head lacking... Now I am looking at the Markins M10/M20 for the next purchase.

Ravenfoo · 29th September 2007

Wat about Slik? Prices quite okay... Maybe 400DX is enough for your set up nw and in the near future... And it comes with a pan head too... no need to spent $$ for a head.

My 2 cents

Yatlapball · 29th September 2007

Originally Posted by Kit

Canon makes tripods??

So far, the best I've come across are 3rd parties. Gitzo, Manfrotto, Arca Swiss, etc...

Well... I've seen them give away very poor quality tripods with a nice big Canon sticker on the legs

So I guess depends on what you define as 3rd party.

Gitzo

+ Wimberly Head

No worries for many many years... even with big/heavy lens purchases.

If you're looking for a cheap(er) solution... based on your setup, anyof the Slik Pro DX series should handle the weight just fine. It comes with a pan head too...

infusia · 29th September 2007

head over to the mass order section
there are a couple of tripods sellers....
1 for Benro and 1 for manfrotto

just bought my manfrotto + ball head + bag for $310...

tripod is very sturdy and built quality is unquestionable...
weight wise... its abou 2.x kg with ball head

shgfun · 29th September 2007

I'm no expert, but I think to be sturdy the tripod can't be too lightweighted, even for the superlight superexpensive carbon fiber ones. So you will just have to choose one that is good for your needs, either comprise the sturdiness or the convenience carrrying around without hurting your back. I bought a Manfroto 725B a while ago for ~160 or 180, come with quick release and a carrying bag. It is not super sturdy, but can support up to 7 lbs.

megaweb · 29th September 2007

Originally Posted by munkey

Ah Im using a canon 40d, currently my biggest lens is the 10-22 and 28-75, so its nothing too large to handle.
Anyway what i am looking for is a sturdy tripod that is LIGHTWEIGHT and is easy to manouevre around. I dont want those 3rd party ones ( gave up after 2 failed tripods)
One more thing is I need it to be firm on top so the shake can be reduced.
I look to spend $100-200 or is that too little to handle?

Your budget is good enough for manfrotto 190 or 055 depend on your height.

Usually CF tripod will range from $500 and above w/o ballhead.

Yatlapball · 29th September 2007

Good enough just for the tripod legs alone. You still need to factor in the head?

shjfun: you're right. that's why the CF tripods come with a hook below the center column, for you to hang something heavy (e.g. your bag) so that you can achieve the stabliity that is required.

ExplorerZ · 29th September 2007

light and portable? i would suggest a slik 340dx. tripod + default head is as light as manfrotto 190prob without any head.

they not as steady as the 190 or as much function but definitely more than stable enough for dSLR + tele lenses up to 70-200 f2.8.

best of all they just cost slightly over a hundred

munkey · 30th September 2007

Ok umm i dont mean 3rd party in that sense but what i mean are all the stupid China made ones that come free with the camera.. those are the ****

Ok Slik Pro DX.. I like the slik tripods.. Ive handled a Slik and a manfrotto before. but those were for medium format so they were SOO HEAVY. Best is to try it out at the store itself, so Mass Sales are out for me, since i dont know the exact model for my set up. Any other recommendations? Light light no need for those Huge telephoto lenses.. long way more for me.

Do include the price! thanks mates

ykia · 30th September 2007

How heavy a tripod is bearable for you? 1kg, 2kg, 3kg including the head?

munkey · 1st October 2007

2-3kg max. Sounds good and mobile?

ykia · 2nd October 2007

The SLIK's are around your price and weight range. If you do mostly landscape, plan to get a shorter one (1.4~1.5m) which are lighter.

roger8 · 2nd October 2007

Recommend to buy a tripod/head for long term as it costs too much to upgrade or end up with many unused tripods in your collection. Try the new lightweight folding traveller carbon fibre tripod by Benro with a matching head. Costs around $500+ but will be a one time purchase. OP has good prices on them.

