What to look for when buying a tripod?

[nokin]

I use a mini-tripod. I love it since it's extremely portable. It's a basic 3 section tripod with a removable center column that can be easily reversed for shooting close-up shots.

Great for mobility!

Can you elaborate on your mini-tripod. As in brand, model. May be what I'm looking for.

Thanks

 

[Ian]

hmm.. my 2.4kg is based on the original manfrotto bag and wearing the sling on a single shoulder. with a better strap and different ways of carrying, u may be able to take more load. but 4kg+ is still too much la.

~MooEy~

Wimps the lot of you :devil:

Try an 8.75kg tripod/ball head for a few miles over your shoulder, or on a strap .. it's not difficult nor painful.

 

[David Eckonen]

Hi Nokin,

I use the G2228 explorer tripod made by Gitzo.

They tend to be a little pricy, but I can honestly tell you it's the best tripod I've used http://www.gitzo.com/

 

[zekai]

Wimps the lot of you :devil:

Try an 8.75kg tripod/ball head for a few miles over your shoulder, or on a strap .. it's not difficult nor painful.

hahaha :bsmilie: well said.