Hi,
I have a Sony a58 with SAL 16-50, so we're talking about 1.1-1.2 Kg. I was using it with the tripod that came for free with it, a probably very cheap Digieye TR-01. It was actually OK but after one year the screw threads to tighten the head are dead. Unless I manage to find a spare handle, or at least a screw of the same size, I have to buy a new one.
I read the basic guidelines on selection of tripod and a few similar topics but most people are considering tripods much more expensive than what I'm willing to pay for the moment (even when I look at 2nd hand classifieds).
I'm looking for something very basic, basically the same as what I had before but a bit more durable. For instance the Aria 722 that I saw in shop looked OK to me, but I'm afraid the screw in the handle will be as bad as my current one. There's a groupon deal on a Samurai Pro 888 currently (which I strongly doubt is worth 94$), I'm wondering whether anyone has an opinion on this. For the same price, which one would you rather go for? Any better suggestion in a similar price range? The Samurai is rated for heavier gear but is heavier too.
Thanks in advance
I have a Sony a58 with SAL 16-50, so we're talking about 1.1-1.2 Kg. I was using it with the tripod that came for free with it, a probably very cheap Digieye TR-01. It was actually OK but after one year the screw threads to tighten the head are dead. Unless I manage to find a spare handle, or at least a screw of the same size, I have to buy a new one.
I read the basic guidelines on selection of tripod and a few similar topics but most people are considering tripods much more expensive than what I'm willing to pay for the moment (even when I look at 2nd hand classifieds).
I'm looking for something very basic, basically the same as what I had before but a bit more durable. For instance the Aria 722 that I saw in shop looked OK to me, but I'm afraid the screw in the handle will be as bad as my current one. There's a groupon deal on a Samurai Pro 888 currently (which I strongly doubt is worth 94$), I'm wondering whether anyone has an opinion on this. For the same price, which one would you rather go for? Any better suggestion in a similar price range? The Samurai is rated for heavier gear but is heavier too.
Thanks in advance