most affordable tripod that is light in weight?

raider · 10-16-2008, 06:17 AM

Hi

I am shopping for a new tripod. My current tripod is so heavy that it is really a hassle to bring it along during photoshooting.

So I guess i must get a carbon fibre one? So which one do u guys own and are considered affordable? Pls. indicate the brand and model.

My camera gears are:

1. K100D now. k20D after christmas (if possible)
2. heaviest lens - i guess the DA14 or the Tamron 28-75. Hoping to get the Tamron 70-200 when i have saved enuf.
3. flash - 360FGZ. hoping to upgrade to 540 next time but not so soon.

Thanks.

p.s. oops! I posted in the wrong section. Could someone please help me to relocate this thread? thanks.

Last edited by raider; 10-16-2008 at 06:52 AM. Reason: Posted in incorrect section

Jonson PL · 02-23-2009, 11:02 PM

Here is one thread :

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-accessories/40778-lightweig...tml#post387626

I also found this one, but haven’t read it yet :
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-accessories/29879-giottos-m...commended.html

Tom S. · 02-24-2009, 07:22 AM

You might want to look here also:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-accessories/51808-tripod-ocd.html

nanok · 02-24-2009, 11:55 AM

what does light in weight mean? tell us what tripod you have now.

i am using a cf benro (shameless chinese copy of gitzo, quite nice, i like it so far, with some minor reservations), it is not cheap, but a hell of a lot cheaper than anything else comparable. however, the ball head i have on those cf legs is so heavy, overall it's over 2kg anyway

. i don't mind though, and i love the head.

i used to have a velbon, alu, very nice, very cheap, decent head. not so versatile, but very stable, especially for the money. (sherpa 200r iirc), price was in the 150usd range (very cheap for what it is), weight in the 2kg range.

i can tell you more, but i am unsure what you are really looking for. more details please.

Prairie Dog · 02-24-2009, 12:48 PM

I recently made myself crazy researching a lot of "travel" tripods as I was looking for compact folded size and low weight being more important than price. Took a chance on the SLIK SPRINT PRO BLACK TRIPOD which is not really a "travel" tripod. Cost $85.00 delivered from B&H. Weighs 1.9 lbs, folds to 18.9 inches. Minimum height is 6.4 inches, maximum height is 64.3 inches. Rated to support 4.5 pounds. Nice modest but adequate ballhead and great fit and finish all around. Quick set-up and quick to be packed back up. Took it out for its first outing on Saturday and it fared really well with camera, battery grip, and lens. Includes a nice drawstring bag. And, it so nicely fits in the tripod carrier on the KATA 3n1 backpack. Not a high end tripod by any means, but really nice performance for the price. I'm happy with it.

roentarre · 02-24-2009, 01:36 PM

Moved to camera accessories section

Mike Cash · 02-24-2009, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by Prairie Dog

I recently made myself crazy researching a lot of "travel" tripods as I was looking for compact folded size and low weight being more important than price. Took a chance on the SLIK SPRINT PRO BLACK TRIPOD which is not really a "travel" tripod. Cost $85.00 delivered from B&H. Weighs 1.9 lbs, folds to 18.9 inches. Minimum height is 6.4 inches, maximum height is 64.3 inches. Rated to support 4.5 pounds. Nice modest but adequate ballhead and great fit and finish all around. Quick set-up and quick to be packed back up. Took it out for its first outing on Saturday and it fared really well with camera, battery grip, and lens. Includes a nice drawstring bag. And, it so nicely fits in the tripod carrier on the KATA 3n1 backpack. Not a high end tripod by any means, but really nice performance for the price. I'm happy with it.

Same one I have. I find it very versatile. It's light enough that it actually gets taken out and used. I usually just stick one leg of it through my belt when I carry it.

That low minimum height comes in handy sometimes:

I don't have enough experience with anything else to go so far as to recommend this tripod, but I will suggest that you include it among the models you consider.

raider · 02-25-2009, 02:35 AM

Thanks for all the helpful replies.

I have since bought a Slik 614CF carbon fibre tripod. It is less than 1kg in weight and is a good travelling companion.

