Cheap(ish) tripod [Archive] - Talk Photography

Amp34

30-04-2007, 20:24

I am after a relativly cheap tripod to play a round with. I am looking to spend about £50-£70. People have suggested the Velbon Ultra Luxi F but it seems to be out of stock in a lot of the cheaper sites (and jessops) which leads me to assume it is discontinued.:(

Any other suggestions on tripods?

Thanks:)

minimeeze

30-04-2007, 21:14

http://www.morrisphoto.co.uk/manufacturer~categoryid~178~sub~Digital+Tripod+Kit s~man~Velbon.html

I have a velbon (can't remember whether it's a Luxi or Maxi though). Good tripod, nice and compact, but not very sturdy when the legs are fully extended. I suppose it all depends what you'll be using it for. Got mine from Morris Photographic as per linky above.

Amp34

01-05-2007, 16:44

They're sold out too unfortunately. Jessops got back to me and said there was a one month delay in getting any from the supplier, so I assume that is what is causing the problems at the other shops.

Any suggestions on another tripod as I really don't want to spend an entire month waiting for it.:(

dougdarter

03-05-2007, 19:14

My Gitzo is now permanently erected with a large telephoto and a gimbal head. I needed a cheap but good tripod, with the ability of a contortionist, to use for taking macro shots.

I bought this from Ebay - he seems to have loads. It's EXCELLENT, and about half what it cost in the shops.

http://i3.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/98/d7/e0e2_3.JPG

http://i20.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/98/d7/e1e8_12.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=110116045278&rd=1&rd=1

03-05-2007, 19:23

I've looked at that tripod a few times Doug. It seems pretty damned good. :)

digitalfailure

03-05-2007, 20:28

buy cheap....buy twice :(

look for a tripod that doesn't have braced legs tying the legs together, otherwise you'll struggle to get the tripod set up in some of the lower level shots or on uneven ground.
for a few quid more, you can pick up a new manfrotto 190 with an entry level head.

tiler65

03-05-2007, 20:43

Waslooking at these today and they are cheap but brilliant quality and they ship worldwide I have ordered one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/PRO-CAMERA-TRIPOD-KIT-BALL-GRIP-HEAD-MONOPOD-AT-6703_W0QQitemZ200106377347QQihZ010QQcategoryZ30094 QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

unclerichy

03-05-2007, 20:48

The cheapie Calumet 1613 (I think - sorry, magazine downstairs and... you know... legs, stairs, my age etc.) which is around 20 squids and should get you going. I think it's a bit weighty mind you.

dougdarter

04-05-2007, 13:10

I've looked at that tripod a few times Doug. It seems pretty damned good. :)

It is damned good CT.

It's not as good as a Gitzo, it never could be at the price, but in my experience, it's better than anything similar by Manfrotto (certainly at this price point), and it's certainly better than the 055 Pro, both in terms of quality and functionality, though it's not quite as tall, and miles better than the 190 Pro..

It's beautifully made and put together, and it comes with a free (quality) tripod bag, and a set of tools.

I wouldn't consider ANYTHING by Slik/Velbon, or others of that ilk when these are a vailable.

dougdarter

04-05-2007, 13:17

markp

04-05-2007, 14:02

I bought one on Marcel's recommendation from a shop on Ebay called SmickTrading

Edit: Here he is: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Smick-Trading_Tripods-Supports_W0QQcolZ2QQdirZQ2d1QQfsubZ3QQftidZ2QQtZkm

Amp34

04-05-2007, 20:33

Thanks for all the replies guys.:)

Sorry,

I put the wrong link in my original post - this is the correct Ebay link:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=110116045278&rd=1&rd=1

Hmm that was a little more expensive than I wanted really.:( What is the difference between that one and the originally linked one?

If I did go for this though what head would people suggest I get?

dougdarter

04-05-2007, 21:21

Thanks for all the replies guys.:)

Hmm that was a little more expensive than I wanted really.:( What is the difference between that one and the originally linked one?

If I did go for this though what head would people suggest I get?

Sorry about that.

The original was bookmarked... it was one I bid on, but lost. I should have bid more, because I eventually ended up buying a new one - the first one was second hand.

Amp34

05-05-2007, 02:18

Sorry about that.

The original was bookmarked... it was one I bid on, but lost. I should have bid more, because I eventually ended up buying a new one - the first one was second hand.

Ah ok well I'll see if there are amy second hand ones to be had. Any suggestions on a head?

ps2user

05-05-2007, 11:32

Sorry,

I put the wrong link in my original post - this is the correct Ebay link:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&viewitem=&item=110116045278&rd=1&rd=1

Thanks for the link - I'm very tempted as i'm looking to get a tripod, can't seemto find anymore from this seller :(

Was there any reason why you didn't go for a manfrotto tripod?