Can anyone recommend a tripod to use for macro photography.

[scottduffy]

I am hoping to use this with a 400d gripped and sigma 105 macro.

[aberal]

Assuming that you want a mini-tripod for getting up close, you can't go wrong with this Giottos (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Giottos-GB1060-Tripod/dp/B00193YD32/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1247780159&sr=8-5) You'll have to buy the ball head (or whatever head suits your purposes - it can be also used on a full height tripod) but this is a sturdy and quality tripod. Someone wrote a review of it on this forum a couple of months ago if you care to search.

[jeskris]

Perhaps this one?
http://www.linkdelight.com/index.php/Macro-Close-Up-Tools/Velbon-Ultra-Luxi-Mini-Tripod-for-Macro-Photo/Detailed-product-flyer.html

[Dogfish_magnet]

When i use a tripod for macro (which is not very often) i use a Manfrotto 190CXPro (http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1026294)which you can get nice and low to the ground and it has a centre coloum you can rotate through 90 deg.

[scottduffy]

When i use a tripod for macro (which is not very often) i use a Manfrotto 190CXPro (http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1026294)which you can get nice and low to the ground and it has a centre coloum you can rotate through 90 deg.

I was under the impression that you really needed a tripod for most macro work. Is this not the case?

[HoppyUK]

I was under the impression that you really needed a tripod for most macro work. Is this not the case?

I hardly ever use a tripod for macro, but it depends.

If it's a set up shot, maybe on a table top, then yes a tripod is much easier.

But in the field, tripods are a right pain. I stalk about with a ring flash.

[Dogfish_magnet]

I was under the impression that you really needed a tripod for most macro work. Is this not the case?

As hoppy says tripod for set-up shots or sometimes flowers but most of the time hand-held - if your trying to catch a bug by the time you've finished faffing with a tripod it'll be long gone :)

[Claymore]

Benbo Trekker's are great for macro

[3glance]

velbon's mini is good for macro shoot, you know if you want to carry a portable one but not a heavy stand

velbon untral mini luxi (http://www.linkdelight.com/index.php/Velbon/Velbon-Ultra-Luxi-Mini-Tripod-for-Macro-Photo/Detailed-product-flyer.html)