Tripod for Nikon Coolpix 8800

[Jennywrenny]

Hi all

I have a Nikon Coolpix 8800 with a tele converter TC-E17ED and a Raynox Macroscopic M-250 lens and would like advice as to which tripod to get. I have spent the last hour or so looking at different tripods and am still not too sure if the one's I have looked at are suitable to use with this camera

Any advice would be very much appreciated

Thanks, Jenny

[nightshade]

Hello,Jenny any of the tripods mentioned in the
photographic section would be suitable just decide
on a price.Go out and see what suits you is generally
best Gitzo,Manfrotto,Slik,Benbo,Velbon all do excellent
kit

[Jennywrenny]

Thanks Nightshade.

My tripod has arrived. I went for the Manfrotto 190pro with the Manfrotto 322 RC2 head and I've got to say I'm very impressed. I've never had a tripod before so this is my new toy

[speckled wood]

Originally Posted by Jennywrenny

Thanks Nightshade.

My tripod has arrived. I went for the Manfrotto 190pro with the Manfrotto 322 RC2 head and I've got to say I'm very impressed. I've never had a tripod before so this is my new toy

The 8800 has got an impressive zoom range and IS so combined with the converter and the tripod we can expect some impressive pictures.

SW

[themightyzog]

Hi,
You really need to work out exactly when you need to use a tripod, and that will determine what sort and the weight. Just ass important is the head.
I take close-up nature shots and use a Benbo with a ball and socket head.
It is not too heavy and I can carry it over my shoulder for hours - plus a Benbo is idea for awkward places and uneven ground