Suggestions for Tripod under Rs.1500

Cool G5 · Jul 9, 2009

I am in need of a tripod for my prosumer camera - Canon SX 100 IS. I am on a meagre budget of Rs.1500. I found Vivitar VPT 1200 W to fall under my budget. I went to my nearest shop & found the tripod to be quite good. I would like to upgrade my P&S Camera to a DSLR in future, so I feel the tripod which I purchase should be able to support it. Please recommend me some other model from any good brand if you feel is better than my current one. But remember, I cannot spend a penny more than Rs.1500.

PhotoXopher · Jul 9, 2009

How much is that in US dollars :lol:

tirediron · Jul 9, 2009

N0YZE said:
How much is that in US dollars

Very helpful response.

tirediron · Jul 9, 2009

To answer the OPs question, the tripod in question is not what I would call a great one, BUT, given your limited budget (Aprox $30 US) and the disparity in equipment prices between North America and India, I would say that it's a good compromise. Understanding you don't have the option to spend more now, could you wait for a while and save up for a better model?

Samanax · Jul 9, 2009

N0YZE said:
How much is that in US dollars

Rs.1500 (rupee) = 30.75 USD

PhotoXopher · Jul 9, 2009

tirediron said:
N0YZE said:

How much is that in US dollars

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Very helpful response.

So was this

I needed to ask because it's hard to answer the question without knowing.

Samanax said:
N0YZE said:

How much is that in US dollars

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Rs.1500 (rupee) = 30.75 USD

Thank you.

For $30, save your money until you can afford a better tripod or you'll end up spending more in the long run.

Cool G5 · Jul 9, 2009

Save how much $ more for a good tripod?

PhotoXopher · Jul 9, 2009

If Rs.1500 = $30USD then about Rs.7500-10500 should get you something you can safely use and enjoy.

kundalini · Jul 9, 2009

For NOYZE

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Cool G5 · Jul 9, 2009

N0YZE said:
If Rs.1500 = $30USD then about Rs.7500-10500 should get you something you can safely use and enjoy.

OK. Then I am left with no choice but to get vivitar. I can't spend so much.

tirediron · Jul 9, 2009

Don't worry about getting the best equipment, but always get the best equipment you can afford. If the Vivitar is the best that you're going to be able to afford for the forseeable future and you need a tripod, then get it, BUT be aware that it's not going to be up to taking the type of abuse that say a Gitzo or Manfrotto might be.

tirediron · Jul 9, 2009

kundalini said:
For NOYZE

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There are plenty more on the net if you don't like this one.

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PhotoXopher · Jul 9, 2009

I don't know about that either... the best you can afford might not hold your camera, then you just wasted all your money plus risk damaging/ruining your equipment.

Thanks for the currency converter link, I usually use Google but had no idea what Rs was