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a good tripod for DSLR photography

  • 26-01-2011 3:00am
    #1
    nowayout1
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭


    I was wondering by experience what is a good tripod to use I was into 2 camera shops today and the tripods I was shown were good but I don't know which to choose one was a BENRO and the other was a SLIK tripod.

    The benro tripod was €170 and the slik tripod was €70, should the price matter or once it does the job?

    My camera is a canon eos 500d with a standard lens on it.


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  • #2
    Thecageyone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,756 ✭✭✭Thecageyone


    Make sure to get one that supports the weight you require.

    Some tripods have lower end models that might only support up to 2kg, I always reckon it's a good idea to get one that supports more than you need it to.

    I got a Manfrotto 7302YB for Christmas, which can hold up to 3.5kg - I don't have any combination close to that atm, so I'm fine with it. Only issue is, you can't replace the head, but that's fine by me too, I want a tripod for steadiness, don't need it to be another upgrade hogger.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Manfrotto-7302YB-Tripod-Ball-Head/dp/B001UO5S34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1296009659&sr=8-1

    Look through the Manfrotto range I'd say, you can't go wrong.


  • #3
    HxGH
    Closed Accounts Posts: 767 ✭✭✭HxGH


    Manfrotto is a great brand. Very dependable.
    Do not purchase a cheap tripod thinking it will be fine.
    One fall can destroy your camera.
    You're investing in vital apperatus.

    You can pick up (different brands of) tripods on pixmania:
    http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/home.html

    Good luck and happy snapping.


  • #4
    Meleftone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 204 ✭✭Meleftone


    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nikon-D5000-DSLR-TRIPOD-Carry/dp/B0040G5CJY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1296108799&sr=1-1This is the one I use with my D5000. I've had no problems with it so far. Its not too expensive either.


  • #5
    Dayglo
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭Dayglo


    There's always a way out....:-)

    I use a manfrotto O55XB-and a 322c(?-not sure if thats the right number) ball grip head.

    Would be lost without it.
    Manfrotto I'm happy with.
    The upside of the 055XB is its solid- the only downside is weight for carrying- but- its good exercise for the bod carrying it around.


  • #6
    bernard0368
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,424 ✭✭✭bernard0368


    I had a benro rated up to 13kg and it was a great tripod (till some git stole it from the car). Rock steady. I have a benro angel and manfrotto 055 both are great but I still long for the orignal Benro.


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  • #7
    hbr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 760 ✭✭✭hbr


    nowayout1 wrote: »
    I was wondering by experience what is a good tripod to use I was into 2 camera shops today and the tripods I was shown were good but I don't know which to choose one was a BENRO and the other was a SLIK tripod.

    SLIK PRO 500 DX. Big, tall, strong. A bit heavy for hiking/biking.
    I paid €114 for mine in the local Sam McCauley chemists.


  • #8
    FoxT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,204 ✭✭✭FoxT


    I have a manfrotto 055 at the mo, & am pleased with it - I would not go hillwalking with it, though!

    I have also had a slik, years ago & found it great, too.

    I suggest you think a bit about
    - what are you going to use it for? If urban nighttime photography say, you can probably go for a heavier one than if you are planning on hillwalking.

    - How heavy a load do you need it to support? huge difference between a 7D+400mm f/2.8 say, and a powershot G11!


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