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I might had a spare tripod that you can have Paul? Will check later.
Steve.
Steve you are an all round good egg.
Paul I bought a Manfrotto (got a deal on it when I bought a telescope many moons ago). It is beautifully engineered, but it's pretty heavy and they are expensive. I did a couple of photography courses earlier this year and they had quite lightweight tripods for the students to use which I think were about £30/40 according to the lecturer. They're probably fine if you're not a professional photographer. If Steve doesn't sort you out I can ask the lecturer for the brand name if that would help. Given I'm pretty small weight is an issue for me, camera/lenses/tripod can get heavy if carried around all day! I have a very lightweight cheapo Dixons one I take on holiday which telescopes down to about 15 inches and up to about four feet, but it's a tad flimsy so wouldn't take any big telephoto lenses for birdwatching etc.
I'm sure Steve's advice will be far more profesh than mine however!
Cheers Jean! I had a telescope as well Jean, as I was mad on astronomy as a nipper! I currently use a Velbon tripod, but Manfrotto are the "real deal"! My Velbon is quite heavy, so it`s good for weight training lol! Have had a look for the my spare tripod, but it may have been lost/discarded when I moved here?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hama-Star-Tripod-Carry-Case/dp/B008H1OZOG/r...
Never tried this make myself, but the price, and reviews look encouraging Paul?
I've dropped her a note Paul, I'll let you know when she replies.
J
Paul Lincoln said:
Jean/Steve
Thanks.
If you have the name of a cheapish tripod, that would be very helpful.
Thanks
Paul
Hi Paul. The tutor has said "they are a Velbon brand and seem to be pretty durable and a reasonable weight and price. The model we have is (I think) CX-540 and cost around £35 - although there are a number of very similar Velbon ones which vary slightly in height, cost and weight etc."
Hope that helps.
Best
J
Jean McMeakin said:
I've dropped her a note Paul, I'll let you know when she replies.
J
Paul Lincoln said:Jean/Steve
Thanks.
If you have the name of a cheapish tripod, that would be very helpful.
Thanks
Paul
p.s. No joy Paul...........it must have gotten lost in my moving here!
Thanks for your help. I have bought one from Currys PC World in Chiswell Street which has a good selection.
Paul
Excellent Paul. Hope it does the job for you?
Steve.
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