Thoughts on this Tripod??

TJ K · Jul 23, 2009

718B Manfrotto (Distributed by Bogen) 718B Compact Digi Tripod with 3-Way Head & Carry Case

How do you guys think this tripod is for just a first tripod to have around and use on my vacation in two weeks to the mountains? Will it be sturdy enough for longer exposures? Thank you to all that reply!

CxThree · Jul 23, 2009

What gear are you planning on using with it? It has a max weight of 5.5 lbs.

PhotoXopher · Jul 23, 2009

If you have anything more than a point and shoot, do yourself a favor and get something with a little more heft - like the one I have for sale, it's rated at ~15 pounds.

Manfrotto 190/3001 legs w/Manfrotto 488 ball head.

It'll be a tripod that you can count on for years and not worry if it's 'good enough'.

KmH · Jul 23, 2009

Define 'longer exposures'.

TJ K · Jul 24, 2009

N0YZE said:
If you have anything more than a point and shoot, do yourself a favor and get something with a little more heft - like the one I have for sale, it's rated at ~15 pounds.

Manfrotto 190/3001 legs w/Manfrotto 488 ball head.

It'll be a tripod that you can count on for years and not worry if it's 'good enough'.

Do you have a link for it?