tripod recommendation

[maximthegreat]

can anyone recommend a good tripod around $50?

i was looking at this one, but i have no idea if its any good:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D60LG8/ref=s9_simz_gw_s4_p23_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=060TEGBSME909FZJSC5K&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

[jmk]

All cheap tripods are the same and do the same.

I have one and its lame.

I want a ball head mount but its too expensive.

[maximthegreat]

should i just go ahead and buy that one then, im just not at the level where i want to invest in an expensive tripod, but i dont want one that complete crap

[jmk]

just make sure its stable and has enough height to it.

[burstaneurysm]

I have this one at work... it does the job.
http://www.amazon.com/Vista-Explorer-Lightweight-Tripod-Bag/dp/B000V7AF8E/ref=pd_cp_p_1

Only thing is that the head occasionally squeaks. We use it for video, so it can be annoying, but for still photos, that doesn't matter.

[maximthegreat]

the one i posted is a ball head mount and its getting some good reviews so i think ima go for it

[jmk]

Looks legit. It can even do this:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/39/9c/1b8fe03ae7a078790fc43210.L.jpg

[burstaneurysm]

Oooh, fancy. Like a gymnast.

[maximthegreat]

and its pretty cheap and has really good reviews, im very tempted, i was just wondering if anyone here had any experience with them

[jmk]

Buy it so I can play with it.

[synth19]

I have a cheap manfrotto that does the job. If it can hold up the "brick" (24-70) and the 70-200, this is the one you want.

[jmk]

Manfrotto and cheap don't get along.

How much did you pay? I would like a new tripod soon.

[synth19]

and its pretty cheap and has really good reviews, im very tempted, i was just wondering if anyone here had any experience with them

See the weight capacity. There is no way in hell that tripod would be able to sustain my 40d + 24-70.

[synth19]

Manfrotto and cheap don't get along.

How much did you pay? I would like a new tripod soon.

When amazon had it, I'm going to say around $100 IIRC.

[jmk]

Too baller.

[darksparkz]

Well it's not worth buying a cheap tripod if your going to rock a heavy body with a 70-200 or something similar on it, you'll get vibrations for longers shutters and end up needing to upgrade anyways.

But I guess that's also the notion that some tripod is better then none.

[synth19]

Well it's not worth buying a cheap tripod if your going to rock a heavy body with a 70-200 or something similar on it, you'll get vibrations for longers shutters and end up needing to upgrade anyways.

But I guess that's also the notion that some tripod is better then none.

Exactly. Do it right the first time. Get a decent tripod for around $100 or a shitty one for $50 and need to upgrade later. Makes no sense.

[TurboLag]

yeah i made that mistake.

got a SHITTY tripod from bestbuy. and it sucks. eventually ill upgrade. but it does the job for now.

[synth19]

Looking at getting a new tripod soon. Anyone have a good tripod they recommend with leg adjustability for ultra low positions?

[I'm Mikey]

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/CK7316/

this doesn't look too bad

[TurboLag]

fawk thats tempting but i want to hold out for a fluid head ahhhhh!

[1SickCoupe]

I have a targus tripod I bought from target for $15 bucks. Again like some of the people in here said... as long as it's stable and height is ok, that's fine with me (imo)

[DevilsSi1481]

yeah ill deal with my cheap tripod for now cause its better than nothing and get a good one in the future.

[synth19]

Damn, $15 tripods? What's the max capacity they can hold?

[MastaMarek]

manfrotto has student discounts ^_^ two thumbs up from me on that one. I'm going to calumet today to pick up some vivitar285s so I'll look around for tripods. I just hope calumet does price matching :D

[06 FG2]

I have this:
Head
https://secure.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=Manfrotto+804RC2+PAN+TILT+HEAD+w%2F200P L14+QR+PLTE+-+MA804RC2&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

Tripod
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/479927-REG/Manfrotto_190XPROB_190XPROB_Pro_Aluminum_Tripod.ht ml

I love it..The center column can come out, and shoot 90*, it can lay flat on the ground..

I have a picture of a set up..I'll post it tomorrow.

[synth19]

^ haha.. awesome. Was looking for that exact tripod!

[MastaMarek]

Ok, so I'm on a hunt for a tripod as well, and here is what I found. All depends on how portable and how much $$ your wallet can handle. Aluminum tripods are much cheaper but they can be heavy and not portable (aka just clip it to your backpack). Also they dont support that much weight as well, so if you ever plan on going heavier that 70-200, you re gonna be spending $$ again as well. Carbon Fiber tripods are sweet but they are expansive. They are light, portable and can support pretty heavy stuff.

as for heads, well I'm assuming you want a ball head. here it just depends if you want to use your L-plate and how much weight support do you need. Generally saying though, ball heads aren't all that expansive.

I myself decided on going with Gitzo GT0531 Carbon fiber tripod and Kirk BH3 ballhead. This setup should last pretty much forever and is super portable. its a bit pricey but again, you don't want to go super cheap on photography items as you'll just spent more $$ in the future anyways.

[06 FG2]

^ haha.. awesome. Was looking for that exact tripod!

GET IT. I love it.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4940424780_13400ee8af_b.jpg

90* tilt baby. OH YEA.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/esfphoto/4940424780/

[MastaMarek]

how is that tripod still standing with only 2 legs!? ^_^

[06 FG2]

how is that tripod still standing with only 2 legs!? ^_^

Manfrotto is expensive for a reason :p :excited: