I want a tripod

donna_elaine · May 31, 2011

My father gave me a canon d 300 last week, I want to buy a tripod,it best not too expensive, light, and durable.
The following two tripod, I'm not sure which one to buy:
Bushnell Advanced Tripod 61" 784030 FREE S&H 78-4030. Bushnell Tripods.
50 INCH TRIPOD NEW!~ 50 INCH PROFESSIONAL TRIPOD For CAMERA/CAMCORER! : NEEWER Camera Accessories mall
please give me some suggestion. thanks!

UUilliam · May 31, 2011

if you want to be replacing it OR your camera in about 3 - 5 month then either will do.
if you want one that will last you atleast 5 - 10 years...
go for Giottos or manfrotto (there are other ones but these are the main competitors for most photographers.)

the manfrotto 190xprob is decent and can be had for around £100.
Mind you, you need to buy a head which is about £60 too.
but it is worth it!

tirediron · May 31, 2011

If you must buy one of those two, buy the Bushnell. The "50" Professional tripod" is absolute junk, and I would bet it won't last one shoot with a DSLR and lens on it. UU's recommendations are excellent, and I would spend some time surfing Craig's List; tripods are great things to buy used, and you can save a LOT of money.

Light Guru · May 31, 2011

DONT buy a tripod with a built in head. They are ALL cheep and will quickly break. Any decent tripod will be sold with a separate head and vice versa.

Just an FYI when it comes to good tripods inexpensive and light do not go together.

tyler_h · Jun 4, 2011

UUilliam said:
if you want to be replacing it OR your camera in about 3 - 5 month then either will do.
if you want one that will last you atleast 5 - 10 years...
go for Giottos or manfrotto (there are other ones but these are the main competitors for most photographers.)

the manfrotto 190xprob is decent and can be had for around £100.
Mind you, you need to buy a head which is about £60 too.
but it is worth it!

This is good advice. I have this tripod and I've found it very stable and solid. For some shots the removable centre column is useful for some shots too.