Cheap Compact tripod
Ok, so I have asked a question like this before, but I never did get a compact tripod, and i am going on a trip in a few weeks and could really use the tripod. So I'm going to ask this again, but a little differently
I need a tripod, preferably;
Less then 16" when folded. I'd very much like 14" or even 12" if possible
Extends to 50" minimum. Preferably >52"
Costs less then $50, around $35
Weight is not really an issue, but lightness helps :)
I am going to be sticking it in like the waterbottle holder on a bag- maybe a clip or something so i could hook it to the strap
Stability is not a huge issue, as I am only putting an FZ100 on it (19.9 oz), so it doesnt need to support a DSLR, just a heavier P&S- I do plan on some longer exposure shots however
I think thats it...
I do feel kind of sorry asking this question, but I really dont have the time or resources to find this completely on my own, and I am asking for a pretty strict set of rules. Thank you all so much in advance-
Sincerely,
A907
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I am a more advanced amateur photographer with a dslr weighing about 3.5 pounds with an ultrawide angle lens. I plan on using the tripod for slow shutter speed photography, landscape and night shots.
What tripod did you end up getting?
Some of my other choices which I might have ended up getting- Sunpak travellite, Opteka FTR56, Sunpak 620-005S, and Sunpak DigiPro Compact B. These are all more or less in the same price range (0-60$, mainly around $30) and have about the same specs (folded length, extension, etc).
The travelsmart does have a bit of a quirk to it- only one of the leg sections is adjustable, the others *click* to their lengths (if you do not click them into place they do not lock and go all flappy)
Its a goot tripod, I use it now mainly for time lapse photos, and its pretty stable up until the last sections of the legs. At full extension it did fall down once (in 30mph winds). Just let me know if there is any more info I can give you to help :)
--A907
Have you encountered the Sony VCT r100? Folds to about 14" , under 2 pounds, and costs about $25.
I need something that's relatively stable for long shutter speeds, but I can always try to stabilize the tripod with a rock, camera bag, beanbag or such.
I didn't see all of the Sunpak models on Amazon. Do you know of a good source? I've only seen them on the B&H site.
Umm- ebay is probably your best bet. I would've ordered through B&H but I found the same one on ebay with faster shipping- which when you need it in less than a week, is totally worth it :)
Ive done some 60 second exposures with some ok results.
My first choice would've been probably the Sunpak DigiPro, but its more expensive, and I was tied for the Travelsmart and the 620-005S, it just depended on what head I liked. The 620 would probably be more compact, as it is a ball head, rather than a 3 way pan.
My main concern was the load capacity. I've done different searches online and I've seen two different weights: 3.3lbs and 4.4lbs for the same product. I'm hoping that it's the latter.
its your money and needs.
And to answer your question, 1500+ tripods on amazon is a bit harder to look through than 100 or even 300. I was wondering of a person had one or knew where one was sold.
-Aastroboy907
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In that case, I think you'd best get on ebay to find what you want in your price-range. Most new tripods in that price-range will wave in the breeze.
Yes, cheap ones can be purchased at Walmart or Walmart online. (Not sure about everywhere, but at my Walmart, their prices are the same as online...) But if you want a good tripod, don't go to Walmart. ;)
you know you can italicize and bold words? just go to rich editor
Yes I do know about the rich editor, but every now and then I forget.
Some of the nicest looking tripods are worthless.