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upperoilcan
26-01-2009, 08:01
hello everyone,im a complete newbe to the world of dlsr photography,i need to buy my first tripod (sorry if this has been done before).

any suggestions please,i have a cannon 450d,many thanks.
daftbugga
26-01-2009, 09:04
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upperoilcan
26-01-2009, 09:13
mate i dont really want to spend over £120.00,second hand is also an option,cheers for the reply.
scott1979
26-01-2009, 09:17
there's loads of threads on here about tripod buying advice.

I did alot of searching and evetually bought a redsnapper tripod & ball head.

They are excellent quality, build & great value for money.

Plus you get a 10% discount for being a TP member.

Think it cost me £107 inc shipping after the discount
V8burble
26-01-2009, 09:25
As Scott says, the Redsnapper legs and ballhead are a great bit of kit. Good enough for me ;)
upperoilcan
26-01-2009, 09:38
there's loads of threads on here about tripod buying advice.

I did alot of searching and evetually bought a redsnapper tripod & ball head.

They are excellent quality, build & great value for money.

Plus you get a 10% discount for being a TP member.

Think it cost me £107 inc shipping after the discount

cheers scott,where did you get it from mate?
sym_richard
26-01-2009, 09:54
manfrotto 190xdb + 486rc2 would be a good choice, around £90
whitey
26-01-2009, 09:55
have a word with Joe @ Redsnapper, he does some fantastic products and will be able to recommend you something that will fit the bill
upperoilcan
26-01-2009, 10:10
thankyou all for your replies,anyone have a link for the redsnapper website as im having probs finding them....cheers.
scott1979
26-01-2009, 10:10
cheers scott,where did you get it from mate?

I placed my order through the redsnapper website:

http://www.aldine.co.uk/redsnapper/

and just add a note on the paypal form that i was a TP member, and they refund you the difference.

Go for it, you wont be dissapointed with it! ;)
upperoilcan
26-01-2009, 10:18
well done guys...all sorted.
PaulBoy
26-01-2009, 10:18
Joe's Redsnapper legs/head have lots of positive comments in threads in For Sale & Dealers Fora (do a quick search for 'redsnapper' in either) - Also keep an eye on the For Sale Forum (think there's something in your budget there at moment) - I sold a Benro tripod last week so there are always people upgrading etc
Paul
RichardtheSane
26-01-2009, 10:27
I have got a set of redsnapper legs - much better than my Manfrotton 190 pro legs and cheaper too!
As for a head, I have no experience of the redsnapper head, but I do know the manfrotton 486 or 488 RC2 heads are very good. the redsnapper ball does get really good reviews. I believe the full redsnapper legs & head is about £100
upperoilcan
26-01-2009, 10:40
thanks to all of you,i have just ordered a tripod and ball head from redsnapper....
upperoilcan
27-01-2009, 11:10
just like to say what great service from redsnapper,ordered the tripod only yesterday and it has been delivered today......top marks :thumbs: