TP: Choosing tripods and heads

Some of us have tried three or four sets of tripods and heads, and still feel we have not yet found the ideal combination.

But does one tripod do it all, and what about monopods for when you are on the move?

This is a thread where you can talk about your experiences and favourites.

One good thread to read is Need advice on a big tripod and Yet another tripod thread from the Gadgets forum.

The usual rules apply -- you can post only once but you can edit that post as much as you like. On topic only -- remember this is actively moderated.

Edited by rovhazman - 08 November 2013 at 23:12

Also see TRIPODS: Need a real tripod

i have just bought a new monopod from ARGOS for when out walking my two dogs around CANNOCK CHASE
I like to have something that is light affordable and easy to carry) as well as a tripod for home work or if i am going somewhere where i can take my car and not be on my feet carrying all of my gear around for 3-4 hours. My current tripod is a very cheap one ( about 10.00gbp from a car boot sale, it does for my current kit adn will have to do until i really NEED anything better

I bought a SLIK 'Shogun' years ago for my RB67 and since then I've transferred the pistol-grip head to my other 'pods. Perhaps it's what I'm used to but I find it's great.

For a low priced but excellent value for money lightweight tripod I can highly recommend the Hahnel Triad series - I bought a triad 30 lite for less than L40 inc delivery. I reckon you'd pay a heck of a lot more for other named brands for the same quality.

It has an all metal ball fluid head with a quick release plate, etc and is great to use. The only potential criticism on this model is the plastic clamp levers but they seem to be high quality and not fragile like some of the cheapo brands Ive seem & handled. Very versatile, easy to carry and very stable

Hahnel Triad 30 Lite

A good general height of up to 1425cm or as low as 235cm and rated up to 4kg, its great for general use. Highly recommended!