Tripod Recommendation:

[n30_mkii]

Im after a tripod for my Nikon CP 7900, the tripod needs to be fairly light so i dont mind taking it all the time, and needs to be nice and compact also so i can stick it in a bag on my back or something...

But i know i'm asking a lot, but i would like to be able to use it in the future with something like a canon 350d

I have been looking at the Velbon ULTRA-MAXi-F

Which folds down to 36CM in length and has its own carry bag. But does anyone own one and use t with an SLR?

Or has any better recommendations at all?

Lastly i dont really want to be paying over £70 if possible

 

[Geffen]

I've got the Manfrotto 725B it's quite small (50cm compacted) and quite light (1.4kg) and is about £80. Would recomend it. Only down side is that it not as stable as Manfrotto more professional modesl but they weight and cost almost double the 725b.

 

[hoodmeister]

You aren't going to find something that's really suitable for both your compact and an SLR.
My recommendation is to get a cheap <£20 tripod from you-know-where. I got the Hama Star61 (or something) very light, pretty versatile, comes with a bag to sling on your shoulder - perfect for the Cpix 7900.

Then get a proper tripod when you upgrade to an SLR - get the best one you can afford. A decent tripod, as long as you look after it, will last you forever.

This is what I did.

 

[Col_M]

I've just recently got the Slik PRO 613 CF legs and a Manfrotto 484RC2 ball head, so far it's served me well and will easilly hold my 350D+battery grip+70-200 steady with no problem.

The head and legs combo weighs near as dammit 1Kg, it's perfect if you just want a nice light tripod to bung on your bag if you go for a wander.

Cost me about £170 in all....bargain

edit: oops just saw your max budget, that'll learn me to skim read

 

[n30_mkii]

Think it will be a case of a cheapish one for now, and then get a better one as and when needed for an SLR. Thanks for your help, greatly appreciated!