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01-09-2007, 10:10 AM
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| | | Tripod Advice
I have been looking to buy for a half decent, light and cheapish tripod and was wondering if anyone out there has a Manfrotti Modo maxi or mini as I am thinking of buying one. Would you recommend them and if not what tripod would you advice me to get  |
01-09-2007, 01:16 PM
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| | | Re: Tripod Advice
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Originally Posted by ron1863  I have been looking to buy for a half decent, light and cheapish tripod and was wondering if anyone out there has a Manfrotti Modo maxi or mini as I am thinking of buying one. Would you recommend them and if not what tripod would you advice me to get | Hi Ron, don't get me wrong when I say this but I wouldn't go for a half decent cheapish tripod. I think you would regret it in the long run. In my opinion and it's only my opinion you would be better off with a decent one that's not too costly. I use a Manfrotto 055CL Classic Tripod fitted with a Manfrotto 488RC2 midi-ball head with quick release plate. can't remember the exact price but if you look it up on a few sites that I won't mention you should find a price for it.
It's not the cheapest or lightest tripod around but neither is it the dearest. It's quite capable of supporting my 400D with Sigma 50-500mm attached. I also use it with my Sigma 150mm macro lens. If you are using a telephoto lens a sturdy tripod is an essential item in my opinion. Of course it is possible to hand hold a long telephoto lens as some on here do very successfully but I'm afraid my hands aren't steady enough to do this.
it's surprising what difference a good sturdy tripod and head can make
Roger |
01-09-2007, 08:33 PM
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| | | Re: Tripod Advice
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Originally Posted by ron1863 I have been looking to buy for a half decent, light and cheapish tripod and was wondering if anyone out there has a Manfrotti Modo maxi or mini as I am thinking of buying one. Would you recommend them and if not what tripod would you advice me to get | Hi Ron, I`ve been using the Modo maxi for a while now.It really depends on what type of camera/lens you`re planning to use it with.Mine is at its limit with my panasonic fz20 with tcon attached and an external flash,which isnt a particularly heavy setup.
The tripod is very compact, stable enough for my needs most of the time and the low level setting option has come in handy.The trigger cam-lock for the pan/tilt head has seemed to loosen up slightly in use but it still locks firmly.
For use with a compact/bridge type camera I think theyre very good, but a DSLR setup would be way too much for it to handle.If you have any specific questions about the tripod feel free to ask and i`ll do my best to help.
Mark H  |
01-09-2007, 08:49 PM
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| | | Re: Tripod Advice
I'm with Ollie here, it is false economy to buy a cheap tripod. Buy the best you can afford. The 055 is pretty good and with a decent ball head will take a lot of punishment. I f you can stretch to it the 055X pro is excellent. I have just upgraded to this and wish I had done so sooner.
Remember you are committing your camera and lens to this piece of kit. it needs to be good!! |
01-09-2007, 08:59 PM
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| | | Re: Tripod Advice
Totally agree when it comes to heavy DSLR setups, but for a lightweight setup like mine a heavy tripod would be overkill.As Ron hasn`t mentioned the type of camera he plans to use on the tripod its hard to say whether it would/wouldnt be suitable for his requirements.
Mark H |
03-09-2007, 08:49 AM
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| | | Re: Tripod Advice
Hi everyone and many thanks for the advice. I have a Sony Alpha and several lenses, one or two of which are fairly heavy. I will take Ollie's advice and go for his option as I need a sturdy tripod to cope with rough terrain and windy conditions.
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03-09-2007, 01:08 PM
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| | | Re: Tripod Advice
Wise move Ron, sounds as though you`ve got a fair few quids worth of kit, so it would be unwise to skimp on the tripod 
Mark H |
25-09-2007, 10:54 AM
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| | | Re: Tripod Advice
Cheers Digiscoper62 and thanks for confusing me as I was about to take Ollie's advice. I also noticed this tripod, which looks a bargain but does anyone have any experience of it?? http://www.keh.com/OnLineStore/Produ...BCL=&GBC=&GCC= | | |
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