Value For Money Tripods

[scrag68]

Im in need of a Tripod can anyone advise on the best value for money tripod and head.

I recently got one from Argos but it was very cheap and cheerful not very good so i returned it for a refund.

Ive seen the review for the Manfrotto 055XB tripod put thats a little too much doshhh at the min as ive spent out on getting kit together.

thanks in advance :thumbs:

[JPC1970]

Red Snapper.

Just got mine yesterday and am very impressed.

Jason

[Flash In The Pan]

If you're on a real budget, Maplins are doing one for a tenner just now....

[JIMC]

As above,check out the redsnapper.great tripod for the money

[scrag68]

If you're on a real budget, Maplins are doing one for a tenner just now....


I dont really want to go for another cheap and cheerful one, i should have said i have a budget of about 80 quid.

thanks

[RichardtheSane]

If you're on a real budget, Maplins are doing one for a tenner just now....
I bet that is no better than the argos one mentioned...

On a budget you can go no better than redsnapper. Built nealry as well as a frotto but at a significantly lower price point.

[JPC1970]

If you can stretch that to £98 you can get the Red snapper legs and ballhead head delivered with the 10 % discount.

This tripod is the dogs dandies for the money.

Jason

[CScottMcQueen]

Personally I'm a Giottos fan, having played with both the Giottos and the Manfrotto Ranges the Giottos wins for me but I have heard a few good things about these here (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-SLIK-PRO-400DX-PROFESSIONAL-TRIPOD-KIT-WITH-HEAD_W0QQitemZ360144360535QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ca merasPhoto_CameraAccessories_TripodsSupports?hash= item360144360535&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318) and with a lower offer made, within your budget.

[Flash In The Pan]

I bet that is no better than the argos one mentioned...




Oh, I quite agree, personally I wouldn't touch one, but some people like those sort of "bargains".

The Manfrotto 055 legs are pretty heavy, not the sort of thing that you'd want to lug around a lot. The 190s aren't quite as sturdy, but they're strong enough for the majority of camera set ups and a lot easier to lug around

[Claymore]

Im in need of a Tripod can anyone advise on the best value for money tripod and head.

I recently got one from Argos but it was very cheap and cheerful not very good so i returned it for a refund.

Ive seen the review for the Manfrotto 055XB tripod put thats a little too much doshhh at the min as ive spent out on getting kit together.

thanks in advance :thumbs:
Got to be Redsnapper Best tripod for price and give more expensive stuff run for its money!

(Hey Joe, when are you putting us lot on the payroll? salesmen of the year has a nice ring to it) LoL

[Gonetae]

Just adding my vote for the Redsnapper, I have the legs and the 3-way head. Great piece of kit. :thumbs:

Tommy.

[SuperCNJ]

In my opinion its worth looking at the Velbon range as well. Most of them are actually OK for the price. Jessops also do their own ones which aren't bad either. Both of these are good for starting off. Though as you use tripods more you would probably become more fussy and demand more from your tripod. With Redsnapper tripods, you are really getting into that stage where you want a half decent tripod and whilst they are quite good they are certainly not cheap.

As long as the tripod holds your camera and lens steady, its basically doing its job. All other features are bonuses imo such as; compactness, weight, panning heads etc. I've used lots of tripods and have owned quite a few. Although the additional "bonus features" are useful, I would be happy to use a cheap tripod if it held my gear steady enough in the conditions I intend to use it.

So, best thing to do is to bring your camera and heaviest/longest lens down to your local jessops, try out what they have in your budget. Then search around for the best price.

[simonkit]

Redsnapper gets my vote too, excellent piece of kit...

I also recommend the Velbon ones if you need something small/lightweight, I use mine for hiking mainly taking the more sturdy Redsnapper any other time

Simon

[scottishmonkey]

Another vote for Redsnapper here :thumbs:

[mrgubby]

It would save a lot of time if the word "Tripod" did an auto link to the Redsnapper website :D



Another vote for Redsnapper here :thumbs:


and another, I'm delighted with the Tripod + 3-way head :clap:

[hometown38]

Another thumbs up for the Red Snapper :thumbs:
Excellent piece of kit and good value too.

[Claymore]

The Redsnappers must be good to get Scot's to part with their money? LoL
Brian

[gjt880]

I have the Redsnapper tripod and ballhead also a Redsnapper monopod.
Excellant bit of kit and superb value for money.

My vote for Rednapper :D

[mrgas]

i bought a Velbon sherpa 200r and its great for the money , it cost me £45 and seems well made , probably not as versatile as some of the more expensive models , but suits my needs pefectly

[petebarnes]

I might be flogging my 055xprob in a couple of weeks, I'm gonna get a 190cxpro as my old one is good for beating potential thieves but not so good for extended hikes!