I have also modified the tripod to take a shoulder strap and stuff.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-accessories/47866-diy-tripo...der-strap.html

10-16-2008, 06:17 AM	#1
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989	most affordable tripod that is light in weight? Hi I am shopping for a new tripod. My current tripod is so heavy that it is really a hassle to bring it along during photoshooting. So I guess i must get a carbon fibre one? So which one do u guys own and are considered affordable? Pls. indicate the brand and model. My camera gears are: 1. K100D now. k20D after christmas (if possible) 2. heaviest lens - i guess the DA14 or the Tamron 28-75. Hoping to get the Tamron 70-200 when i have saved enuf. 3. flash - 360FGZ. hoping to upgrade to 540 next time but not so soon. Thanks. p.s. oops! I posted in the wrong section. Could someone please help me to relocate this thread? thanks. Last edited by raider; 10-16-2008 at 06:52 AM. Reason: Posted in incorrect section

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Tom S. Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 4,317	You might want to look here also: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-accessories/51808-tripod-ocd.html

02-24-2009, 11:55 AM	#4
nanok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 969	what does light in weight mean? tell us what tripod you have now. i am using a cf benro (shameless chinese copy of gitzo, quite nice, i like it so far, with some minor reservations), it is not cheap, but a hell of a lot cheaper than anything else comparable. however, the ball head i have on those cf legs is so heavy, overall it's over 2kg anyway . i don't mind though, and i love the head. i used to have a velbon, alu, very nice, very cheap, decent head. not so versatile, but very stable, especially for the money. (sherpa 200r iirc), price was in the 150usd range (very cheap for what it is), weight in the 2kg range. i can tell you more, but i am unsure what you are really looking for. more details please.

02-24-2009, 12:48 PM	#5
Prairie Dog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 109	I recently made myself crazy researching a lot of "travel" tripods as I was looking for compact folded size and low weight being more important than price. Took a chance on the SLIK SPRINT PRO BLACK TRIPOD which is not really a "travel" tripod. Cost $85.00 delivered from B&H. Weighs 1.9 lbs, folds to 18.9 inches. Minimum height is 6.4 inches, maximum height is 64.3 inches. Rated to support 4.5 pounds. Nice modest but adequate ballhead and great fit and finish all around. Quick set-up and quick to be packed back up. Took it out for its first outing on Saturday and it fared really well with camera, battery grip, and lens. Includes a nice drawstring bag. And, it so nicely fits in the tripod carrier on the KATA 3n1 backpack. Not a high end tripod by any means, but really nice performance for the price. I'm happy with it.

02-24-2009, 01:36 PM	#6
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Moved to camera accessories section

02-24-2009, 02:39 PM	#7
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Prairie Dog I recently made myself crazy researching a lot of "travel" tripods as I was looking for compact folded size and low weight being more important than price. Took a chance on the SLIK SPRINT PRO BLACK TRIPOD which is not really a "travel" tripod. Cost $85.00 delivered from B&H. Weighs 1.9 lbs, folds to 18.9 inches. Minimum height is 6.4 inches, maximum height is 64.3 inches. Rated to support 4.5 pounds. Nice modest but adequate ballhead and great fit and finish all around. Quick set-up and quick to be packed back up. Took it out for its first outing on Saturday and it fared really well with camera, battery grip, and lens. Includes a nice drawstring bag. And, it so nicely fits in the tripod carrier on the KATA 3n1 backpack. Not a high end tripod by any means, but really nice performance for the price. I'm happy with it. Same one I have. I find it very versatile. It's light enough that it actually gets taken out and used. I usually just stick one leg of it through my belt when I carry it. That low minimum height comes in handy sometimes: I don't have enough experience with anything else to go so far as to recommend this tripod, but I will suggest that you include it among the models you consider.

02-25-2009, 02:35 AM	#8
raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Perth, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,989 Original Poster	Thanks for all the helpful replies. I have since bought a Slik 614CF carbon fibre tripod. It is less than 1kg in weight and is a good travelling companion. I have also modified the tripod to take a shoulder strap and stuff. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-camera-accessories/47866-diy-tripo...der-strap.html