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Author:  davrosG5 [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Tripod recommendations
My father is after a new tripod for his birthday/Christmas. Primarily for using his camcorder when he's out and about so would need to be sturdy but reasonably light weight.
He, or rather the dog, have managed to go through a couple of cheapo Velbon aluminium tripods (the dog ran into one and snapped a leg off).

So any recommendations that are:
- sturdy (dog proof or at least less likely to disintegrate if it gets knocked)
- light(ish) weight (he carries it about when he takes the dog for walks)
- panning head
- able to support your average compact camcorder type thing (it's a Canon SD based model but don't ask me which one).
Author:  gavomatic57 [ Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Tripod recommendations
I like my Manfrotto 055XPRO-B, it's certainly sturdy, but a tad heavy. There is a 190XPRO-B with is a bit smaller and lighter.

As for a head, I have the Manfrotto 804RC2 head which is great.
Author:  davrosG5 [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 8:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Tripod recommendations
Yes, I've got a 055XPROB with a 498RC2 ball head but it's a bit heavy heavy to carry all over the place and overkill for a camcorder.
Author:  veato [ Sat Nov 20, 2010 9:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tripod recommendations
Giottos (and Manfrotto) do Xmas bundle offers. I bought the MTL9361B + MH5001 Kit a while back and like it. It's even cheaper now.

I dont know if you might be better with a video tripod (with a fluid head like this http://www.manfrotto.com/product/8709.3 ... 128RC_HEAD) but the Manfrotto M-Y range are cheap and lighweight too.
Author:  davrosG5 [ Sun Nov 21, 2010 6:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tripod recommendations
veato wrote:
Giottos (and Manfrotto) do Xmas bundle offers. I bought the MTL9361B + MH5001 Kit a while back and like it. It's even cheaper now.

I dont know if you might be better with a video tripod (with a fluid head like this http://www.manfrotto.com/product/8709.3 ... 128RC_HEAD) but the Manfrotto M-Y range are cheap and lighweight too.


Thanks for that. The Giottos kit looks pretty good.
I'll certainly look into it.
Author:  davrosG5 [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 12:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Tripod recommendations
Wee update.

Dad got the Giotto's tripod kit but it was DOA (the quick release plate was fault with a fixing bolt that had sheared off somehow). Doh!
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