MarkBarbieri
Semi-retired
- Joined
- Aug 20, 2006
I've never used one. They look relatively unstable in "tripod" form. They also look dangerous. I wouldn't trust one to support my camera.
I have a monopod with feet. I have used it with my P&S as a tripod, but would never trust it to properly support a DSLR. Even with the P&S it would not take much to make it move about (e.g. a stiff breeze).
2) Light. Sturdy. Cheap. Pick two.
Rules of Tripods:
1) Every photographer has 3 tripods. First, the cheapest one s/he could find; next, the most expensive one s/he could find at Best Buy; third, the one s/he should have bought in the first place.
2) Light. Sturdy. Cheap. Pick two.
I want to get some good night shots with my Canon G-10 and was wondering what tripod would be good to cart around? I want something lightweight and not too big, or something that would fold up into something easy to carry. Any suggestions?
etc.since you've got a Canon G10 (an advanced point-and-shoot camera), you actually don't need a heavy duty, carbon fiber, lightweight, supersturdy, "can hold up to 20 lbs
Rules of Tripods:
1) Every photographer has 3 tripods. First, the cheapest one s/he could find; next, the most expensive one s/he could find at Best Buy; third, the one s/he should have bought in the first place.
2) Light. Sturdy. Cheap. Pick two.
Wow, this sums it all up.
I am very happy with my Benro Travel Angel. It is light and folds down to fit in any carry on luggage. The price was not that bad.