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Dom1961

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Dom1961

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Okay, so my mum has agreed to let me get a 100D and Kit lens from argos under the pay 6 months later thingymajjiggy. So I was looking at a tripod from argos that I could also get.

I saw this one, it has good reviews but doesn't have a ball head, is a ball head a must?

http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/3456338.htm#customer_reviews

Can you see any other good ones? I'd like to stay cheap, as I don't want to build up the 6 months later cost that I'll have to pay later.

Thanks!

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cjdawson

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I've got a tripod like that.  I'll do for starters.  Best thing that I can suggest is that you also get a cable release for the camera.  Can pick up an interval timer.

Something like this...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fotga-Remote-Shutter-Release-Pentax/dp/B00A65ST1Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1441794196&sr=8-2&keywords=interval+timer+canon+100d

What that you can use it as a cable release, also you can programme it to take multiple exposures.  Combine that with the mirror lock feature in the camera, and you should be good to go.

I'm sure that after some time, you'll want to upgrade to a better tripod, but it's not bad.

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cjdawson

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OK? As in its wobbly? I'll only be using it for night scales and day to day use, maybe mounting a star adventurer in the future, will it be alright for this?

It's fine for putting a point and shoot camera on.  It's also ok, for a DLSR, but with that weight it is at its limit - it's ok, but there are much better.   I'd not even try putting a small telescope on, it'll be too much weight for that tripod.

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cjdawson

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The weight if your camera won't be a problem with the Velbon tripod - I've used my sucessfully with both my 30D and my 70D.  The 30D weights in 785g.  My 70D weighs 755g.

Both of those weights are for the body only, so the lens is more.  You'll be fine.  Having said that a manfrotto tripod I think would be better - then you will need a ball head if you want to angle the camera (get a good one later)

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Stub Mandrel

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Ballhead will drive you bonkers unless you fork out for a good one. Cheapest solution is a decent ball head on a budget tripod.

I bought a cheap pan & tilt Hama one from CPC for about £12, just to replace my old cheap and cheerful. It turns out to be quite good,  gives me an eye level viewfinder (I'm 6' 2") two spirit levels, two way wedge, carry handle and case. I took about 200 30-second non-tracking wide angle shots on 'Perseid night' and I didn't get any shake.

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Alien 13

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I'm probably going to get a Fotomate VT5006 from Northern optics, my local dealer

FLO do them too not sure who is cheapest http://www.firstlightoptics.com/fotomate-tripods.html at a slightly higher price the Redsnapper tripods are worth a look http://www.redsnapperuk.com/camera-accessories/Tripod_And_Head_Combo_s.html.

Alan

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