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Tony Fella
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#1 Post by Tony Fella »

Im getting my camera back out again im looking for a tripod probably a telescopic one any know of a good one?
http://www.ecrsac.com



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#2 Post by cormology »

Hey i got one in argos recently for my dslr. It was 30 euro. Its full size and fully adjustable and lightweight.
Very impressed with it so far.
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#3 Post by Tony Fella »

Thanks for that do you know how much weight it can hold?
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#4 Post by cormology »

Extended height 164cm folded 61.8cm, it weights 1.62kg, holds up to 8kg, quick release legs and plate, adjustable tilt and pan, €30 at the moment in argos.
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#5 Post by Tony Fella »

Just googled it there didnt know Argos had an online shop looks the job thanks again
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#6 Post by Congo »

Manfrotto are the only tripod to go with. I sware by them. The only other option id go for is a tripod actually built for extreme water conditions and obviously has a protection against salt water. Cant think of the name but i'll PM it to you when i find the name
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#7 Post by simplywabs »

I use Velbon - very good quality and very reasonable price compared to manfrotto. :D
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#8 Post by roger de dodger »

tony i was going to put up a post looking for one just lost one on ebay it went over a tenner :twisted: :lol:
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#9 Post by Tony Fella »

roger de dodger wrote:tony i was going to put up a post looking for one just lost one on ebay it went over a tenner :twisted: :lol:



Ebay is great to find a good deal i ended up getting a Manfrotto 190CX3 its carbon fiber nice and light weighs close to 3lbs
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#10 Post by Jonny »

I got one of the Argos ones and thought it was great until I started using a cullman one that I was very kindly gifted. No comparison in the two and the culman is as solid as a rock. 8)
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#11 Post by roger de dodger »

Tony Fella wrote:
roger de dodger wrote:tony i was going to put up a post looking for one just lost one on ebay it went over a tenner :twisted: :lol:



Ebay is great to find a good deal i ended up getting a Manfrotto 190CX3 its carbon fiber nice and light weighs close to 3lbs


tony your just addicted to carbon :lol: :lol:
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