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07/27/2010 04:25:26 PM · #1 |
I had a pretty decent tripod I found at a garage sale but the damn legs fell off after a couple of months of use. Anyway, I was hoping someone can point me in the right direction for a sturdy tripod to hold my Sony and my 70-300 lens. I have a cheap Radioshack tripod, but the pop out base thingy wont stay in with my camera. Oh, and keep in my mind that I'm very poor :(
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07/27/2010 04:26:56 PM · #2 |
| check out the Slik range, low prices, good quality. I have the 400DX, good and sturdy. |
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07/27/2010 04:37:38 PM · #3 |
How ppor is poor? What is the budget? I have a Manfrotto 785B, but I would not recommend the stock unit for an SLR, especially not with a large lens. The built in pistol grip ballhead is meant for a compact or consumer camcorder. I have replaced the center column in mine with one from a cheap Sunpak, which allowed me to replace the ball head with a better one. It works quite well now, and is very portable. Total cost was around $100. I am sure you can find something out of the box for that price, though maybe not as portable.
Message edited by author 2010-07-27 16:38:11. |
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07/27/2010 04:52:55 PM · #4 |
| I have this Benro Travel Angel and REALLY like it. Comes with a nice ball head, very sturdy and strong (rated for 26 pounds) and folds down to a very compact size. Watch the video at the amazon link. It might be cheaper (or untaxed) at Adorama (which is where I got mine) or B&H, depending on where you live. I had spent, back in the day, nearly 4 times that amount for a gitzo carbon fiber tripod (much larger) without any head at all. At $250, I think this is a bargain, and is a tripod that doesn't make you decide IF you should take it along or not--really easy to always have along. There are other units in the Benro Travel Angel line, so you may want to look at those, too. I just can't vouch for them. |
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07/27/2010 04:57:04 PM · #5 |
You know, I've been avoiding my tripod as much as possible..
I did however, just pick up a couple of very nice thin mousepads at Walmart for $3 a piece.
They are cool, as I can simply lay the pad over a rock or on the road, or on a wall, etc, and slide the camera all over it without fear of damage..
Clearly not really a replacement for a tripod, but it's a damn good way to brace your camera.. (oh and the fit in a camera bag really well too...) |
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07/27/2010 05:50:57 PM · #6 |
I tried to use my son as a tripod, but he cant sit still long enough to be of any help
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07/27/2010 05:53:05 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by monster-zero:
I tried to use my son as a tripod, but he cant sit still long enough to be of any help |
Glue and sedatives can help with this.. (only joking, don't do this!) |
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07/27/2010 06:05:56 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by coryboehne:
You know, I've been avoiding my tripod as much as possible..
I did however, just pick up a couple of very nice thin mousepads at Walmart for $3 a piece.
They are cool, as I can simply lay the pad over a rock or on the road, or on a wall, etc, and slide the camera all over it without fear of damage..
Clearly not really a replacement for a tripod, but it's a damn good way to brace your camera.. (oh and the fit in a camera bag really well too...) |
Actually a ziplock plastic bag filled ~2/3 full with rice does nicely as well -- used it for this, among other things:
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