Do you bring your tripod abroad? And which model?

max11 · 06-25-2009, 11:19 AM

How many of you carry a tripod abroad?

Do you own a lightweight one that use only abroad?

that may help me to choose between 190 and 055!

Thanks

bdery · 06-25-2009, 07:21 PM

I always carry my tripod when traveling. Mine is a fairly cheap, but fairly reliable, tripod. It's made of aluminum, has two bubble levels, comes with a carrying case, and was purchased at a hardware store

It's supposed to be used for laser levels, but it's perfect for photography. Its only flaw is that it's a little low. But it still serves my purposes.

**Lowell Goudge** · 06-26-2009, 05:14 AM

the question is whether I drive or not. Driving yes, always, air very rare.

my travel pod is a heavy full sized one cut down to fit in a 22inch bag

Ben_Edict · 06-26-2009, 05:43 AM

For travelling I use a Velbon Sherpa Pro 545, 4-section CF tripod with a small Novoflex Ball 30 - capable of carrying about 4 kg safely. It is a bit on the short side, but very stable and both, lightweight and small to carry.

Ben

Confused · 06-26-2009, 01:59 PM

Hi

When travelling, I use a Giottos MTL9351 aluminium tripod...highly recommended, see mini-review below:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/267560-post1.html

Best regards
Richard

RoxnDox · 06-26-2009, 02:58 PM

When I fly, no (I own a 190) - I take my monopd instead. When I drive, yes.

Jim

melon · 06-30-2009, 12:24 PM

Only if space isn't an issue. Keeping the luggage the lightest possible is my first priority.

WheresWaldo · 07-01-2009, 04:36 AM

I was going to answer this poll but my preference is not listed. I did not want to choose never as I usually carry a monopod rather than a tripod when travelling.

ghelary · 02-17-2010, 03:20 AM

I bought my first tripod knowing that I would need it for travelling.

As I didn't want to compromise with quality, I bought a Gitzo Traveller carbon tripod. Very light and compact when folded, high enough and very stable when unfolded.

It's not cheap, but quality comes at a price. And I can put a full sized tripod into my bag (a big leather bag not looking like a photogear bag) so it's also a plus when moving around and not wanting to be obnoxius.

GerryL · 02-17-2010, 09:35 AM

I bring a tripod and monopod.
The tripod is my Dolica AX620B100 62-Inch Proline Tripod and Ball Head.

**volley** · 02-17-2010, 01:24 PM

When travelling I always have a "Cullmann Mini Magic" with me. It has a quite unique mechanism to fold the legs and fits into the laptop compartment of a backpack.

creampuff · 02-17-2010, 05:44 PM

Gitzo CF... light, strong and reliable.

StarDust · 02-22-2010, 02:03 AM

Since I got my 190 XPROB I've traveled abroad twice and I brought the tripod with me both times. If you're like me which few people are and don't mind carrying some extra kilos around it's a great tripod.

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First one is at 2010-01-01 00:05 and the second one is a some day afterwards when you could actually get to the best place for viewing the Eiffel Tower... Man was it packed on New years Eve.

Anyway, I have my tripod kind of hanging on my backpack on some straps. The straps are meant for tightening the backpacks cargo, the pack itself, but it works like a charm.

mysticcowboy · 02-22-2010, 11:36 PM

My last trip I took a Gorillapod with a Vanguard ball head. I couldn't always get the exact shot I wanted but the thing is so small and can wrap around almost anything to give a stable platform. I also ended up taking shots from angles that I don't normally think of. I'm pleased with the results. Another advantage is that a couple of places I shot didn't allow tripods in, but nobody stopped me from using the Gorillapod.

This was taken from atop a fire hydrant.

michael mckee
My Port Townsend – A City in Photographs – 365

**rparmar** · 02-24-2010, 03:00 PM

Having previously taken an annoying heavy tripod on a trip I tried instead a monopod and found it also too heavy and annoying. So a few weeks back I bought a SLIK Sprint PRO II and took it on my last holiday. Never again.

From now on I will remember that Pentax rocks for its SR system and that a holiday is meant to be enjoyed. Even the extra weight of the lightest possible tripod is too much.

Professional gigs or purpose-led outings? Yes. Flights abroad? No.

And no, I did not lose a shot. Here are some from Albaicin, Granada, Spain.

