tripods

stokesy

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7 Dec 2012 - 4:34 PM

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can anyone reccommend a hardy tripod decent height and at a reasonable price or where to look and oblige, ronnie, (stokesy)

JackAllTog (e2 Member)

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7 Dec 2012 - 5:37 PM

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I got a Giotto's MTL9351 B Tripod a few years back - solid, removable centre column. I got mine with a ball head as i don't like all the sticking out bits on a pan an tilt style head.

It seemed to be a fraction taller than the manfrotto - it was around the £100 mark.

I strap it on the backback and go walking - its get wet, muddy and sprayed with salt still seems fine.

JJGEE

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7 Dec 2012 - 7:46 PM

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Quote: as i don't like all the sticking out bits on a pan an tilt style head.

I think you would like the Arca Swiss D4m

UKMike2013

7 Dec 2012 - 9:02 PM

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You don't mention the equipment you use or how often you intend to use it or under what conditions .....

One of the cheapest ways to get a big-name tripod is the Manfrotto MKC3-H01 Compact Tripod. Up to 1500mm high when extended and fitted with a trigger style ball head for £39.00 from Wex Photographic.

puertouk

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7 Dec 2012 - 10:29 PM

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Manfrotto are good

Nick_w (Critique Team)

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7 Dec 2012 - 10:54 PM

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I've used the Manfrotto 055 for 6 years, not cleaned it, been immersed more times than I care to remember in the sea, yes I had to free one screw earlier this year, and I'm not the most careful user of my tripod.

But be careful going for too cheap a brand, ensure they are sturdy, keep away from the lightweight aluminium all in ones.