xa0s
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I'm after a tripod but every single one I look at isn't right for me. It's either too flimsy or it's too much money.
It'll hold a 450D with a battery grip and the big flash gun so it needs to be quite firm.
I also really want it completely black in colour, with a black carry case.
Ideally it'll have a ball head but as long as it has 2 levers I'll be OK.
Any suggestions? I'd prefer eBay so I can use PayPal.
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jacko198
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Ive got this one for my D50, works well for me, extremely sturdy
Dunno if its what you want tho
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-VCTR640-AE-VCT-R640-Standard-Tripod/dp/B000069JXZ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1233669408&sr=8-1
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deano87
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Second hand one from a charity shop. Proper old school made of metal and stuff. Was only £10 or something 
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mantamark
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I have a Manfrotto 055 Xprob, and i love it, its a bit on the heavy side, but makes it very stable.
Well worth a look if you have the funds.
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Scotty_B
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Manfrotto 055XPROB and 488RC2 ballhead.
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mantamark
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Bingo Bango, same as me.
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mattk
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£££££ the Manfrotto ones arnt they?
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Mike
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Just slightly Matt 
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1019760
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=10924
That's what Mantamark and CorSRi_BT are using, nearly £175 
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xa0s
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I went for a Camlink in the end. I couldn't justify £200 on a tripod but I also didn't want a cheap eBay tripod...
Got it for £55 delivered.
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Matt L
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I need a new tripod  mines a cheapish one from argos which is far too flimsy when i have my 70-300 on it  you tighten it up and it still drops down
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mantamark
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quote:
Originally posted by Mike B
Just slightly Matt
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1019760
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=10924
That's what Mantamark and CorSRi_BT are using, nearly £175
Ebay my friend, i didnt pay anywhere near that.
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Scotty_B
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quote:
Originally posted by Mike B
Just slightly Matt
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1019760
http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=10924
That's what Mantamark and CorSRi_BT are using, nearly £175
I payed around £150 for both. Worth it though.
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Gaz
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Just spend the money you tight arse's... £130 i think mine was and it does very well...
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mattk
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Mine was £25
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Gaz
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I had one from Asda, It did me well for the year or so I used it for, But can notice the different noce with the new one. So steady under high winds and very very versitile
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Matt L
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I want this one now
tripod
[Edited on 05-02-2009 by Matt L]
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Butler
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Mine was free, I borrowed it from uni and never gave it back
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xa0s
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt L
I want this one now
tripod
It's shit. I was going to get it but it's very flimsy and apparently can barely hold a SLR without a lens/battery grip. It's meant for little digital cameras.
My tripod arrived today and wow, I love it. It's all metal including the bit that connects to the camera so not what I'm used to. I used to use a eBay jobby and everything was plastic and felt like it was going to snap. I really like it.
[Edited on 05-02-2009 by xa0s]
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Matt L
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quote:
Originally posted by xa0s
quote:
Originally posted by Matt L
I want this one now
tripod
It's shit. I was going to get it but it's very flimsy and apparently can barely hold a SLR without a lens/battery grip. It's meant for little digital cameras.
My tripod arrived today and wow, I love it. It's all metal including the bit that connects to the camera so not what I'm used to. I used to use a eBay jobby and everything was plastic and felt like it was going to snap. I really like it.
[Edited on 05-02-2009 by xa0s]
ahh cools cheers ill save up a bit longer and get the same as you, although i kinda liked the head on the one i linked. thinks ill look into a few more first
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Gaz
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I had the one you linked too for xmas but sent it back and got a 190XB with a 486 head (i think it is)
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Gaz
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quote:
Originally posted by Gaz
I had the one you linked too for xmas but sent it back and got a 190XB with a 486 head (i think it is)
Manfrotto 190XB with Manfrotto 486C2 Ball head
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Graham88
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I just use the one that I got with the camera, you can get it for like £15 and it's been fine for me!
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