Berto Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Not really looking to spend over $100 but want something that I can stand behind without crouching down. I have a nice Manfrotto tripod with a pan head but its just too heavy and bulky. I had another tripod I was using for travel but its just too short and crappy. Any suggestions? I was looking at this one. http://www.adorama.com/SLSP2BGM.html But there are a lot of options.... any references? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 gorilla pod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Not sure if its really what your looking for.. But I bought one from meijer to do my night shots.. It closes up to like 12" But extends to 46 or something? Very light weight.. was 19.99.. Works fine for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 are we talking airplane traveling or are we talking backpacking traveling? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/620713-REG/Davis_Sanford_VOYAGER3H_Vista_Voyager_Tripod_with.html Price: $66.44 http://static.bhphotovideo.com/images/images200x200/620713.jpg Product Highlights Supports 10 lbs (4.5kg) 3-Way, 2-Handle Pan Head Quick Release System Lightweight Aluminum Construction 58" (140cm) Maximum Height Folds Down to 21" (55cm) Two-Section Center Column Weight Hook for Added Stability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 are we talking airplane traveling or are we talking backpacking traveling? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/620713-REG/Davis_Sanford_VOYAGER3H_Vista_Voyager_Tripod_with.html Price: $66.44 http://static.bhphotovideo.com/images/images200x200/620713.jpg Product Highlights Supports 10 lbs (4.5kg) 3-Way, 2-Handle Pan Head Quick Release System Lightweight Aluminum Construction 58" (140cm) Maximum Height Folds Down to 21" (55cm) Two-Section Center Column Weight Hook for Added Stability My manfrotto weighs 4.6lbs I was looking for something under 2 - 2.5lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 how much do you want the tripod to support? Supports up to 4.5lbs per your first post weighs 2.2lbs http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/717667-REG/Benro_A150EXU_A_150EXU_Digital_Tripod_Kit.html $66.50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 how much do you want the tripod to support? Supports up to 4.5lbs per your first post weighs 2.2lbs http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/717667-REG/Benro_A150EXU_A_150EXU_Digital_Tripod_Kit.html $66.50 Oooooooooooh I like. I was looking at this manfrotto but it doesn't quite get high enough. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/755421-REG/Manfrotto_MKC3_P01_MKC3_P01_Photo_Kit.html I think i'm going to go with that benro, thanks for the find! I just need it to hold my d3100 with smallish lenses. Mostly for hiking/backpacking. I'll still keep my other tripod for sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Its in my genes to shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I use a rather nice for twenty dollars, walmart tripod for hiking and have it in my jeep everyday just incase I need it for a shot. I use a much nicer one on professional jobs but even then I barely use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I like the gorilla pod. Anyone know of any local retailers that carry them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I like the gorilla pod. Anyone know of any local retailers that carry them. Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, Sears, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fynz Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 I like the gorilla pod. Anyone know of any local retailers that carry them. Depending on the camera you may need to go to midwest photo exchange. They carry a DSLR version for heavy cameras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, Sears, etc Depending on the camera you may need to go to midwest photo exchange. They carry a DSLR version for heavy cameras. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted December 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 how much do you want the tripod to support? Supports up to 4.5lbs per your first post weighs 2.2lbs http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/717667-REG/Benro_A150EXU_A_150EXU_Digital_Tripod_Kit.html $66.50 Just wanted to follow up. I just got this gift from the GF as my Chrismukkah gift and its flipping awesome. You just cannot beat the price and the quality of the tripod. Pretty darn light too for a full size tripod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 Well, it's my turn.. I need something ~$100 that wi support the d700 and a 70-200 2.8.. I don't use them often, but when i do I want something I can trust.. My 50$ best buy tripod from 8 years ago doesn't cut it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 What is the weight of all the gear etc? Did you look at the specs on that benro? I use that as my principle tripod (since technically I never shoot in a studio everything is travel, am-rite?) I really really like it. Dad got one too. But then again my heaviest set up is the D3100 with the sigma 10-20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.cos Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 5+lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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