Which tripod for under 120

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9 May 2006 - 1:15 AM

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monstersnowman

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9 May 2006 - 3:23 AM

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Well I have bought cheaper tripods several times and have NEVER found them a good buy in the long run ... I have just bought a Manfrotto 055ProB and an 322RC2 grip style head ... the tripod was 99.99 and the head was 79.99 inc. free delvery via Jessops using magazine price match offer (Practical Photography or Photography Monthly) against an advertised Karlu price. I preferred to shop with Jessops rather than Karlu because I know Jessops and also Karlu wanted to charge a hefty delivery charge well over 10. The tripod is superb and will last for years ... a little weighty compared with cheaper ones but I have got used to it. The head is good for changing position instantaneously but maybe was not the ideal choice for landscape work. A cheaper standard 3 way head would probably be fine. I know sooo many people with the 055Pro or ProB and they all love it. Hope this may help. Regards, Paul.

murtaghth

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9 May 2006 - 3:30 AM

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Thanks Paul for your advice, I'll look into that one.

Anyone else have any other suggestions???

TeresaH

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9 May 2006 - 3:37 AM

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Ditto what Conrad says. The Manfrotta and ball head work well for what you are after.

randomrubble

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9 May 2006 - 3:51 AM

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I'd agree with a lot that's been said above but also...

I would recommend checking out Monfrotto gear on the Cameraworld site as they have some good bundles on the 190 and 055 legs with heads. The main thing is that you can buy a cheap or bundled head for these and then buy what you want later.

I'd also say try some different heads before you buy as, in spite of the near universal preference for them here, a ball head may not suit you. Personally I absolutley hate them and use a geared head as I find the precise control so much better.

murtaghth

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9 May 2006 - 4:10 AM

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Mmmmmmmmmm its looking like the Manfrotto 055 is the way to go. Thanks for all the advice lads.

Back to work for me now

I'll hit the net tonight to track one down I think

scottishphototours

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9 May 2006 - 1:10 PM

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I've said this many times on here - the Benbo/Uniloc tripod is the most adaptable, comfortable and best value tripod on the market - especially when fitted with a joystick or ball head.

While appreciating Manfrotto tripods (I have one myself), they force YOU to get into a position to suit the tripod rather than the other way around.

I use a Uniloc System 1700 with a joystick head - and so do many others since they've tried it. You should too.

Andy.

Magful

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2 Jun 2006 - 3:15 AM

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S/H Manfrotto 055 (silver) good condition with ball head, went for 45 on ebay yesterday! I missed it unfortunately as I was at work. They normally go for a lot more; 70-80+.