I'm using a FUJI finepix SLR, need a tripod for landscapes, mid shots, wildlife which is a bit tricky, possibly macros etc, mostly for the photography for my dissertation, also be nice to contend with the shakes!
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They have a cheap, nasty but nevertheless handy tabletop tripod. If the legs are arranged properly it will hold my A100 SLR steady as long as the camera isn't pointed at too steep a downward angle. A remote shutter release is really needed for anything other than a fast shutter if the camera is bulky as it isn't rock-solid.
But gadget-bag sized and surprisingly handy to have - and if you can't afford a £30-ish starter tripod, worth a quid of anyone's money
Blimey, I'll have to take a look me thinks.. although I would prefer a floor standing tripod or something with a bit of height. Thanks, hopefully Poundland on the Moor will have one!
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"Good Lord! The rod up that mans but must have a rod up its but!" Chalmers, The Simpsons.
I have a couple of the mini trpods from poundland, they are great for
taking low level macro shots and for table top photography.
Exact same sells in maplin's for £9:99. Here
Just be careful with the telescopic legs, they can contract if placed on an uneven surface three small rubber bands or some plastic tape
stops this from happening.
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Doesn't seem too sturdy as the camera has fallen over in the Maplins' Picture!
The heavier the better is the basic rule of tripods. So a cheap + easy way of improving/upgrading a lightweight tripod is to hang your camera bag in the centre of tripod. Plus it saves you shoulders too and keeps your bag off a dirty floor. So a multipurpose tip.
Oh no, the poundland ones are far from sturdy. Nevertheless I have both a heavy duty "proper" tripod which is a pin to carry around, and a poundland one which is limited but fits in a pocket.
