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Can anyone tell me what tripod to buy to go with a Canon 50D camera?

My dad has a Canon 50D and needs a tripod. I would like to get him one for christmas but have no idea what I should be looking for. It needs to be a tall one not a table one that’s all I know. If anyone could help me that would be great. We are in Australia so to be able to get it from here would also be helpful.

A good quality tripod is an investment. Here are just a few brands worth considering:

Benro: http://www.benro.com/main/

Slik: http://www.slik.com

Manfrotto: http://www.manfrotto.com

A tripod has to “fit” its user. If your dad is 6 feet tall and the tripod only extends to 5 feet then he’ll quickly tire of having to stoop over to use it. Or, he’ll have to extend the center column which is seldom a good idea.

The tripod must, of course, be capable of supporting the weight of the camera and lens and be sturdy enough that a slight breeze won’t cause movement. Carbon fiber is the best material for minimizing vibrations and lowering the weight of the tripod but its rather expensive. Some manufacturers are offering a composite of aluminimum and carbon fiber which is less expensive and still capable of minimizing vibration.

Another consideration is the head. A tripod head can be a ball head or a 3-way titl/pan head. Since a large part of my photography is landscapes I use a 3-way tilt/pan head but a ball head has its advantages.

Happy shopping.


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