Best Tripod under $125 - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

06/04/2007 07:32:32 AM · #1

I bought a cheapo Dynatran on Ebay â�¦ these are a dime-a-dozen on Ebay. It's too heavy and seems to fall apart more each time I use it. I'd like something with legs that are not attached to eachother and something not too heavy. Ansd, of course, a total cost UNDER $125. Anyone?

krafty1

Nikon D80

06/04/2007 08:03:56 AM · #2

Bogen-Manfrotto 3021BPRO Professional Tripod without Head (Black)from Amazon.com when signing up for their credit card. Can't be beat. $124.24

Message edited by author 2007-06-04 08:05:04.

shalrath

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

06/04/2007 08:34:12 AM · #3

If you after legs and a head, some of Slik's lower models are quite good for around that price. For example, a 330DX with a Manfrotto 486RC should cost just over $100.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

06/04/2007 10:27:16 AM · #4

Definitely need both head and legs - a head I can use on my Gorillapod too.
I was just looking on B+H and saw that some Benbo tripods have what seems like a cool feature â�¦
"One large lever locks and unlocks the legs for quick setup and takedown."

Benbo Trekker 2

I realize this has no head but the lever thing sounds nifty â�¦ is this feature common??? (sorry I'm tri-pod naive)

Message edited by author 2007-06-04 10:27:54.

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

06/04/2007 10:32:10 AM · #5

Hey, another Gorillapod user! :)

I have a Sunpak tripod - they're for sale at Circuit City, Best Buy, etc. for much less than $125 (mine was $40). My science entry was taken with the D200 mounted on it, and it worked fine.

It has a 3-way pant/tilt head, comes with a handle, weighs very litte, and shrinks to pretty small. It also has a bracket that lets you flip the camera for portrait oriented shots.

colyla

Canon EOS-50D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM II

06/04/2007 11:03:33 AM · #6

Originally posted by krafty1:

Bogen-Manfrotto 3021BPRO Professional Tripod without Head (Black)from Amazon.com when signing up for their credit card. Can't be beat. $124.24

AND....if you're a member of NAPP you don't have to pay S/H !

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

06/04/2007 04:26:31 PM · #7

Well, I've look around a bit ... anyone have any thoughts on this set-up?
Slik 700 DX

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

06/04/2007 04:34:41 PM · #8

I have the Slik Pro 4000DX, it is a great tripod. Not too heavy, but very stable, plus legs can be adjusted individually. Centre column is split, so you can mount camera under tripod close to ground.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

06/04/2007 04:45:27 PM · #9

Do you mean 400DX?? I couldn't find a 4000DX.

Originally posted by formerlee:

I have the Slik Pro 4000DX, it is a great tripod. Not too heavy, but very stable, plus legs can be adjusted individually. Centre column is split, so you can mount camera under tripod close to ground.

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

06/04/2007 04:49:14 PM · #10

Originally posted by metatate:

Do you mean 400DX?? I couldn't find a 4000DX.

Originally posted by formerlee:
I have the Slik Pro 4000DX, it is a great tripod. Not too heavy, but very stable, plus legs can be adjusted individually. Centre column is split, so you can mount camera under tripod close to ground.

Yep...too many 00000's :)

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/08/2007 11:49:57 AM · #11

Darn â�¦ now I can't find the 700dx in stock anywhere. It has great reviews everywhere but is avialable nowhere =(

SamDoe1

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

06/08/2007 11:51:54 AM · #12

I have a manfrotto 728B tripod (goes for $120ish) that I love. It folds up nice and small and is pretty sturdy for how much it costs. The only thing is that it does NOT have a removable head, it's built into the legs. Not a big deal for me, but just some food for thought.

asimchoudhri

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

06/08/2007 11:54:25 AM · #13

Originally posted by metatate:

[...] (sorry I'm tri-pod naive)

does that mean your ribbons were mostly handheld or gorilla-held?

06/09/2007 10:49:51 PM · #14

my highest scoring images were shot while the camera was on a rock ;)

Originally posted by asimchoudhri:

Originally posted by metatate:
[...] (sorry I'm tri-pod naive)

does that mean your ribbons were mostly handheld or gorilla-held?

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

06/19/2007 05:43:26 PM · #15

Right now it's 700dx vs THIS vs THIS I'm not sure of the difference between MINI and COMPACT ball heads ??? anyone??

strangeghost

Canon EOS-7D

06/19/2007 06:27:47 PM · #16

I've used the Bogen Junior for many, many years and am completely satisfied. I don't remember what I paid for it, but was pleasantly surprised to see that it's still sold. A shade over your budget, but it's rock solid. I've used it to hold my 80mm spotting scope with camera attached. Nice value in a tripod.