Recommend me a good Tripod & or Monopod

Ak!ta

Ak!ta

Ak!ta

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Been looking around at Tripods and Monopods. Benbo & Gitzo seen to have good reviews, and i like the way the Benbo Trekker mk2 can be positioned ?

Anyone suggest any other good makes or Pro's n Con's.... cheers ;)
 
What will you be using it for? and do you have a rough budget?

I'm also looking into tripods and currently am thinking of the Manfrotto 190pro (about £90). Manfrotto are effectivly an entry level into the high end tripod world :)
 
Matt said:
What will you be using it for? and do you have a rough budget?

I'm also looking into tripods and currently am thinking of the Manfrotto 190pro (about £90). Manfrotto are effectivly an entry level into the high end tripod world :)
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I have the 055pro B with 141 RC head, set me back about £200 with the bag. It is still in the same condition i had it from day one. The thing is built to last through a nuclear fallout, and if someone does break into my house. It'll be the things i grab to defend myself :p
 
Well i'll be using it with my Slr, for both indoor/studio work and outside. So i need something sturdy but lightweight and also something that is easy to use in awkward positions.... not much really :D

Thats why i was looking more at the Benbo Trekker mk2... because it seems to fit the bill.... and has good reviews?
Budget wise ...hmmm - Just bought a new lense today so about £90 for the Tripod & Monopod i have no idea yet :confused:
 
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£90 isn't a lot to spend, as it's generally that much for the legs only, and you'll need a head too.
 
Well i could bin the Monopod idea atm and go to about £160 for the Tripod? Would that be enough for something decent?
 
Ak!ta said:
Well i could bin the Monopod idea atm and go to about £160 for the Tripod? Would that be enough for something decent?
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Yeah, you're probably looking at the Manfrotoo 055pro legs and a suitable head :)
 
Raymond Lin said:
I have the 055pro B with 141 RC head, set me back about £200 with the bag. It is still in the same condition i had it from day one. The thing is built to last through a nuclear fallout, and if someone does break into my house. It'll be the things i grab to defend myself :p
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Me too. Cept I bought mine with the R322 Pistol grip and that really nice bag :D
 
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I have a Benbo and a Manfrotto 190. Two very different tripods. I use the Benbo for nature outdoor shots. It has rubber spikes, to use it you neeed to open the legs and push the spikes into the ground. Then loosen the bolt and adjust the angle of the centre column. Attach the camera to the head I use a 222 head or a magic ball head.
If you use the Benbo on a hard floor, when you lossen the bolt, it's like wrestling with an octopus, the legs want to slide out the centre column will try to flop forward. It can be a bit of a handfull :D

The Manfrotto on the other hand is a joy to use indoors. Rock solid and the centre column is removable. Sorry for rambling on but thought you might like to get an idea of hands on.
 
OK....Well i have been buttering up the missus, and she has agreed to let me spend "what i want" :D


So, i have been looking at Manfrotto 055 cl pro - looks nice.
I have decided against the Benbo Trekker as it sounds to fiddly !!!
But if i have a free rain on the choice, what about a Benro A128 + Head. I know there more expensive but are they any better - as Matt says Manfrotto are basically an entry level into the high end range - what about Benro?

So it's dont to the Manfrotto 055cl +Head

or

Benro A128 + Head

;)
 
Ak!ta said:
as Matt says Manfrotto are basically an entry level into the high end range - what about Benro?

So it's dont to the Manfrotto 055cl +Head

or

Benro A128 + Head

;)
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What he meant by that is Manfrotto is a good start to get into the high end as they make £90 Tripod to £££ Carbon versions.
 
What would be a good head for a Manfrotto 190pro? i'm unsure as to which type to go for yet, so some advise would be great :)
 
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