Silly Tripods.

~FurbinatorZ Jun 18, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Hey guys, so I recently had a nice tripod but it broke super easily...
(I dropped it on the floor while it was in its bag and the top part clip broke off, so my camera couldn't attach to it anymore) Here's the tripod: [link]
SO... I was wondering if you guys know of a good tripod I can get for a decent price, I'm looking for one that's capable of changing it's angle too (vertical view).
Any links are highly appreciated and thanks for your help.

Looking for a price range of around 50$... Thanks again.

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~ManualFocusPhoto Jun 19, 2012 Student Photographer

Well, I'd say for a tripod don't skimp on the price, and just get a brand one. If you keep buying cheap tripods, they'll always break, and in the end you'll just end up buying a good one anyway, might as well save yourself all the hassle.
Personally, my advice would be to just save your money until you can afford a good one, my advice would be Benro or Giottos, They're Chinese brands, but they're actually quite sturdy. I use the Aluminum version of this tripod [link] and I couldn't be happier with it, I actually prefer it to the much more expensive Gitzo version (which imo aren't what they used to be). It can hold up to a 300mm lens, and you can adjust the center column in any angle you want, which is great if you're into macro.

=lejontine Jun 19, 2012 Student Photographer

I was actually planning on buying a tripod today. I realize that I should not take the cheapest, was actually looking for a Manfrotto, probably. Just one question: How useful are the lighter aluminum tripods? Will they trip over constantly? I'm quite small and I do not plan in walking around with my own weights equipment, so I would like to pay a little more and get a light tripod. But only if this is worth the price.

!OldaGardner Jun 19, 2012

It's been said that the most expensive tripod is the one you won't take with you because of its weight. Heavy tripods are great for the studio or home, but not for carrying on a walk. A good aluminum one will work fine. Carbon fiber is even better (but also pricier). They are lighter weight, better at damping vibrations, and much nicer to use in cold or damp weather.

I consider a good tripod as important as a good lens for getting sharp images so my typical lens price range is what I would pay for a tripod.

=lejontine Jun 19, 2012 Student Photographer

Well I came by a software that I just had to buy, so my money over only let me buy a higher middle-class tripod. But I think it's pretty good, lightweight (aluminum) and still robust.

*Fuzzypiggy Jun 18, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Don't expect miracles for $50, like most things in this game quality costs money. As Eupherin says a tripod is an investment. You pay a lot of money for a good camera and then you compromise the quality of your shots or risk accidentally damaging your camera by using a shaky tripod. I've had my Manfrotto XPROB for 3 years, built like a tank and weighs around 4-5 kilos, a bugger to carry on long walks but I am so glad I have it when the wind whips up or I'm standing in moving water.

Some of the better names are Manfrotto and Gitzo, that often sell travel tripods at cheaper prices. If you can't stretch to a new one, take a look around on eBay or second hand listings in camera shops. Granted a second hand tripod will have been used quite a bit but it's one of those things that you don't want to let you down when you need it most.

~FurbinatorZ Jun 18, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Yeah, I'm expecting far less then a miracle but my money situation is scarce right now because I don't have a job. I'll definitely be checking out the brands you've told me about I appreciate it a lot.
Thank you!
By the way, beautiful gallery.

*Fuzzypiggy Jun 18, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Sadly it's not a cheap game to be in but one thing you can be sure of, if you invest in some good quality gear up front, look after it then it will pay you back in in spades for many years to come.

~FurbinatorZ Jun 18, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Yeah, I plan on buying a tripod like you've suggested as they do like pretty durable and heavy duty.
Hopefully this summer job pays off and I can get it.

*Euphrein Jun 18, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Tripods are investments. I have a similar model to this and love it: [link]

~easwee Jun 19, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

Yeah Manfrotto's are really good - have a similar model - only the clips use a different system (your model has a better one since you can extend the legs faster than with mine - mine has those rotating clips).

But for 50$ you won't get much. Maybe try on a second hand photography sale - I got a smaller tripod that fits in my backpack for 20€ that works all ok and would cost me about 120€, if I got it brand new.

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