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Diamond Lil
05-22-2008, 05:58 PM
I'm interested in a reliable small tripod and would love to hear what people have to say on the topic.
mikep
05-22-2008, 08:59 PM
Small = Unsteady....
What will you be putting on it and what's your budget.

I picked up a Velbon a little while ago when someone broke into Christine's car and stole my Manfrotto tripod and monopod!

Everytime I use that flimsy thing I get pissed off at those thieves. I have a hard time justifying another Manfrotto, but at the same time they last a life time.

They have lighter weight carbon fiber ones as well. I keep looking at them on EBay but they never seem to go for the price I want to pay. :(
Michael Hetrick
05-22-2008, 09:07 PM
For what camera and what use? I had a very small tripod for a point and shoot that was slightly better than nothing and got in the way all the time.
texasv-rod
05-22-2008, 09:22 PM
If you're planning on a dual-use (still and video), MAKE SURE you get one which has a very smooth lateral turn action. Otherwise, when you pan, it can be jerky and the mic might pick up the squeaking noise. I have an el cheapo tripod now with that problem and am about to dump it for quality.
Michael Hetrick
05-22-2008, 09:30 PM
If you're planning on a dual-use (still and video), MAKE SURE you get one which has a very smooth lateral turn action. Otherwise, when you pan, it can be jerky and the mic might pick up the squeaking noise. I have an el cheapo tripod now with that problem and am about to dump it for quality.

Excellent point!!
Michael Hetrick
05-22-2008, 10:00 PM
I picked up a Velbon a little while ago when someone broke into Christine's car and stole my Manfrotto tripod and monopod!



They are selling it in SLC Mike!!!

Manfrotto Tripod (http://saltlakecity.craigslist.org/pho/691203023.html)
Diamond Lil
05-23-2008, 07:13 AM
I do not recall the make of the one I lost in the fire, but it would collapse down to about 10" or 12" tall and expand out to about 3'. It was lightweight and sturdy. I never had problems with it becoming unstable. I am not into video so this is for still use only. My camera is a Nikon Coolpix 5700.
http://a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/nikoncp5700/images/frontview-001.jpg
texasv-rod
05-23-2008, 07:42 AM
I am not into video so this is for still use only. My camera is a Nikon Coolpix 5700.
http://a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/nikoncp5700/images/frontview-001.jpg

you say that now.... :D