Hi there
I thought it was about time I invested in a new tripod - my old one is long past it's use by usefulness!
So I'd appreciate any advice or comments on your experience
In terms of budget, realistically I'm looking at the amateur end of the scale rather than professional
thanks team!
Bx
thanks @cottiac for the further questions for clarifications (it was late when i posted and didn't thing it all through!!)
Currently i have a Nikon D90 and want to be able to use my tripod for at home and out and about (i.e. travel by car) not intending for overseas or extensive period of travel if that makes sense. So projects like portraits, still live, landscape.... I'm not so much into video
I guess that depends a bit what you are going to do with it...
Will you be using it mainly around the home/office? Or will you need to drag it around with you?
I have a Manfrotto Pan & Tilt as I do video's too - but as a brand they are one you can't go wrong with. Yes expensive brand new - but I just bought it on Ebay.
Also depends what sort of camera you have. Whilst I do struggle a bit to carry around a heavy tripod (due to health issues) I wouldn't go back to a flimsy one because my DSLR would be too heavy for it - so ensure you check out the payload it will take before buying one.
There are many helpful guides on the internet by the way.
@cottiac thanks - good thoughts. I'm definitely aware of the payload - as thats one of the problems with the old one i have and hence never really use it
@brigette I have a Manfrotto as well it has a 3 way head which is great for landscapes but not so good if you want to do macro as it's difficult to adjust finely. Can't fault the quality of it and it has a nice quick release system that works well.
I have had both types of tripod, a inexpensive big box store tripod and an expensive Manfrotto tripod. Although it took me a while to save up for the Manfrotto tripod I can say it was worth it. The sturdiness, design and usability of the Manfrotto is far superior than the inexpensive tripod. One thing I didn't realize at first was when purchasing the Manfrotto was that I also had to purchase the tripod head, enabling me to attach the camera. I have a pistol grip style head but am considering switching over to a ball head or fluid head. Also I'm not sure I would say my Manfrotto tripod is a professional model it may be a considered pro-consumer. The really expensive tripods are carbon fiber $$$$.
Don't overlook secondhand tripods. I bought a Slik Classic 65 at a flea market for £10. As solid as a tripod can possibly be, and 1/10 of the price of anything comparable.
They don't have much resale value.
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Will you be using it mainly around the home/office? Or will you need to drag it around with you?
I have a Manfrotto Pan & Tilt as I do video's too - but as a brand they are one you can't go wrong with. Yes expensive brand new - but I just bought it on Ebay.
Also depends what sort of camera you have. Whilst I do struggle a bit to carry around a heavy tripod (due to health issues) I wouldn't go back to a flimsy one because my DSLR would be too heavy for it - so ensure you check out the payload it will take before buying one.
There are many helpful guides on the internet by the way.
They don't have much resale value.