View Poll Results: Do you bring your tripod abroad?
Absolutely, my usual one	24	34.29%
Yes, a lighter one	14	20.00%
Yes, a very short one	7	10.00%
Usually no	16	22.86%
Never!	9	12.86%
Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

06-25-2009, 11:19 AM	#1
max11 Inactive Account Join Date: May 2009 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 28	Do you bring your tripod abroad? And which model? How many of you carry a tripod abroad? Do you own a lightweight one that use only abroad? that may help me to choose between 190 and 055! Thanks

02-22-2010, 02:03 AM	#13
StarDust Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Posts: 400	Since I got my 190 XPROB I've traveled abroad twice and I brought the tripod with me both times. If you're like me which few people are and don't mind carrying some extra kilos around it's a great tripod. First one is at 2010-01-01 00:05 and the second one is a some day afterwards when you could actually get to the best place for viewing the Eiffel Tower... Man was it packed on New years Eve. Anyway, I have my tripod kind of hanging on my backpack on some straps. The straps are meant for tightening the backpacks cargo, the pack itself, but it works like a charm.

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06-25-2009, 07:21 PM	#2
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	I always carry my tripod when traveling. Mine is a fairly cheap, but fairly reliable, tripod. It's made of aluminum, has two bubble levels, comes with a carrying case, and was purchased at a hardware store It's supposed to be used for laser levels, but it's perfect for photography. Its only flaw is that it's a little low. But it still serves my purposes.

06-26-2009, 05:14 AM	#3
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,888	the question is whether I drive or not. Driving yes, always, air very rare. my travel pod is a heavy full sized one cut down to fit in a 22inch bag

06-26-2009, 05:43 AM	#4
Ben_Edict Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SouthWest "Regio" Photos: Albums Posts: 3,309	For travelling I use a Velbon Sherpa Pro 545, 4-section CF tripod with a small Novoflex Ball 30 - capable of carrying about 4 kg safely. It is a bit on the short side, but very stable and both, lightweight and small to carry. Ben

06-26-2009, 01:59 PM	#5
Confused Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,067	Hi When travelling, I use a Giottos MTL9351 aluminium tripod...highly recommended, see mini-review below: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/267560-post1.html Best regards Richard

06-26-2009, 02:58 PM	#6
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	When I fly, no (I own a 190) - I take my monopd instead. When I drive, yes. Jim

06-30-2009, 12:24 PM	#7
melon New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: London Posts: 22	Only if space isn't an issue. Keeping the luggage the lightest possible is my first priority.

07-01-2009, 04:36 AM	#8
WheresWaldo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 498	I was going to answer this poll but my preference is not listed. I did not want to choose never as I usually carry a monopod rather than a tripod when travelling.

02-17-2010, 03:20 AM	#9
ghelary Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 613	I bought my first tripod knowing that I would need it for travelling. As I didn't want to compromise with quality, I bought a Gitzo Traveller carbon tripod. Very light and compact when folded, high enough and very stable when unfolded. It's not cheap, but quality comes at a price. And I can put a full sized tripod into my bag (a big leather bag not looking like a photogear bag) so it's also a plus when moving around and not wanting to be obnoxius.

02-17-2010, 09:35 AM	#10
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	I bring a tripod and monopod. The tripod is my Dolica AX620B100 62-Inch Proline Tripod and Ball Head.

02-17-2010, 01:24 PM	#11
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	When travelling I always have a "Cullmann Mini Magic" with me. It has a quite unique mechanism to fold the legs and fits into the laptop compartment of a backpack.

02-17-2010, 05:44 PM	#12
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Gitzo CF... light, strong and reliable.

02-22-2010, 11:36 PM	#14
mysticcowboy Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: port townsend, wa Photos: Albums Posts: 968	My last trip I took a Gorillapod with a Vanguard ball head. I couldn't always get the exact shot I wanted but the thing is so small and can wrap around almost anything to give a stable platform. I also ended up taking shots from angles that I don't normally think of. I'm pleased with the results. Another advantage is that a couple of places I shot didn't allow tripods in, but nobody stopped me from using the Gorillapod. This was taken from atop a fire hydrant. michael mckee My Port Townsend – A City in Photographs – 365

02-24-2010, 03:00 PM	#15
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	Having previously taken an annoying heavy tripod on a trip I tried instead a monopod and found it also too heavy and annoying. So a few weeks back I bought a SLIK Sprint PRO II and took it on my last holiday. Never again. From now on I will remember that Pentax rocks for its SR system and that a holiday is meant to be enjoyed. Even the extra weight of the lightest possible tripod is too much. Professional gigs or purpose-led outings? Yes. Flights abroad? No. And no, I did not lose a shot. Here are some from Albaicin, Granada, Spain.