29th September 2007	#1
munkey Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 449	Need tripod recommendation from pro Ah Im using a canon 40d, currently my biggest lens is the 10-22 and 28-75, so its nothing too large to handle. Anyway what i am looking for is a sturdy tripod that is LIGHTWEIGHT and is easy to manouevre around. I dont want those 3rd party ones ( gave up after 2 failed tripods) One more thing is I need it to be firm on top so the shake can be reduced. I look to spend $100-200 or is that too little to handle? __________________ Canon 40D, 10-22, 35, 70-200 http://theserialhobbyist.multiply.com

29th September 2007	#4
Randius Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,744	Re: Need tripod recommendation from pro I am no pro but I will say don't skimp on the tripod and ball head as, if well chosen, they can last you a long time. Continually upgrading to a slightly better setup will only cost you more in the long run. Get the best you can afford now and worry about them many years later. I am currently using a Manfrotto 190PROB + Giottos MH1001-652 setup which I have gotten at a great price off the BnS section but after a few tries, I found the ball head lacking... Now I am looking at the Markins M10/M20 for the next purchase. Last edited by Randius; 29th September 2007 at 08:22 PM.

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Ravenfoo Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: kluang, Johore, Msia & Spore Posts: 172	Re: Need tripod recommendation from pro Wat about Slik? Prices quite okay... Maybe 400DX is enough for your set up nw and in the near future... And it comes with a pan head too... no need to spent $$ for a head. My 2 cents

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infusia Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 257	Re: Need tripod recommendation from pro head over to the mass order section there are a couple of tripods sellers.... 1 for Benro and 1 for manfrotto just bought my manfrotto + ball head + bag for $310... tripod is very sturdy and built quality is unquestionable... weight wise... its abou 2.x kg with ball head __________________ My flickr Album My Old Album

29th September 2007	#8
shgfun Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 585	Re: Need tripod recommendation from pro I'm no expert, but I think to be sturdy the tripod can't be too lightweighted, even for the superlight superexpensive carbon fiber ones. So you will just have to choose one that is good for your needs, either comprise the sturdiness or the convenience carrrying around without hurting your back. I bought a Manfroto 725B a while ago for ~160 or 180, come with quick release and a carrying bag. It is not super sturdy, but can support up to 7 lbs. __________________ My Flickr Life is measured by every moment that takes your breath away.

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Yatlapball Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: In God's Top Ten Posts: 2,249	Re: Need tripod recommendation from pro Good enough just for the tripod legs alone. You still need to factor in the head? shjfun: you're right. that's why the CF tripods come with a hook below the center column, for you to hang something heavy (e.g. your bag) so that you can achieve the stabliity that is required. __________________ my PBase(new)

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ExplorerZ Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: West Legion Posts: 6,786	Re: Need tripod recommendation from pro light and portable? i would suggest a slik 340dx. tripod + default head is as light as manfrotto 190prob without any head. they not as steady as the 190 or as much function but definitely more than stable enough for dSLR + tele lenses up to 70-200 f2.8. best of all they just cost slightly over a hundred __________________ multiply \|\| deviant \|\| APAD 08 Last edited by ExplorerZ; 29th September 2007 at 11:51 PM.

30th September 2007	#12
munkey Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 449	Re: Need tripod recommendation from pro Ok umm i dont mean 3rd party in that sense but what i mean are all the stupid China made ones that come free with the camera.. those are the **** Ok Slik Pro DX.. I like the slik tripods.. Ive handled a Slik and a manfrotto before. but those were for medium format so they were SOO HEAVY. Best is to try it out at the store itself, so Mass Sales are out for me, since i dont know the exact model for my set up. Any other recommendations? Light light no need for those Huge telephoto lenses.. long way more for me. Do include the price! thanks mates __________________ Canon 40D, 10-22, 35, 70-200 http://theserialhobbyist.multiply.com

30th September 2007	#13
ykia Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PunggolJetty.Com Posts: 892	Re: Need tripod recommendation from pro How heavy a tripod is bearable for you? 1kg, 2kg, 3kg including the head?

1st October 2007	#14
munkey Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 449	Re: Need tripod recommendation from pro 2-3kg max. Sounds good and mobile? __________________ Canon 40D, 10-22, 35, 70-200 http://theserialhobbyist.multiply.com

2nd October 2007	#15
ykia Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PunggolJetty.Com Posts: 892	Re: Need tripod recommendation from pro The SLIK's are around your price and weight range. If you do mostly landscape, plan to get a shorter one (1.4~1.5m) which are lighter.

2nd October 2007	#16
roger8 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 91	Re: Need tripod recommendation from pro Recommend to buy a tripod/head for long term as it costs too much to upgrade or end up with many unused tripods in your collection. Try the new lightweight folding traveller carbon fibre tripod by Benro with a matching head. Costs around $500+ but will be a one time purchase. OP has good prices on them.