I got a bargain tripod t'other day...

[ipodsandguns]

I got it from here...

http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.210-443...campaign=GSF_TescoDirect&utm_content=210-4437

The smaller one from tesco is more expensive. Shitty product knowledge I guess.

Its this one, I have seen it place for the rrp of £69.99!

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_1&products_id=110463

I got mine last week, maybe the week before I love it. Jenic has one too now, he also thinks its awesome

Il get dedicated pics later.

 

[Cup_Phil]

Re: I got a bargain tripod other day...

Bloody hell that's cheap

Is the head a manfrotto base plate?

 

[ipodsandguns]

Re: I got a bargain tripod other day...

Looks to be a monfrotto quick release plate.

 

[Tyler@Ultimate]

Re: I got a bargain tripod other day...

just ordered one

 

[jenic]

Re: I got a bargain tripod other day...

Its a great tripod, so well made and all metal too which is really nice. Locking mount too which is better than my other cheapo tripod.

 

[Brazo]

Re: I got a bargain tripod other day...

Thank you bought!!!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Cheaper on Amazon !

 

[Tyler@Ultimate]

is it not this one

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002L4ODDS/?tag=cliospnet01-21

Traveller Compact Pro

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

D'oh !


The Mini goes lower and still has 3D head .. that'll do me

 

[Tyler@Ultimate]

but only goes to 117cm high and not 163cm
are you short

 

[Brazo]

Thanks again to the op, am well cuffed with a bargain! Just bought a nice dslr rucksack and this will go -nicely with it!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

but only goes to 117cm high and not 163cm
are you short

Depends if I'm sitting down or standing up.

I've also got a HamaStar 63 which goes to ~160CM. Wouldn't want to leave >£2k of camera/lens/flash at head height on a £15 tripod, let alone a £300 tripod anyway :S

 

[ipodsandguns]

Nice title update

I wouldnt put a 2k body and s**t on either.

But for the people on here with entry to mid level DSLR's its perfect. The money I saved will get me my third flash, yeeehaa.

 

[Dunx90]

Got this tripod today and its well worth the money

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Cheers for the heads up, Just ordered it now. Have needed a new one for a while, this looks pretty dam good for the money :approve:

 

[The Ironist]

Can't argue with that for £18. Any way to avoid the £5 delivery?

 

[Brazo]

Got mine today too, didn't open it but looks a bargain for £23!

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Just got my Mini one today from Amazon !

New tripod ! by evil_giraffes_rule, on Flickr

 

[The Ironist]

Mine arrived today. Nice and light. Will do the job fine especially for the price.

 

[sneeks]

Very nice and a similar design to my compact Giottos Vitruvian tripod.

 

[ipodsandguns]

Just got my Mini one today from Amazon !

New tripod ! by evil_giraffes_rule, on Flickr

Still looks a fair size! Do the rubber feet screw out to reveal spikes?

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

I gopt home to a missed delivery note yesterday.
I'm hoping that they leave it with a neighbour like I'd aksed in the first place.

Looks decent for the money.,

 

[jenic]

Still looks a fair size! Do the rubber feet screw out to reveal spikes?

They do.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Just opened mine. Very good quality for the money, very impressed with it.
Will be taking it out in the next few nights i think, seems very sturdy too.

 

[ipodsandguns]

They do.

I know ours do but 'raff has the smaller one doesnt he?

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

I'm pretty sure my one hasnt got spikes on the feet.

Also the pic has one section of the legs up so it goes shorter.



Regarding the above size related allegations, I cannot conform or deny the matter :rasp:

 

[Dunx90]

mine has spikes you just screw the rubber feet in to revel them

 

[Tyler@Ultimate]

got mine the other day, wicked tri-pod for the price, very sturdy. you can screw the rubber feet up and it has spikes as mentioned above. 3D head works really well, plus can do upside down macro shots. like pictured above.

very happy thanks for the heads up mate.

 

[rctempire]

Anyone fancy a tripod that turns into a monopod - http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.210-5979.aspx

Hama Profil Duo III Tripod - £21.44

 

[Tigger]

Looking for a compact tripod I can take on holidays, any reccomendations?

Small & lightweight but sturdy enough to hold a D90 with grip + 2.8 lens

 

[SamP]

Price range?

 

[Tigger]

Up to about £50 mate

 

[Tigger]

Will this hold a D90 + grip + 2.8 lens or even a Sigma 150-500mm with the D90 on the rear end?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180813486806?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2648

 

[Tigger]

Anyone had one?

 

[MattT]

^^ Bit off topic I know, but how do you rate the 150-500mm Sigma mate?

 

[Tigger]

Took it out the other day, handheld on an overcast day but I couldn't wait to try it lol

It's a monster! Cracking lens but I think it NEEDS good light or it could be my very poor panning skills on the birds I was pointing it at (feathered type BTW)

 

[Tigger]

Got myself a Manfrotto MK394-H in the end - only about 400g heavier than the model I looked at above and in turn supports more weight

It's not too heavy - compared to my 055Xprob beast it's just what i was after;

Compact (boy it's small!)
Light to carry about
Good head on it and uses the same plate as my main tripod
Most importantly - supports the camera!

Winner IMO :approve:

 

[Brazo]

Having bought the tripod in the original post the plate now rocks a fair bit in the mount making it less secure and subject to movement - just mine?

 

[ipodsandguns]

Mines still fine.

Pretty sure a replacement plate will be fine.