tripod

The 3-in-1 travel tripod from Heipi has been praised as an ultra light and compact travel tripod. At this point, I'm convinced to try it and want to order. The problem is, I only recently moved to UK and I am very unsure what to expect to pay in customs fees and VAT. It seems that ordering it...

Hi all, I am searching for a good tripod for my landscape photography, and replacement of my very aged Manfrotto 190 tripod. The perfect tripod is not available, I am aware of this but has a few demands for my new tripod. First of all it must be tall enough for me (be 1,72 m tall so the tripod...

Hi. I bought a used Tamron 150-600MM g2, which has a collar tripod mount as standard, but the lens didn't come with it. I don't really want to spend any more as the lens was top of my budget, but I need to be able to mount the lens on a tripod. I can't find any official replacement. Main...

Hi there, Was just wondering any experience with the 504x Manfrotto video head and the 608 version? Are they both equally as good for fluid movement? Also does the 608 lock off nice and tight without any play? Thanks

Benro c-157ex mg carbon fibre tripod. My dad, while adjusting the flip-lock clamps on one of the legs, has cracked the aluminium clamp. I contacted Benro/MAC but they did not have any replacements. They do have a video showing how to replace flip-lock clamps though. Useful! Do you know of any...

Hi for quite a few years my dad was interested in making a camera mount that could be shouldered like a rifle. He went through many versions. Several are pictured below. Usually made from aluminium bar, wood for the stock and steel bolts. Probably suitable for small lenses. I think the aim was...

Hi, Wondered if anyone had heard about/was interested in the current Gitzo Crowdfunder. Quite an interesting idea IMO, a travel tripod with a seemingly unlimited warranty. Crowdfunder lets you have it at £378 which seems a decent price for what you're getting as a kit. If it had a heavier...

I'm looking for a budget tripod for use with a gimbal head. I have a cheap Velbon CX640 its nice and sturdy with good solid clips on the legs but you cannot replace the pan-handle head which is a great shame, its also the perfect height for me, up to 64" height. You can imagine how ridiculous...

My original plan was to buy a LEOFOTO MC-100 clamp since it is cheaper than RRS. But when I searched on Amazon, I found the FOTOBETTER MC-95 is much cheaper than LEOFOTO. I bought it without hesitation I just got the FOTOBETTER MC-95 clamp a few days, then I can't wait to share it with anyone. I...

I’m off on holiday next weekend and will likely be doing a fair bit of landscape photography. Last time I did any my body aches for days from carrying my old heavy tripod - I think it must have been on one side of something. I’m any case, my tripod is the only area of kit I have not slimmed down...

Hi All, I would like a cheapy ( chinse knock off is fine ) Heavey tripod for star gazing / astro shots and wildlife. The weight will be caon EOS 7Dii and either 100-400L mkii or sigma 150-600 Comtempoary lens at my most extreme weight use. I am not in the market for a Nick Page or Tomas Heaton...

Hello everybody This is my first post in the forum I'm looking forward to your company! I have a (simple?) question to begin with I want to hang some ballast from the bottom of my tripod (Silk Pro 340DX) centre pole whilst doing some macro. There's no info on the Slik site about the size of the...

I personally love this product , the use i have got out of it is immense and I just love the design. Another upside is it's low cost and high quality. Suitable for digital, video, or still cameras Extends up to 127 cm (50 inches) high Lightweight aluminium; weighs just over a pound...

Hi, Has anyone got any feedback on these? I have been mainly considering the punks corey (unlikely), punks billy and punks brian in carbon fibre. I'd need it to be stable enough to do some long exposure stuff, but light enough and small enough to travel. Doesn't seem to be massive amounts...

Hi, Has anyone got any experience with Rollei Rock solid tripods? Particularly the Beta range. I managed to get this for less than £200...

Hi, I am pretty new to photography but I have inherited a Peak Designs Capture Clip from a friend who just couldn’t get on with it. The problem I have is that I originally bought a quite cheap tripod off Amazon to see how things went to begin with and this will not fit the Peak designs...

Following on from thread in beginner section about a Nikon lens I wonder if I can seek the advice of you guys again as it was invaluable! One item im told I really do need is a tripod so that’s what im looking for next. I want to be able to carry it around if out on a walk but also set it up on...

OH Has offered to get me a new tripod for Xmas as my cheap £29 has finally died after 4 years (not bad going, has been all over Scotland), we usually keep budget around £100. Needs to be decent for outdoors as I do sky photography in windy / cold locations. Sturdiness is more important than...

Folks, I have a kirk arca swiss plate and appear to have lost the allen key... Anybody know what the standard size is so I can order a new one ? Thanks in advance

hi All, been a while but I was wondering if you good people could help me. I bought a velbon rexi l tripod some years back, I've been happy with it (albeit only used a few times) I've managed to bend and twist the thing, completely my own stupidity. I've noticed I can't buy them anymore...

I've been looking at Tripods for one to take with me to shoot a 24 Hours race (spectator) as I want to get some light trail shots at night. The problem is my budget is relatively low. I do have the added benefit of enjoying shooting wildlife & I shoot automotive with light painting, so a good...

Hi, I have just purchased a Manfrotto 190GO (which I can still take back to the retailer if I wish) and a Manfrotto Beefree. My main use for this is landscapes and travel. Kit I will be using on it - A7II with max of a 70-200 F4 I like the feel of the 190go, it feels well made and sturdy and...

Hi all, I've been looking but not managed to find any information from the serial number on the base, so thought I'd ask here if anyone knew the model name of this particular tripod head - It's got an immense base plate & came as part of a deal with a tripod & few other bits & bobs I have just...

Hi, I'm looking for some recommendations for a lightweight tripod to take on long hikes, preferably one that when collapsed is small and can handle a Canon 5D Mark III + lens (biggest being Canon 70-200). I currently have the Manfrotto 055 (Aluminium) + Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared Head but...

Does anyone have any suggestions for a sturdy but lightweight tripod? I bought one for about £80 in April and it has so may limitations I'm ready to invest in one that'll (hopefully) last for years.

Does anyone have any good suggestions for a sturdy but lightweight tripod for landscape photography? I bought one in April for about £80 but it has lot's of limitations and I'm ready to invest in one that I can use for years. Don't mind spending between £200-300 as it'll be a great investment.

I'm looking at small tripods with flexible legs, like the one that you can wrao around branches etc. Are there any suggestions for 'better' brands? I've seen a few on eBay, but obviously not sure of the quality. Thanks is advance DD

Hi all, I am looking for a budget tripod around £20/30 what suggestions do you have? I am looking at the Velbon DF-41 or the PrimaPhoto PHKP001. I'm leaning more towards the Velborn though as it does look slightly better made.

Hi All Looking to get a new tripod head soon. I currently have a Manfrotto 460MG. Looking to get one a bit more precise with a quick release function and micro adjustments. I do architectural photography professionally so independent 3 axis movement and spirit level is a must (vertical as...

I'm new to photography and looking for my first tripod. I've been researching for weeks but need help from those more experienced about what to choose. I've decided on two options; either the newly released Vanguard Alta Pro2+ 263AB 100 which comes with a ballhead for £200, and has a weight...