lo_pak

回復 1# 嘉嘉

It really depends on how you are going to use the tripod. If you are carrying it often, the lighter the better.


Within the price tag of CAD100 (for tripod that could hold < 5 lbs) you will be getting a pretty good tripod if you are not too picky on brand name. Sometime there will be special offer in London Drugs. You can try them out and pick the one you want.

lo_pak

回復 3# 嘉嘉

For tripod that's over CAD 300, most of them are being made of carbon fibre which is quite a bit lighter compare to aluminum one.

For sure you can check in Broadway Camera. They have the tripod demos showing in the store also. Sometime they do have promotion on tripod. However, it's mostly for pro style.

P.S. - For Bestbuy and Future Shop, they may have better deal on the camera body (common model). But it definitely doesn't work for tripod...

lo_pak

pro style means.... eg.

5 way pan head, fine tune ball socket head, levelling, multi-adjustable legs... etc. Do you think you really need it right now?

For me, I only use it for" 1, 2, 3,... say cheese..., Done! Everyone dismiss..."

P.S. - Having a tripod with a ball socket head that comes with a removable plate is pretty handy on special occasion.

lo_pak

回復 8# fibbi

You are right. It's so awkward when there are so many freinds/relatives waiting you to setup...

lo_pak

回復 13# 嘉嘉

Right now I'm using a Velbon Sherpa 435. I've tried putting my 40D with grip on a 70-200 lens and it's still rigid.

If you are in need of the tripod, Broadway Camera is having the Velbon Sherpa 200R on sale for CAD95.00. I think this model is a pretty decent one that fits your budget.

lo_pak

回復 53# 嘉嘉

... Kind of weird for manfrotto... 1 kg load is just good enough for a DC... BC Camera is having the 190XPROB for $169.99, a good deal already...

lo_pak

回復 55# 嘉嘉

Good luck!

If you are a light duty photographer, this tripod may marginally fit your needs.

lo_pak

回復 73# elan7e

Giottos 2.5kg aluminim tripod can hold upto 8kg, not bad of a deal for CAD160.