Sub £100 Tripod Advice....

[Neilc28]

Hey all,

I've currently got a Gripped D90 and use a Camlink TPPRE27 Tripod, I'm now looking for a replacement tripod as I would much prefer one that has individually adjustable legs and not got the brace in the middle which restricts placement.

I don't do photography for a living but do love long exposures and star-trails so want something relatively sturdy. In particular I've found that camlink QR plate was plasticky rubbish and never really gave a solid mount.

I've looked at the Fancier 6662A and 6663A on ebay (Otherwise known as Proline and Dolica I believe?), they look pretty good but would like advice from REAL people

So, in a nutshell I'm after:-

Tripod with individually angle adjustable legs
Ball-Head (Open-minded about purchasing a different head than the tripod itself)
Nice solid QR Mechanism
Compatible with snow-feet as I'm going to see the Aurora Borealis in December and don't need my tripod sinking in the snow,

I also do a lot of photography for surfers on the beach, so water/weather resistance would be good

Would love a Manfrotto or SLIK but need to keep to my budget as have a upcoming mortgage lol, Lets see some recommendations here!

 

[rjbell]

If you can spare an extra fiver http://www.parkcameras.com/12139/Giottos-GTMTL9351B---MH5011-Tripod-Kit.html?referrer=Froogle+&utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=pid12139

 

[Faldrax]

Redsnapper are fairly well regarded in the budget end of things

http://www.redsnapperuk.com/camera-accessories/Supports_And_Head_Combo_s.html

 

[greenoak]

I got a manfrodo for £50 with a brand new velbon head from the classifieds here. Was really sturdy for my holiday

 

[stu_the_flat]

Jessops carbon fiber major might be worth a look.