Tripod Recommendation Please

[Nup]

Hello ye people of the photo/video sub-thread! 

 

So, I'm looking to buy a tripod for a birthday present for my dad. Specifically a lightweight one. 

 

He usually shoots when we go on hikes in the mountains, so reducing the weight needed to carry would be a great help. 

He uses a DSLR, so I presume mounting is standardised. If not I can find out the model number. 

 

If you guys could let me know of any such tripods that'd be great!

 

Thanks in advance. 

[ShadowCaptain]

SNIP

 

Budget?

 

does he shoot video or just stills

[Nup]

Budget?

 

does he shoot video or just stills

 

Ah, didn't think of that, thanks. 

 

Budget is under 200 euro (150 gbp)

 

He shoot only stills, which vary from landscape to macros. 

[ShadowCaptain]

Ah, didn't think of that, thanks. 

 

Budget is under 200 euro (150 gbp)

 

He shoot only stills, which vary from landscape to macros. 

 

 

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-manfrotto-aluminum-fluid-monopod-with-500-head/p1538422

[Nup]

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-manfrotto-aluminum-fluid-monopod-with-500-head/p1538422

 

Thank you!

 

If there are any more option let me know,  

[theodoro]

Since i wanted a tripod too, i wanted to ask a question and i don't feel like creating a new topic. 
I was thinking to buy a cheap tripod like this one. ( it costs about 20 euros)  I want it only for high exposure pictures, but i was wondering if it's worth it to get one of the cheapest tripods...  Of course i don't need for professional use, but i don't want to break... 
So... Do cheap tripods worth it?

[ShadowCaptain]

Thank you!

 

If there are any more option let me know,

 

sorry i went for lunch haha

 

yeah monopods are a great idea for weight saving, since you are basically carrying 1/3 the amount of stuff, those tripods can also be made to stand completely on their own for long group selfies or exposure shots, sure not as stable as a full tripod but can easily be done

 

if he already has a tripod head from an existing tripod you could get some carbon fibre legs or just look for a lightweight aluminium tripod

 

but you want a decent head as well as light legs

[Nup]

sorry i went for lunch haha

 

yeah monopods are a great idea for weight saving, since you are basically carrying 1/3 the amount of stuff, those tripods can also be made to stand completely on their own for long group selfies or exposure shots, sure not as stable as a full tripod but can easily be done

 

if he already has a tripod head from an existing tripod you could get some carbon fibre legs or just look for a lightweight aluminium tripod

 

but you want a decent head as well as light legs

 

I do see the benefit of that design, but I don't know how useful they are for rougher terrain. (I don't shoot at all ) 

Also after talking with him a while back I think he wanted to avoid monopods. 

 

No, no tripod heads at home. I would have thought that there would be a good few carbon fibre ones. 

 

The head of the one you mentioned seemed to have a quick disconnect feature which would be very hand in his case, walking a bit before easily setting up and quickly taking a few shots. 

[ShadowCaptain]

I do see the benefit of that design, but I don't know how useful they are for rougher terrain. (I don't shoot at all ) 

Also after talking with him a while back I think he wanted to avoid monopods. 

 

No, no tripod heads at home. I would have thought that there would be a good few carbon fibre ones. 

 

The head of the one you mentioned seemed to have a quick disconnect feature which would be very hand in his case, walking a bit before easily setting up and quickly taking a few shots. 

 

better than tripods, because with the legs folded  away you can just perch the leg on a rock and shoot

 

setting up a 3 legged tripod on rough ground is 10x harder and takes much longer, depends if he wants something to rest the camera on when he shoots, or something to leave a camera set up in a stationary location

 

if you want just a  good tripod then this

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Benro-A1573F-Video-Tripod-Head/dp/B009KOO34Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421934965&sr=8-2&keywords=benro+s2

[Nup]

better than tripods, because with the legs folded  away you can just perch the leg on a rock and shoot

 

setting up a 3 legged tripod on rough ground is 10x harder and takes much longer, depends if he wants something to rest the camera on when he shoots, or something to leave a camera set up in a stationary location

 

if you want just a  good tripod then this

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Benro-A1573F-Video-Tripod-Head/dp/B009KOO34Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421934965&sr=8-2&keywords=benro+s2

 

I see, that does makes sense. Of the two the first does seem better for his application. Shoot n go type thing. It's also quite light, three times less stuff to carry, as you said. 

[ShadowCaptain]

I see, that does makes sense. Of the two the first does seem better for his application. Shoot n go type thing. It's also quite light, three times less stuff to carry, as you said. 

 

yeah its something I am looking at myself for travel

[Nup]

yeah its something I am looking at myself for travel

 

It does seem handy alright!

 

Thanks again, I'll do some mulling over, may get back to you for some opinions.

[ShadowCaptain]

It does seem handy alright!

 

Thanks again, I'll do some mulling over, may get back to you for some opinions.

 

anytime

[Blade of Grass]

Just to give you another option, there's also the Vanguard 263 AB, which has a ball head vs. the pan head of the Benro. Both are great tripods, but from my experience a ball head is more versatile for photography.

[Nup]

Just to give you another option, there's also the Vanguard 263 AB, which has a ball head vs. the pan head of the Benro. Both are great tripods, but from my experience a ball head is more versatile for photography.

Lovely, thanks very much! That seems like a very nice option, Quite light too. 

 

Keep the suggestions coming! 

[Blade of Grass]

Lovely, thanks very much! That seems like a very nice option, Quite light too. 

 

Keep the suggestions coming! 

If you want to read up abit more on tripods, and good travel one's, these should be some good reads:

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/8941642276/travel-tripods-comparing-5-aluminum-kits/

http://www.travel-tripods.com/best-travel-tripod-2015/

http://improvephotography.com/29965/10-tips-choosing-right-travel-tripod/

[Nup]

If you want to read up abit more on tripods, and good travel one's, these should be some good reads:

http://www.dpreview.com/articles/8941642276/travel-tripods-comparing-5-aluminum-kits/

http://www.travel-tripods.com/best-travel-tripod-2015/

http://improvephotography.com/29965/10-tips-choosing-right-travel-tripod/

 

Again, thank you Great responses from you guys!

[cookiesfordays]

You might want to consider carbon fibre tripods to save on weight, maybe something like the Velbon E543D Carbon fibre tripod or the MeFoto Globetrotter range in carbon or aluminium. 

[vembutech]

Here check this tripod under 200euro.

[Williamchan87]

look into 3legged things, they are light, and change from tripod to monopod.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Shop-by-Brand-3-Legged-Thing/ci/4/phd/4185058479/N/4294255798