What brand of tripod do you use?

[cai1983]

using manfrotto 485B with 484RC2 head. heavy, but amazing tripod in terms of setting and packing up. well worth the weight, if u ask me.

 

[mangomilkshake]

Understand the tripod mentioned here are all high end ones. I am a beginner, so am not prepared to spend so much on it (cause I am poor too, lol). So is those carre four cheapo tripod good enough?

Recently, we borrowed a Canon Tripod Stand from a fren. Was thinking of investing in 1 simple tripod stand. Purpose is just to support my Nikon Digital Camera & to take videos that's all.
Any recommendation or anyone going to sell off their basic stand.
PS: Mini-tripod is not what I'm looking for

 

[mrchua]

Tripods are never easily levelled, even with built in bubbles. The correct method is to level the camera with adjustments done to the tripod head.

leveling bases?

 

[gsv13]

This is a good one! :bsmilie: :bsmilie: :bsmilie:

indeed gave a big smile after reading it )

 

[J-Chan]

Manfrotto 190XPROB + 486RC2 ballhead

 

[luna_sea83]

Got the exact same tripod and head like J-Chan

 

[Rubber_Duck]

Finally I can vote for this thread now....:sweatsm:

Last week got my Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 with 488RC2 Ball Head...
The weight of the tripod is light and steady too.

For the ball head is a bit heavy but have 2 way adjustment.
I find is very useful is you going to shot Pana pix.

Overall, The tripod setup with ball head and put on my 450D is stand very firm and solid...:thumbsup:

 

[lsisaxon]

Understand the tripod mentioned here are all high end ones. I am a beginner, so am not prepared to spend so much on it (cause I am poor too, lol). So is those carre four cheapo tripod good enough?

You'll be even poorer when they topple with your equipment on top...

 

[sORe-EyEz]

Understand the tripod mentioned here are all high end ones. I am a beginner, so am not prepared to spend so much on it (cause I am poor too, lol). So is those carre four cheapo tripod good enough?

wad is ur max budget for complete set? ever looked into 2nd-hand 1s? assuming u know how to identify flaws...

 

[Wzierbovsky]

I just picked up a Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 + 488 RC2 head too. $420 + $140 = $560. So I guess I'll have to vote Manfrotto now too.

 

[MaZaCA]

I uses Manfrotto 190XPROB + 486RC2....but might be selling in exchange for Gitzo....;p

 

[urban]

I just picked up a Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 + 488 RC2 head too. $420 + $140 = $560. So I guess I'll have to vote Manfrotto now too.

Would you recommend the 190 tripod in aluminium?
Since i will only be using in Singapore, so the weight is not an issue, as I dun intend to travel with massive gear.

What you guys think?

 

[Wzierbovsky]

Well... in my opinion, Manfrotto already make great tripods, so I have no concerns for their reliability. The criteria I had in mind when I chose the 190CXPRO3 were:

- Weight, but this is a non-issue for you
- Bearable load
- Horizontal column (do you need this?)
- Maximum height without extending the center column

So, if the tripod height works for you (I have to stoop a little for my CXPRO3 unless I extend the column) and since you don't mind the weight, go for it.

Would you recommend the 190 tripod in aluminium?
Since i will only be using in Singapore, so the weight is not an issue, as I dun intend to travel with massive gear.

What you guys think?

 

[ahpan]

Hi, just to ask if Manfrotto 190 XDB good? Don't seem to see much of this model here. Can advice? Thanks

 

[noelmac]

Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 and 488RC2. A Manfrotto monopad too!

 

[CrUeL]

Using Manfrotto 190XPROB and 488RC2.

 

[bovine]

Manfrotto 190XPROB + 486RC2 ballhead

Got the exact same tripod and head like J-Chan

Same. Good tripod but heavy with the head i feel. *weak*

 

[adamadam]

Recently, we borrowed a Canon Tripod Stand from a fren. Was thinking of investing in 1 simple tripod stand. Purpose is just to support my Nikon Digital Camera & to take videos that's all.
Any recommendation or anyone going to sell off their basic stand.
PS: Mini-tripod is not what I'm looking for

Canon might not be compatible with Nikon :bsmilie:

 

[blusub]

:bigeyes:

whoa...this thread going for like coming to 2 yrs liaoz...har har...amazing...

just got my manfrotto recently...very happy with it..heh heh

whoa...this thread going for like coming to 6 yrs liaoz...har har...amazing...

trying to read up to see which tripod may suit me best...

 

[windwaver]

Benro!!!