Hi people,
I have got an Canon eos m3 mirrorless. and i am a beginner. For occasional use, what tripod would you recommend? I think i can go up to 50-60 AUD.
thanks in advance and i am from melbourne if that matters.
Budget Tripod Recommendation
baldur on 19/09/2018 - 20:19
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Depends what you want to use it for.
If it's for travel, something ultra-portable like a Joby Gorillapod.
If it's for general use (landscape, group shots, etc), most traditional tripods are fine.
Manfrotto is the most widely available brand. But you can also get cheaper but still good quality imitator brands like Benro.
Lastly, get one with a ball head and quick release plate… the inconvenience of screwing and unscrewing your camera from the tripod will get old very quickly. I personally don't like the Manfrotto style QR system (too bulky)… I'd prefer the Arca-swiss style system (supported by more manufacturers too).
Edit:
https://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/3pod-p4afh-4-section-fl…
Just noticed this on sale. No experience with this brand, but has a lot of features found in more expensive tripods.thank you. what about the one in the comment above?
For your camera, that's fine and the price is good. Its QR plate is a Manfrotto style… may stick out a little on the bottom edge of your camera. (That said, Arca-style plates are probably also on the big side for mirror-less cameras)
I wouldn't use it for a full-sized SLR with telephoto though… the head doesn't look robust enough.
@baldur: These types of tripods are less configurable because the legs are attached lower down to the centre bar. You're better off getting any of the ones recommended above as the legs are independent and can be moved and adjusted more according to your needs, for example if you're on unlevel ground or trying to get different angles :-)
@Flying Ace:
Agreed. I don't particularly like that style of tripod for that reason too.If Ted's is your preferred store, this one is much more flexible:
https://www.teds.com.au/inca-tripod-i3642b
Have a look at this, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGf070YTkuw
Have seen those tripods on ebay around the $50 mark.
I bought this one for a smaller travel tripod and I'm quite happy with it: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VANGUARD-ESPOD-CX-203AGH-TRIPOD/…
You can use POLLEN for 20% off to $47.20 delivered.