Best Tripod For Under £30 - Topic

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Nov 25 2008 12:47pm

Im looking for a nice tripod which would go well with a Canon 450D im thinking about getting

it must be durable and cool. Cool being if an attractive girl walks past whilst im bending over looking throught my viewfinder, she may stop to admire the tripod.

So if you have a tripod which u think will suit me and its under about $50 United states dollars then please tell me about it and ill have a look, thanx!

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Nov 25 2008 12:54pm

A good tripod is not cheap, you might want to consider buying a used one. and what type of tripod do you need? what are you going to use it for? if you travel alot with it you will need a light one, and if you would only use it in a studio the weight wouldnt matter so much.

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Nov 25 2008 01:00pm

Quote (SeaBas @ Tue, Nov 25 2008, 07:54pm)

gonna need one, which as i said will be 'cool'. i mean i dont want somthing extra light, which will snap if i smash it round someone's head (accidents happen), but then i dont want somthing which is really really heavy. Im not gonna travel as in walk to china and back (thats physically impossible) but i may want to take it round a bit.

What would you reccommend?

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Nov 25 2008 01:30pm

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Before you enter the shop to buy a tripod, you must have in mind what you want. Do not enter a shop without any idea and let your heart do the choosing. You'd end up with a nice-looking tripod (and probably too heavy) and not suitable for yourself. To choose a tripod, consider the following:

1. What do you want to use the tripod for ? Still-life ? Travelling ?
2. How are you carrying it ? Do you have a car ?
3. What are you putting on it ? A big lens ? Or a small setup ?
4. Are there any features that you need (as opposed to "want") ?
5. What is your budget ?

Once you have the answers to the above questions, you're ready to choose the tripod (assuming that you answered the questions truthfully).

A tripod used for travelling and a tripod used in a studio has different criteria. A travelling tripod needs to be lightweight and yet relatively sturdy. A studio tripod must be versatile in positioning and very stable, and can weight a ton. Of course, there are some tripods which are a good compromise between stability and weight, but the point to note is that every tripod has a intended purpose. So do have your purpose in mind when choosing your tripod. If your purpose is "general purpose", you'd do well to consider the heavier metal Sliks or Manfrottos. Having a car at your disposal greatly enhances your capability to transport a heavy tripod.

http://www.nelsontan.com/articles/tripod.html

just scroll down a lil bit and you'll see some good advice. the part where they compare tripods to women is just stupid and offensive -.-

I believe it will be quite hard for you to find a good tripod that cheap but if you will only use the tripod indoor then a cheaper one should be fine...

This post was edited by Futurama on Nov 25 2008 01:32pm

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Nov 25 2008 01:40pm

Quote (Futurama @ Tue, Nov 25 2008, 08:30pm)

thanx m8, i dont think it was ment to be offensive, though....

/e yeah i think id be best to just pick somthing up from a camera store second hand

thanx for ur advice everyone