Suggestions for tripods under $200 (legs/head combo)

robscomputerrobscomputer Registered Users Posts: 326 Major grins
edited April 24, 2005 in Accessories
Hi,

I'm looking for a tripod combo with legs and head for under $200. I know that I need at least support for 10lbs and would like the tilt head instead of a ball head. I found this at B&H but not sure with so many options they offer, is this just a standard high quality tripod? I would be using this tripod with my Canon EOS 3 and my G3.

Description:
Bogen / Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod (Black) with 3029 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 13.3 lb (6 kg)

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=284777&is=REG

Any comments are welcome!

Thanks,
Rob
Enjoying photography since 1980.

Comments

  • whamilton101whamilton101 Registered Users Posts: 34 Big grins
    edited April 18, 2005
    Great tripod
    I just purchased that tripod in green last week and i've been very very happy with it.

    It's a good buy.

    wh
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,938 moderator
    edited April 19, 2005
    It's a fine tripod that will bring you many years of service.

    Ian
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  • robscomputerrobscomputer Registered Users Posts: 326 Major grins
    edited April 20, 2005
    Thanks for the replys.

    I actually found out that the 3021B Pro can extend vertically so I think I'll go with that for the legs. Still deciding between a ball head and traditional 3 way head.

    Here's what I think I'm settling on. The ball head supports 13lbs and that is more than enough for my cameras. I also used my friend's 3021 and thought it was just perfect in weight/stability.

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=353320&is=REG

    Bogen / Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod Legs (Black) with 486RC2 Compact Ballhead (RC2 Quick Release) - Supports 13.2 lb (6 kg)

    $205

    Thanks,
    Rob
    Enjoying photography since 1980.
  • TrevenTreven Registered Users Posts: 14 Big grins
    edited April 24, 2005
    Don't know if there's much difference in this grouping of Manfrottos, but I have this one; just one step above the one you're looking at:
    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=284763&is=REG
    I've been estremely pleased with this one; but I don't think you'd go wrong picking any one of those in that area.
    Hi,

    I'm looking for a tripod combo with legs and head for under $200. I know that I need at least support for 10lbs and would like the tilt head instead of a ball head. I found this at B&H but not sure with so many options they offer, is this just a standard high quality tripod? I would be using this tripod with my Canon EOS 3 and my G3.

    Description:
    Bogen / Manfrotto 3021BPRO Tripod (Black) with 3029 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 13.3 lb (6 kg)

    http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=284777&is=REG

    Any comments are welcome!

    Thanks,
    Rob
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