I'm looking for a lightweight Tripod to take on holiday with me. It needs to be light and small but sturdy enough for a Canon EOS 40D. It will mostly be used with a wide angle lens (Sigma 10-20 mm) rather than anything longer.
I did look at the Manfrotto Modo but from what I have read it looks like that won't be sturdy enough for me. However, that is about the price I'd like to pay £50 ish.
Any advice much appreciated.
Simon
The ErgoRest Multi Tripod has much to recommend it but isn't a "conventional" tripod. Might be Just The Thing for longer than average exposures on a short lens though, used in chest support mode - but NBG for multi-second exposures.
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Hello Simon
I've got the Manfrotto Modo 785B. I use it with a Pentax K10D which I think is a similar size and weight to your Canon. Whereas I agree it's not the sturdyist of tripods when compared to others costing much more, as long as you don't extend it's centre column to its full height then there's no problem. Even if you do it's still quite useable. I don't know of another tripod as light as the Modo which is anywhere near as stable. That is unless you go for carbon fibre. Then your fifty quid won't go far...!!!
Take your camera to a photo store and try it. I know you'll be pleasantly surprised.
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The most usefull camera support that I have found for travelling around is one of the "Pod Camera Support" as per here:
http://www.jessops.com/Store/s3100/0/Tab...alse&comp=n
Supports either my compact or my Gx10 + Sigma 10-20MM, or alternatively I screw it to the tripod bush on my Sigma 70-200 F2.8 to provide extra comfortable support with the weight of the damned thing! Provides some vibration damping as well.
It is a lot more portable than a tripod/monopod, and fits easily into carry-on luggage, but I get some funny enquiries when it gets spotted by X-ray machines at airports and have to explain what it is!
John
Thanks for the information, I think I'll take your advice and pop along to Jessops and try one out.Hello Simon
I've got the Manfrotto Modo 785B. I use it with a Pentax K10D which I think is a similar size and weight to your Canon. Whereas I agree it's not the sturdyist of tripods when compared to others costing much more, as long as you don't extend it's centre column to its full height then there's no problem. Even if you do it's still quite useable. I don't know of another tripod as light as the Modo which is anywhere near as stable. That is unless you go for carbon fibre. Then your fifty quid won't go far...!!!
Take your camera to a photo store and try it. I know you'll be pleasantly surprised.
As the saying goes, STRONG LIGHT CHEAP. When choosing a tripod you can only have two of those.
I think I'll have a look at this too whilst I'm at Jessops and see which way the wind blows.Hi
The most usefull camera support that I have found for travelling around is one of the "Pod Camera Support" as per here:
http://www.jessops.com/Store/s3100/0/Tab...alse&comp=n
Supports either my compact or my Gx10 + Sigma 10-20MM, or alternatively I screw it to the tripod bush on my Sigma 70-200 F2.8 to provide extra comfortable support with the weight of the damned thing! Provides some vibration damping as well.
It is a lot more portable than a tripod/monopod, and fits easily into carry-on luggage, but I get some funny enquiries when it gets spotted by X-ray machines at airports and have to explain what it is!
John
Another vote for the Pod. I use one with a D200 and assorted lenses from the Sigma 12-24 up to a Sigma 170-500. It's normally possible to find something to either sit it on or rest it on (fence post, table, wall etc) if you need to raise it a bit.
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I've got both an ErgoRest and a Pod. The ErgoRest is a terrific device, and what it does it does very well, but for this sort of use, I use the Pod simply because it's easier to carry.
I took the advice and went to Jessops. They stuck an EOD 40D with a Signma 10-20mm lens on and the tripod seemed fine. Not as sturdy as my 055 Pro B but good enough for my hols. Also it's much shorter and lighter so shouldn't take up too much space and weight.
Thanks for all the help and advice.
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