Looking For Info on Best brand of Tripod to get?

JamesBond2010

Hi lst thread i saw on this was over 4 yrs old. I Just want to know What is the Best brand of tripod to get.
it has to be Height adjustable & swivel 180 degress.
it has to be good quality as well.
It is for a Present
Easier ask here cause wont be conned out of it in a Camera Shop.

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JamesBond2010 wrote: »

Hi lst thread i saw on this was over 4 yrs old. I Just want to know What is the Best brand of tripod to get.
it has to be Height adjustable & swivel 180 degress.
it has to be good quality as well.
It is for a Present
Easier ask here cause wont be conned out of it in a Camera Shop.

Hey, what's your price range? Are you looking for a travel tripod or does weight matter? Is it for photography or filmography?

JamesBond2010

Alaia Grumpy Bicycle wrote: »

Hey, what's your price range? Are you looking for a travel tripod or does weight matter? Is it for photography or filmography?

It is for photography. Price range doesnt matter.If it is good it will hardly be cheap.
weight matters a small bit. not that much though.

Standard type would suit perfect

http://www.ebay.com/gds/Tripod-Buying-Guide-/10000000177629120/g.html

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JamesBond2010 wrote: »

It is for photography. Price range doesnt matter.If it is good it will hardly be cheap.
weight matters a small bit. not that much though.

Standard type would suit perfect

http://www.ebay.com/gds/Tripod-Buying-Guide-/10000000177629120/g.html

You can get some nice travel tripods around the 60-70 mark (ex delivery).

I have two of of these and think they are fantastic. I wouldn't trust it on a breezy day though and I don't extend it as the last section of the legs are somewhat flimsy.

If money is not an option, then something like this might be an option. It's a fantastic tripod (saving for one myself).

There are many many tripods out there, but I believe Manfrotto are quite popular. I prefer the latch type mechanisms as they are easier to operate in my opinion. The twisty legs are a pain in the ass. 3 part legs tend to be sturdier than 4 part legs, but 4 part legs tend to be smaller tripods making them ideal for travel.

Hope this helps.

Judge

JamesBond2010 wrote: »

Price range doesnt matter.

Legs: Gitzo Mountaineer

Head: Arca Swiss Monoball p0

Plate: Really Right Stuff

Should come to around €1,500 - €1,700 plus customs charges for the Really Right Stuff plate. :cool:

challengemaster

I'll throw in - Three legged thing. Relatively new company, UK based and a fantastic product.

Farmlife

You'd pick up a solid manfrotto for €250 if you really love them get a carbon fiber one for €450-500

JamesBond2010

Tnx folks must have a proper look on the computer when I finish work

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Farmlife wrote: »

You'd pick up a solid manfrotto for €250 if you really love them get a carbon fiber one for €450-500

You can pick up a carbon fibre for cheaper than that if you look around. I picked up a set of Manfrotto 190cxpro4 legs for €250 on Amazon.de a few weeks ago. €100 for a decent Manfrotto ballhead so €350 all in.

If it's for landscape photography or something that involves a lot of trekking then I'd definitely recommend carbon fibre. I've made the mistake of having a heavy tripod and having to drag it around while out shooting.

almorris

Manfrotto. Take one on those into a bar fight no problems.

cnocbui

Benbo and Uniloc tripods do stuff other tripods can't and are very good quality.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Benbo-2-Tripod-Very-Sturdy-/121484110009?pt=UK_Tripods_Monopods&hash=item1c490468b9

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Uniloc-Major-System-1220-Tripod-/171510404484?pt=UK_Tripods_Monopods&hash=item27eed11584