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    Tripod recommendation

    Can anyone recommend a good lightweight tripod (not too expensive) please.
    Currently have 2 Manfrotto tripods, one an old 144 (I think) and an 055 both with good but heavy heads. Finding these increasingly heavy to carry so looking for lighter alternatives. Would like it to have flexible legs / center column for low level work as well as being a reasonable height for normal work.
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    Re: Tripod recommendation

    I have a Manfrotto 190 series which is not too heavy, also a Giottos Vitruvian aluminium which is lightweight, http://www.giottos.com/pro_view.aspx?nid=8&typeid=15. The aluminium is lighter than the carbon fibre for some strange reason.
    sigpicDave

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    • #3
      Re: Tripod recommendation

      Originally posted by Cas69 View Post
      Can anyone recommend a good lightweight tripod (not too expensive) please.
      The oft quoted rule on choosing a tripod is:

      * Light
      * Strong
      * Cheap

      Choose any 2 out of the three.

      So going by your criteria, it's going to be not strong!

      Jim

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      • #4
        Re: Tripod recommendation

        Really depends on your requirements...

        I got one of these for an awful lot less than the advertised price at the Photography show:

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        And this head (for macro adjustment)

        XPRO Geared Three-way pan/tilt tripod head
        https://www.manfrotto.co.uk/xpro-geared-three-way-pan-tilt-tripod-head
        For photographers looking for nothing less than precision. The highly portable XPRO Geared Three-way pan/tilt Head has the lightest and most precise body in the Manfrotto range. Rigid and strong, it features micrometric knobs so you can position your camera in the desired position in just seconds. With a payload of up to 4kg and a head weighing only 0.75kg, you benefit from a sturdy, stable tripod head that's incredibly light to carry. Frame images with even greater precision thanks to the geared movement, which will enable you to compose your images one micro-step at a time on all three axes. To adjust the frame, just push the knob against the level to loosen the locking system. The knobs have also been carefully designed to ensure ergonomic comfort, no matter how much you frame and shoot. With the standard 200PL plate included, you needn't worry about switching plates when using different Manfrotto heads. This is always attached to the camera, meaning you can get ready to shoot photos or videos in almost no time. For your assurance, this product has a 10-year warranty and has been designed with premium materials and advanced engineering processes in Italy for guaranteed quality. Geared technology by Manfrotto is also patent pending.


        This is significantly lighter than my small lightweight aluminium tripod, but massive in comparison, but, I'm more than happy to move it around when using the camera tripod outdoors (e.g. for static high resolution stationary shots at airshows) - it's probably a little too bulky to use up a mountain though!
        Paul

        Retired and loving it.

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        • #5
          Re: Tripod recommendation

          Originally posted by Johnheatingman
          I know many won't agree but if you want cheap, cheerful, strong and well made, 7dayshop have some very good products at unbeatable prices and are a very well respected online retailer. Def worth a look at least

          John
          Mike
          Compulsive photographic Dabbler.
          Flickr

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          • #6
            Re: Tripod recommendation

            I agree, & Day Shop may have just what you want, I always look there before looking elseware-Well worth the effort

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            • #7
              All the gear no idea

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              • #8
                Re: Tripod recommendation

                You need to work out what type of tripod you need in the first place. What will it be used for, what features are you looking for and what type of head will you be using. Then brands and models can be recommended.

                Ian
                Founder and editor of:
                Olympus UK E-System User Group (https://www.e-group.uk.net)

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                • #9
                  Re: Tripod recommendation

                  Hi thanks everyone for your recommendations, had a good round and decided to get the following one.
                  Sunpak DigiPro 665RFC Carbon Fibre Tripod as it had the right balance of weight, stability etc that we were looking for.
                  Also picked up one of these at the same time so my hubby and I both have lighter ones ;PrimaPhoto Foldable Kit.
                  Thanks again

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