Tripod Help

[Frank]

Hi Guys , I need to get a new Tripod for my Canon 100/400 mm lens , yet iam using a Manfrotto 715SHB yet the head of the tripod keeps working loose and this tripod is not man enough for the lens , i would appreciate it if someone could please tell me what other Tripods would be suited to the above lens eg.. something more sturdy and easy to carry around all day and my buget would be in the axcess of £100

Thanks Frank

[James I]

Frank I have Slik 780 AMT this takes 100-400 and 50D with grip no problem, check out Morris Photo for a good deal

Jamie

[Frank]

Hi James i checked out the Slik 780 and called Morris Photo up and was told there out of stock also the 780 are more expensive on the internet , also any other options in my price range .

Frank

[MarkOne]

Frank ............. have a good search through Ebay ....... there are loads on there ......... just make sure they can support at least 5KG ........ keep the head from your old one and just buy the tripod .... Manfrotto ....... Slik ........Velbon........ etc ......... all good makes.
I don't think you could get a carbon fibre tripod in your price range ........ but there are some good Aluminium light "heavy" gauge ones out there ............ happy hunting

[Frank]

Thanks for your reply Mark yet the Tripod head is rubbish as the slide lock keeps working loose and i nearly dropped my camera and lens from the Tripod yesterday but ive got some Tripods in mind .


Thanks Frank

[Mark W]

Frank I replaced mine this week with a Giottos MTL9351, Ive got a ball head on it and it takes the 40D battery grip 300f4 + 1.4TC with no problems at all £72.00 from Warehouse Express.

[Frank]

Thanks guys regarding my Tripod issue as ive just ordered a New Giottos MTL351B Tripod and a MH1302 /652 Ball head on Amazon with free delivery .. Thanks very much mark as that seemed the best Tripod .


Thankyou Frank

[Mark W]

Frank the Giottos are a good range glad you got it sorted.

[MarkOne]

Glad you got it sorted Frank ................ no excuses now for camera shake

[Frank]

Thanks Mark as it me that,s got the shakes never mind the Tripod

[mstphoto]

I won a Giottos tripod in Digital Photo mag but it was more of a studio model - well built but weghed a ton so I sold it and bought a Giottos CF model.
I'm sure you'll be delighted with your new purchase, Frank

[Frank]

Thanks Mstphoto for your comments as i should receive my new Tripod and new head soon .

Frank