Recommendations Best Tripod with head around £70

[Lepus]

I would like it to be black , I mainly want it for a field camera trap , so the ability for going low will be a big advantage , but would like it also to take the weight of a 7D mkll armed with a 1-400 mk ll .

 

[Box Brownie]

When you say low do you mean with the legs splayed out??

If so, why not a frying pan modified with a bolt through it to fit a tripod head to...... can't get much lower!

Or maybe a Momen mini tripod that can take 80kg and splay it's legs

 

[Lepus]

Thanks for your thoughts , Box Brownie . I will need the height option as well , I wont be setting up at ground level all the time . Think splayed legs would be a big advantage . I know £70 is not a huge budget , but I want it to last as well .

 

[Dael_Pix]

Manfrotto or Benro, but they're more than your budget.

 

[Box Brownie]

What did I read before about tripods........and low budgets...

Sturdy
Lightweight
Cheap

All three cannot be achieved..two of the above, yes but not all three!

 

[nandbytes]

try one of these

RST-283 & RSH-36 Ball Head - Red Snapper

Max. height - 1590mm (column extended)Max. height - 1340mm (column not extended)Min. height - 290mmMin. height Short column - 150mmMin. height(column reversed)- 0mmFolded length 620mmTube dia. - 28mmWeight - 1810gMax Load - 8kgRSH-36 ball head.Ball Size 36mmHeight 90mmBarrel Dia 46mmWeight...

redsnapperuk.com

TP members used to get 10% off not sure if that's still the case.

 

[Lepus]

Thanks , will investigate , at first glance a shorter centre column would been nice .

 

[drb52]

For the money you wish to spend have a look at K&F Tripods.

 

[taxboy]

How about something a little left field?

A pre owned Benbo. It will take a bit of practice setting up but certainly sturdy and low level shouldn't be an issue. You should be able to get one for a little over your budgt

 

[LeeRatters]

Thanks , will investigate , at first glance a shorter centre column would been nice .

My old Redsnapper has two length centre columns. The 3LT Travis is easily removed. Both a little over your £70 budget though.

 

[andrewc]

Secondhand - something like a Manfrotto 055 series plus s/h head. Might be able to find one within budget if you're lucky - several have sold on Ebay for that sort of figure.

 

[Lepus]

Thanks , I been looking at the 2nd hand market , I think it`s the way to go , appears you get a lot more for your money . I been watching 055 and the Benbo series , though the Benbo series is a bit of minefield now , so many types at different weights ect .