What tripod & head to buy with $300 budget?

maxkcyeo · 30th April 2004

Hi guys,

I have read quite a few tripod recommendations posts here. I must say, seems like every tripod is good! So I rather ask for recommendation base on my budget. I know a good tripod cost about $100+++. With my budget which combination of tripod plus head to go for? I am using Canon 10D and have two lens, Canon 28-80 f2.8L(77mm) and Sigma 12-24 f4.5-5.6(82mm)

Budget $300

Thanks

Witness · 30th April 2004

manfrotto tripods....but u have to consider your needs too...if u gonna lug it overseas and everything...get a lighter one....those really heavy ones are good but sometimes impractical in travel....so have to consider properly..

maxkcyeo · 30th April 2004

Weight is ok for me as long as its not like 10kg! Stability and flexiblity are my concern. Head must be flexible and tripod must be stable.

justarius · 30th April 2004

Standard reply: Manfrotto 190

As for heads, consider a good 3 way head...think they are much cheaper than a good ballhead.

fox · 30th April 2004

Originally Posted by maxkcyeo

Hi guys,

I have read quite a few tripod recommendations posts here. I must say, seems like every tripod is good! So I rather ask for recommendation base on my budget. I know a good tripod cost about $100+++. With my budget which combination of tripod plus head to go for? I am using Canon 10D and have two lens, Canon 28-80 f2.8L(77mm) and Sigma 12-24 f4.5-5.6(82mm)

Budget $300

Thanks

Go for the Manfrotto 055CL and the Giottos MH1000 head with Quick-release

My set-up is a 300D with 17-40f4 (heaviest lens that i have)

jimtong · 2nd May 2004

Originally Posted by fox

Go for the Manfrotto 055CL and the Giottos MH1000 head with Quick-release

My set-up is a 300D with 17-40f4 (heaviest lens that i have)

Hey fox.. I am interested to know how much in total you paid for the 055CL + Giottos MH1000 ? Thanks

30th April 2004	#1
maxkcyeo Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 297	What tripod & head to buy with $300 budget? Hi guys, I have read quite a few tripod recommendations posts here. I must say, seems like every tripod is good! So I rather ask for recommendation base on my budget. I know a good tripod cost about $100+++. With my budget which combination of tripod plus head to go for? I am using Canon 10D and have two lens, Canon 28-80 f2.8L(77mm) and Sigma 12-24 f4.5-5.6(82mm) Budget $300 Thanks Last edited by maxkcyeo; 30th April 2004 at 12:28 AM.

30th April 2004	#2
Witness Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: www.maverickatwork.com Posts: 6,768	manfrotto tripods....but u have to consider your needs too...if u gonna lug it overseas and everything...get a lighter one....those really heavy ones are good but sometimes impractical in travel....so have to consider properly.. __________________ w maverick.photography b maverick.blogging

30th April 2004	#4
justarius Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Western side of Singapore Posts: 1,163	Standard reply: Manfrotto 190 As for heads, consider a good 3 way head...think they are much cheaper than a good ballhead.