Ask : Tripod to Buy (Necessery?)

[PhotoProZero]

dont worry very easy.......Its when you are looking for a Strong and Solid but cheap tripod that things becomes extremely difficult.

I added my own version but based on what i consider is cheap.

stable and light tripod not cheap, easy to find.
light and cheap tripod not stable, everywhere can find.
cheap and stable tripod not light, even Ebay/Amazon cannot find.

Hahaha! :thumbsup: that's a good one!!!

 

[h4r1y0n0]

dont worry very easy.......Its when you are looking for a Strong and Solid but cheap tripod that things becomes extremely difficult.

I added my own version but based on what i consider is cheap.

stable and light tripod not cheap, easy to find.
light and cheap tripod not stable, everywhere can find.
cheap and stable tripod not light, even Ebay/Amazon cannot find.

hahaha... nice speech....

 

[iron symphony]

well... as with everything. you get what you pay for.

thats why some tripods cost 300 and others cost 3000

 

[VinzImage]

Consider a good tripod (be mindful of both brand and model) as I've a very bad (and sad) experience last weekend.

The 'clip' that catches the 'quick snap-on plate' gave way and the entire camera fell onto the floor [pardon my lousy definition of the tripod parts]. My len broke and camera body got bad scratch marks (luckily still working). BTW, camera and len are very very new... :bheart:

I've seldom use my tripod, probably this is my tenth time (or less). Neither have I brought it outdoor. It just failed without warning and I was wondering does tripods need maintenance???

Just my sad story..... :cry:

 

[lBlOlSlSl]

Consider a good tripod (be mindful of both brand and model) as I've a very bad (and sad) experience last weekend.

The 'clip' that catches the 'quick snap-on plate' gave way and the entire camera fell onto the floor [pardon my lousy definition of the tripod parts]. My len broke and camera body got bad scratch marks (luckily still working). BTW, camera and len are very very new... :bheart:

I've seldom use my tripod, probably this is my tenth time (or less). Neither have I brought it outdoor. It just failed without warning and I was wondering does tripods need maintenance???

Just my sad story..... :cry:

Ouch~ /pat
my tripod weights a ton and it comes with no carrying bag so I have to really 'carry' it around. Talk abt a work out I tell you that.

I think basic rule of thumb - Heavy is good, ball head or not, not like you need speed in turning the cam anyway. Just my thoughts.

 

[KangS]

As pointed out by everyone here... in summary it goes like this:

STABLE, CHEAP, LIGHT -> Choose any two with some compromises.
The 3rd will not fit into the equation. :nono: