Spec Me a Travel Tripod

Fr0dders · 2 Jan 2015 at 22:21

Hi Guys

I'm trying to find a travel tripod to take to the states with me.

My Lowe Pro camera bag has on it a tripod holder, and it would hold a tripod that is about the size of a 2 litre pop bottle when folded up.

So far everything I'm looking at is either too small and wouldn't hold a DSLR, or its too big for the bag.

I'm not looking for anything with amazing quality, just want something cheap and cheerful, but can't find anytthing the right size. Any suggestions ?

Raymond Lin · 2 Jan 2015 at 22:28

Redget 525K

http://www.redged.com/tsc-525k.html

I bought it purely for travel because of it's size, folds down to under 30cm, weights 1.2kg.

It's the best bang for buck from my research, considering it is carbon fibre, it's "cheap".

Carbon fibre and Magnesium construction

comes in a nice padded bag

Fr0dders · 2 Jan 2015 at 22:36

lol knew as soon as you posted it would be several hundred pounds. thanks for the suggestion but anybody got any cheaper suggestions ?

Quality is not really important here.

Raymond Lin · 2 Jan 2015 at 22:38

Then get the Joby....it can hold my 5D3 (just about) and a 35L stable.

I actually need to get rid of it as I don't use it. It's this one.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Joby-Gorill...F8&qid=1420238264&sr=8-8&keywords=joby+tripod

I'd sell it here right now to you but it's against the rules so will list it in MM.

PU7E · 2 Jan 2015 at 23:03

I have both a Joby and Redged for sale in the MM atm if either are of interest?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18646270

mrgubby · 3 Jan 2015 at 14:43

I've got a Mefoto Globetrotter, it can handle 12Kg & packs up small & light

Mefoto also do smaller tripods if you need less weight ability

syn3rgy · 3 Jan 2015 at 15:44

Cheap and Chearfull? What is the budget? Sometimes it's work investing a little more