Tripod recommendations?

Going to Cali · 4 Jun 2013 at 10:28

I'm planning a hiking trip in Banff and Waterton/Glacier and would like a decent tripod for some long exposure shots.

Can anyone recommend a tripod suitable for a Nikon D3100, the largest lens weighs approx 750g.

I'm looking for something that is stable on rough terrain, won't blow over in the wind, has a flexible (rotates to portrait / landscape) and secure mount and ideally easily stored in a regular back pack.

Ideally would like to spend around £100, but willing to pay more if it is necessary for the quality keeping in mind the camera was around £300. Any suggestions?

Going to Cali · 4 Jun 2013 at 11:24

I would need the head for this as well? Would you recommend the 804Rc2?

Going to Cali · 5 Jun 2013 at 09:04

Thank you for the advice and suggestions. I eventually chose the velbon rexi l. I liked the look of the manfrotto, however, a big consideration is size. I'll be taking it on the plane to Canada and with me on our hikes, it being so compact end getting good reviews won out.
Looking forward to some nice long exposure shots, hopefully even some of the northern lights

Going to Cali · 6 Jun 2013 at 10:14

2StepSteve said:
Velbon Ultra Rexi L paired with a Redsnapper RSH-61 ball head is fantastic. The ultimate travel tripod. I don't think you can go smaller or sturdier for cheaper.
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I bought the Manfrotto 498-rc2, which was about 3 times the cost of the RSH-61.

For a Tamron 18-270, is there any benefit in having the manfrotto over the redsnapper? I'm tempted to return the Manfrotto and buy the Redsnapper just to save myself the £45-50.

Going to Cali · 6 Jun 2013 at 11:15

An opinion on whether the Manfrotto 498-RC2 is worth the extra £50 (£75 vs £25) over the Redsnapper RSH-61?