This tripod OK?

[Slickone]

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Only $15 shipped. Or would it not be sturdy, or head not stay in place, etc. ? Seller does have 100% FB.

 

[FoBoT]

it is probalby a $15 tripod, so if that is good enough, then go for it

 

[JulesMaximus]

What are you mounting on it?

Personally, I'd get a quality tripod for my camera gear and not a cheap one. One drop could cost me thousands of dollars so investing in a good tipod is well worth it.

 

[Slickone]

It will be for a digital camera. Canon G, S, SD models.

I didnt really know if it was a quality tripod or not, which is why I was asking first.

 

[Zenmervolt]

For a point and shoot, it'll be fine. I'm betting that you're not planning to use it much and just want something to hold the camera while you take family pictures with yourself in them, right? For that it will be fine.

ZV

 

[rudder]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
What are you mounting on it?

Personally, I'd get a quality tripod for my camera gear and not a cheap one. One drop could cost me thousands of dollars so investing in a good tipod is well worth it.

I would also think a heavier tripod would be better picture taking. A light tripod like that $15 one will move with the slightest wind.

 

[Madwand1]

42" is low and uncomfortable on the back. I probably wouldn't bother unless this was for portability while being cheap.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Slickone
It will be for a digital camera. Canon G, S, SD models.

I didnt really know if it was a quality tripod or not, which is why I was asking first.

For the price I'd just be concerned that it actually will hold up and not collapse under the weight of the camera. I also wonder how long it would last under regular use.

I'd recommend spending a little more and getting something a bit better.

This is only $28.50 and would probably be a much better buy. At least you have some recourse if it does break.

I honestly don't know if this is a quality tripod or not. Personally, I'd rather shop with a reputable dealer like B&H Photo than ebay especially when you can get decent quality products for not much more money. B&H has quite a few budget tripods ranging in price from around $20-40.

Edit-I actually bought a used tripod at my local camera store for $60. It's a good quality tripod and stable as they come. The only drawback is the camera mounting plates are very hard to obtain if I happen to lose the one I have. Oh well, I haven't lost it yet!

 

[dustmann]

Originally posted by: Slickone
It will be for a digital camera. Canon G, S, SD models.

I didnt really know if it was a quality tripod or not, which is why I was asking first.

Nope.

In camera equipment, the old adage that you get what you pay for is 100% true. A "real" tripod would consist of gitzo/manfrotto legs with an arca swiss/markins ball head. Of course most people dont have a grand to blow on a tripod, they dont get any better than that, and a tripod will last a lifetime+ if you treat it right.

I've got a manfrotto (bogen if you must) 3021pro and a 322rc2 ballhead, it cost me about 200 bucks with the legs/ballhead and an extra quick release plate. Once you have a decent tripod, you'll never ever use a cheapo again. I had the wind actually blow over a cheapo tripod that I had, I had to squat down and bend over to use the darn thing, the new set up is perfectly eye-level for me (I'm 6'2").

If you insist on a cheapo tripod, a cheap tripod is better than no tripod! Just remember that it won't do you any good if it's sitting in your closet

 

[dustmann]

Adorama.com and Bhphotovideo.com are both good sites to check out (kinda like camera specific newegg/zzf) I think b&h was mentioned, it's a good place. Adorama does specials through amazon every once in awhile too.

Be sure to use the self timer for better shots, pushing the trigger on a light tripod like that will result in blurry pictures. Good luck

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

I have one of those tripods. They were like $10 at my local computer store. Basically it's all plastic and aluminum. There is a quick release for easy on/off. For a small P&S, it's fine. I've used it in some pretty extreme environments and the pictures still came out good. Mine finally died after about three years of use because one of the legs wouldn't lock anymore, so I went out and got a new one for those times when lightness is of the utmost importance.

The only thing that you may not like about it is that the head adjustments aren't going to be very precise, meaning you frame your camera, lock the tripod head, and when you release the tripod head controls, there will be some flex from the tripod that will change your framing. If you're in a hurry to get a shot this can get really annoying. Unfortunately a lot of cheap tripods are like this.

 

[Slickone]

Great info. Thanks everyone.

Would a SLIK U8000 be pretty good then?

 

[fuzzybabybunny]

Originally posted by: Slickone
Great info. Thanks everyone.

Would a SLIK U8000 be pretty good then?

http://www.photographyreview.com/sf-1/b...viewscrx.aspx?dnatrs=price_range_30_90

 

[Slickone]

I know thread is a bit old, but I never got one.

I think I saw this one at Circuit City recently, though it was like $23.87 or something. Is it good for the money?

 

[Slickone]

Anyone?

 

[pontifex]

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Originally posted by: Slickone
Anyone?

 

[ghostman]

Originally posted by: Slickone
I know thread is a bit old, but I never got one.

I think I saw this one at Circuit City recently, though it was like $23.87 or something. Is it good for the money?

It's along the same lines as the other budget tripods, but I'd say this wins out for being taller (though I still prefer 60"+ tripods so you can stand moderately upright). Not much specs on it though. For a P&S, it should be fine and will probably do for most purposes. If you don't throw or bump it around, it probably won't break. But it's not built to last forever.

 

[Mermaidman]

How about this 66" tripod for $30.00?
Tripod

 

[aphex]

Mmmm... I love my Bogen tripod w/ 488 RC2 ballhead