Tripod for Traveling

redav · 10th January 2008, 10:37 PM

Okay, I got a coupla cheap Velbon CX 440 tripods but wondering if there's something that's thinner and lighter that I could look into as I'm traveling shortly and want to find something that's smaller and lighter for the backpack.

I know that thinner and lighter = less sturdier but I don't need something that's reaching too high, it's just for doing time-lapse. I also have a few mini ones but I'm not talking about something that small.

Any suggestions?

Squeezer · 10th January 2008, 10:37 PM

what body/lens -> weight

0oBelialo0 · 10th January 2008, 11:45 PM

gorillapod slr zoom? Won't get much smaller/lighter.

Ben

redav · 11th January 2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squeezer

what body/lens -> weight

It's primarily for my P&S Canon PowerShot S80 although I'm sure the 30D with a 10-22 or 17-55 2.8 could feature for some night time shots.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0oBelialo0

gorillapod slr zoom? Won't get much smaller/lighter.

Ta, I'll have a gander.

[edit]
Actually, that's a bit too small.

And the tripods that I have are actually those Velbon CX 440's.

Ronza · 11th January 2008, 1:09 AM

I have a 055 and a smaller ultra light Manfrotto 715 - decided to ditch the former for travelling and take the 715 with me as its *alot* lighter and packs without needing its own bag.

Haven't regretted it so far, it holds a 1Ds and 17-40 albeit a bit fiddly.

ehor · 11th January 2008, 10:12 AM

How small do you wanna go?
The Velbon range seems to have some small tripods

http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod1048.htm
http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod4909.htm
http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod4908.htm

redav · 11th January 2008, 12:23 PM

I'll take some measurements tonight and compare it to the stats on posted links. Basically needs to be high enough to look out of a hotel window or railing so that's typically around a metre high or so. Mind you thinking about it, I'll have a snowboard bag for half of the trip so it's only going to be an issue for part of the trip. I'm just trying to be space concious until I get that bag.

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redav Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,402	Tripod for Traveling Okay, I got a coupla cheap Velbon CX 440 tripods but wondering if there's something that's thinner and lighter that I could look into as I'm traveling shortly and want to find something that's smaller and lighter for the backpack. I know that thinner and lighter = less sturdier but I don't need something that's reaching too high, it's just for doing time-lapse. I also have a few mini ones but I'm not talking about something that small. Any suggestions? __________________ Team Jesus http://vimeo.com/channels/haveboardwilltravel www.RedBubble.com/redav Manual 97 TF Magna sedan Last edited by redav; 11th January 2008 at 12:33 AM. Reason: wrong tripod

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ehor Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: ftp://2114.syd.nsw.au Posts: 2,523	How small do you wanna go? The Velbon range seems to have some small tripods http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod1048.htm http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod4909.htm http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod4908.htm __________________ http://www.edwardhor.com

11th January 2008, 12:23 PM	#7
redav Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brisbane Posts: 3,402	I'll take some measurements tonight and compare it to the stats on posted links. Basically needs to be high enough to look out of a hotel window or railing so that's typically around a metre high or so. Mind you thinking about it, I'll have a snowboard bag for half of the trip so it's only going to be an issue for part of the trip. I'm just trying to be space concious until I get that bag. __________________ Team Jesus http://vimeo.com/channels/haveboardwilltravel www.RedBubble.com/redav Manual 97 TF Magna sedan

11th January 2008, 1:09 AM	#5
Ronza Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,159	I have a 055 and a smaller ultra light Manfrotto 715 - decided to ditch the former for travelling and take the 715 with me as its alot lighter and packs without needing its own bag. Haven't regretted it so far, it holds a 1Ds and 17-40 albeit a bit fiddly.