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Need sugesstions for a tripod under 1k ..

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quagmire
quagmire Original post #1
Oct 20, 2012 at 5:32 PM
My P&S camera weighs around 250 grams..

I need a tripod for

i)Low light shots
ii)Time lapse photography
iii)High zoom shots and videos
iv)HDR photography
etc.

A max height of 3 feet would suffice..

I am considering

Simpex 333
Simpex 333 | Tripod | Flipkart.com

and

CA15
CA15 PORTABLE LIGHTWEIGHT DIGITAL CAMERA TRIPOD STAND FOR NIKON CANON SONY ETC % | eBay


Any suggestions..?
sujoyp
sujoyp #2
Oct 20, 2012 at 10:19 PM
i think simplex one is quit popular...and it will be sufficient for you ....get that
nac
nac #3
Oct 21, 2012 at 8:09 AM
Anoop, You have bought SX240???
nac
nac #5
Oct 21, 2012 at 1:09 PM
You're welcome!

Share some of your work here
quagmire
Oct 26, 2012 at 8:59 PM
marvelousprashant may i know which tripod u use?

I have decided to buy Smplex 333 from here.. Thanks everybody ,esp sujoyp ..

*www.flipkart.com/simpex-333/p/itmd...MHCF&ref=5c7c6ec2-05f5-4ce8-a2c1-fa07d8b3d638

or here

*www.ebay.in/itm/ORIGINAL-SIMPEX-33...Domain_203&hash=item27cc47e067#ht_5816wt_1139
marvelousprashant
Oct 26, 2012 at 9:02 PM
Dont use a proper tripod. Most of the use a wall or chair etc
quagmire
Oct 26, 2012 at 9:08 PM
That was unexpected considering ur long shutter speed shots are great..
Then how did u do this?

*farm9.staticflickr.com/8049/8122124956_17079b8569_b.jpg
marvelousprashant
Oct 26, 2012 at 10:36 PM
kept the camera on the rail for that shot... I usually find something to keep the camera steady enough... However I accept the fact that tripod helps in composing
quagmire
quagmire #12
Oct 29, 2012 at 3:26 AM
Thanks everybody .. I'm buying Simplex 333 soon ..
I'm curious about its outdoor performance..
Anyone who has used this may post.. Thanks.
sujoyp
sujoyp #13
Oct 29, 2012 at 9:04 AM
whats outdoor performance ?? a tripod can be used anywhere u like...its same everywhere
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Shivi2702 #14
Nov 14, 2012 at 1:26 PM
Hi...
We have a Nikon D3100. I'm planning to buy a tripod for the same, nothing too expensive though....So any ideas anyone? I could really use some help here...
Rockstar11
Nov 15, 2012 at 4:53 AM
can i use Simpex 333 with Sony HX20V ?
sujoyp
sujoyp #16
Nov 15, 2012 at 11:22 AM
@rockstar ...sure u can:) if ur cam have tripod screw socket below
Rockstar11
Nov 15, 2012 at 5:38 PM
@rockstar ...sure u can:) if ur cam have tripod screw socket below

The bottom of the Sony HX20V features a standard metal screw thread for attaching it to a tripod which is conveniently located in the centre.
Rockstar11
Nov 17, 2012 at 4:11 PM
My P&S camera weighs around 250 grams..

I need a tripod for

i)Low light shots
ii)Time lapse photography
iii)High zoom shots and videos
iv)HDR photography
etc.

A max height of 3 feet would suffice..

I am considering

Simpex 333
Simpex 333 | Tripod | Flipkart.com

and

CA15
CA15 PORTABLE LIGHTWEIGHT DIGITAL CAMERA TRIPOD STAND FOR NIKON CANON SONY ETC % | eBay


Any suggestions..?

You bought Simpex 333?
quagmire
quagmire #19
Nov 17, 2012 at 7:22 PM
Yes.. Good value for money..
blackpearl
Nov 23, 2012 at 11:04 PM
I bought the Simplex 333. It's good but not great. Very flimsy and prone to vibration. It's a very nice alternative to placing your camera on a stack of books, but otherwise it leaves a lot to be desired.

The tripod is fairly stable with 2 sections extended. But the 3rd section is too thin and the tripod legs will actually spread out on applying light pressure from above. Be careful when you use it. A minor push or wind will knock it down.

Don't extend the central rod unless it is really necessary. It rocks like hurricane sandy.
sujoyp
sujoyp #23
Nov 23, 2012 at 11:44 PM
@blackperl there is a saying "U will get what u paid for" :)

1. A tripod is good to keep your cam stable from one place to other (u cant move a stool or ur car bike everywhere for support)
2. Never ever leave ur cam alone on a cheap tripod...keep the strap around neck when using tripod....u can live free only if u had spent 10-12k on a good manfrotto tripod.
3. Yes like blackperl said dont extend the middle rod much...its very unstable that way....bend a little to compose :D