Tripod Question

[Robbo7D]

Looking at replacing my 20 year old loose Velbon. On a quite strict budget & looking at no more than $150. Suggestions please, I have a 7D.

[DAdeGroot]

Hmm @$150 there's not a lot out there. Even a new Velbon 600R comes in at $199.

I think you'll need to budget for at least $200 for a sturdy enough tripod.

[MarkChap]

Robbo, I know it is not much help, but I think you need to extend your budget.

My recommendations for a good all round tripod and looking at your equipment list are
Velbon Sherpa 600R - ~$200.00
Vanguard Alta Pro 263 with AB100 Ball Head - ~$230.00
Manfrotto 190XPROB with 804 RC2 head - !$340.00

You are not really going to get much of a tripod under $200.00

[Robbo7D]

Thanks....looks like I'll have to send the wife down to the wharves again! Should have enough cash by Xmas!;)

[pmack]

i disagree, i reckon you could get an OK tripod for $150.
my suggestion would be check ebay though.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Manfrotto-7302YB-DSLR-SLR-Camera-Tripod-w-BallHead-NEW-/260741323142?pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item3cb564d986

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/20-OFF-Benro-Quick-Clip-Camera-Tripod-A-350EX-BH-1-/370498881780?pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item56437448f4

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Pro-FANCIER-WF-531BT-Mg-Alloy-Tripod-Ball-head-bag-/190516718440?pt=AU_Cameras_Photographic_Accessories&hash=item2c5bae6b68

can't reccomend any personally as i've not owned these.
I had a cheap $100 slik tripod once... you get what you pay for (usually)

[DAdeGroot]

There's an old photographers proverb:

You are eventually going to purchase an expensive tripod. Whether you send twice that on cheap ones in the meantime is entirely up to you.

[Boo53]

I think there are a few on the forum who are happy with our Benro tripods, me included.

A quick search on getprice brings up this link.

I have the travel angel which folds up a bit shorter than this one, but otherwise its very similar & seems to be within your budget

http://www.dinodirect.com/tripod-benro-magnesium-alloy-digital-camera-currency-AUD.html

[pmack]

^ That one looks good!

[ElizabethAtkinson]

Can you tell me where you can get a Vanguard for around $230 - I'd be interested in this one? I need to get a new tripod, I have 'el cheapo and think this might be OK for my needs. Thanks

[PH005]

Heres my new Vanguard Alto Pro 263 AT. Highly recommend you take a look at one. I personally would not be putting a cheap wobbly tripod under a 7D.

[tomee]

depends on what you need want from a tripod

i bought a Velbon sherpa 803R because the middle pole can detach and attach itself to a table
i picked it up for $145 irrc from teds
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee213/tomee7/Camera/IMG_2594.jpg

[MarkChap]

Can you tell me where you can get a Vanguard for around $230 - I'd be interested in this one? I need to get a new tripod, I have 'el cheapo and think this might be OK for my needs. Thanks

We have them on the shelf for $229.99 all the time, the place that I used to work at has them on the shelf

[ElizabethAtkinson]

Thanks - still deciding what way to go.

[harper]

I think there are a few on the forum who are happy with our Benro tripods, me included.

A quick search on getprice brings up this link.

I have the travel angel which folds up a bit shorter than this one, but otherwise its very similar & seems to be within your budget

http://www.dinodirect.com/tripod-benro-magnesium-alloy-digital-camera-currency-AUD.html

have to agree with john

i purchased the Benro Travel Angel A1691TB0 yesterday from photo shop shudios in sydney and although i have only tried it out once i have to say that i am very pleased with the ease of use and the build quality

[ElectricImages]

I can also recommend the Vanguard Alta Pro 263AT. I've been using one, semi-professionally, for two years. It's an award winning design and the best general-purpose tripod ever made IMHO. It may not be the cheapest, but the adage "(s)he who buys cheap, buys twice" definitely applies to tripods. XD