Tripod for macro

[Daysleeper40]

Hi All, my OH has just asked me to write a christmas list and frankly, who am I to argue?!

One thing that I am definately lacking with my kit is a decent tripod. I particularly like macro and wildlife photography and also setting up still life / water drop shots etc. I know that I won't take a tripod out if it is too heavy and I am more likely to use it for set up shots at home. One of my main issues is lack of space - my "studio" is the bedroom floor so being compact and able to get down low is an absolute must.

To give it a bit of context I am currently using a crappy Hama travel tripod - rubbish, but nice and small.

The budget would be about £100 and portablility / getting close to the ground are the main requirements. Any suggestions?

 

[Davec223]

have a look at the manfrotto xmas special offers they have a couple running that may be wort looking at. sorry just had a quick look in the mag i have to hand and could not see the advert.

 

[sbowler579]

I use a Velbon sherpa and find it very good value for money.

 

[moaten]

I use the The MTL9351B which allows you to remove the centre column from its vertical position, rotate it through a 180 degree angle and lock where required - handy for awkward shots when you also need to use a tripod.

http://www.giottos-tripods.co.uk/index.php?page=productpage&product=49ba628a837ec

 

[Dogfish_magnet]

Have a look at the manfrotto 190 XPro with a ball head (just a little over budget) and add a velbon mag slider to the list to help focusing.

 

[Daysleeper40]

Thankyou for the suggestions - I will take a look at those

 

[robrevens]

This wouldn't be a tripod thread without mention of redsnapper.