Flexible Tripod
Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2011 in Photography
Unsure about which tripod to buy?
All right, so I have a camera.
Not a DSLR, but it's an ultra-zoom powershot... SX1 IS, and it weighs in at around 600 grams. Not so much, but more than the normal gorilla tripod can take.
So, I'm stuck with these:
- Buy a gorilla SLR tripod
- Buy a chunky, big tripod
Well, an ordinary tripod, at least.
But that's not the point. The point is, would you get a flexible one, or a big tripod?
Gorillas are good. But they're short. And you can't attach them to everything. Do they come in bigger sizes? If you're shooting in a forest, you can't use a Gorilla. The trunk of a tree would be too thick. An ordinary tripod can be adjusted.
So, thoughts?
In my opinion you'll get more use and benefit from a traditional tripod. Just avoid the temptation to buy some cheap, no-name department store special. Choose from Manfrotto, Slik, Gittos, Velbon. Always remember: "Quality doesn't cost, it pays."
I suggest buying your tripod from a real camera store (one that only sells cameras, not 10,001 other things and cameras) so you can try different models. Some have a ball head while others have a 3-way tilt/pan head. I use a tilt/pan head for my landscapes.
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Here Are A Few Items From Amazon You Might Be Interested In.
 Joby GP1-A1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey and Black) List Price: Sale Price: $12.48 You save: $7.47 (37%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days  |
 Flexpod Flexible Tripod Sale Price: $2.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 VidPro Gripster Flexible Compact Camera Tripod Sale Price: $2.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Vanguard VS41 Flexible Mini Tripod List Price: Sale Price: $0.01 You save: $4.94 (100%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Zykkor Mini Travel Flexible Tabletop Pocket Size Tripod with Spider Legs for Compact Digital Cameras and Camcorders List Price: Sale Price: $0.01 You save: $9.94 (100%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Zeikos ZE-TR5A Flexible Tripod List Price: Sale Price: $0.01 You save: $4.19 (100%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 iStabilizer Flex Smartphone Flexible Leg Tripod List Price: Sale Price: $19.99 You save: $10.00 (33%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Joby GP1 Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Red) List Price: Sale Price: $11.43 You save: $13.52 (54%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Ravelli Tripods ATW Mini Tripod for Digital Camera or Webcam List Price: Sale Price: $1.52 You save: $13.48 (90%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
 Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod List Price: Sale Price: $42.31 You save: $12.64 (23%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days |
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