Looking for a good tripod for £180-200

[Grand Upper]

Running a 550d for a shoot. Also will be using a Glidetrack HD & some other things.

It hould be fairly lightweight but obviously study when handling pans, tilts etc as we'll be shooting on uneven ground.. I've head good things about the Manfrotto tripods w/ a nice fluid head.

Any suggestions? Cheers.

 

[Grand Upper]

 

[NickClapper]

I have only good things to say about Manfrotto.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000TSJV...de=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B000TSJVEY

You'll need to buy the fluid head seperately. Let me find it... one second...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Manfrotto-701HDV-Professional-Fluid-Video/dp/B001D2LJ3Q/ref=pd_cp_ce_1

This is pretty expensive, I'm sure you can find a loved one (with head included) within your budget...

 

[Grand Upper]

(Y)

Should be able to pick those up.

 

[spinner]

Bogen/Manfrotto tripods are good, sturdy, mid-priced tripods. I've never known anyone to say anything bad about them.


-- spinner

 

[Gonzo_Entertainment]

We're pretty lucky with DSLR that we can cheap out on the legs for the most part. I have th 055BX (I think that's the model). No need for expensive heavy duty spreader when you're pulling a 10 lb rig on it.

 

[NickClapper]

We're pretty lucky with DSLR that we can cheap out on the legs for the most part. I have th 055BX (I think that's the model). No need for expensive heavy duty spreader when you're pulling a 10 lb rig on it.

But on the flip side DSLRs are really easy to break compared to heavier systems, so knocking over a tripod might well prove fatal, especially for the 550D which, whilst much better value than the 7D or 5D, is a hell of a lot flimsier.

 

[Grand Upper]

I'm thinking of getting the D&S FM18 fluid head.

I'm still deliberating on the legs.