Tripods
Posted 18/10/2011 - 10:28 - Helpful Comment
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Time and again the Redsnapper ones come out top in the 'budget' tripod range. I've never seen a poor review and they will be much better than anything Jessops branded.
They have just increased their prices, but are still very reasonable.
www.redsnapperuk.com
They have just increased their prices, but are still very reasonable.
www.redsnapperuk.com
Posted 18/10/2011 - 16:16 - Helpful Comment
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+1 for the Redsnapper range as well. Just remember to check the combined weight of your kit to make sure that the one you buy will take it.
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Posted 18/10/2011 - 16:57 - Helpful Comment
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+ another 1 for Redsnapper. I had a similar budget but couldn't find anything in the shops that I'd trust with my little K-r. I bought a redsnapper for about £63 inc postage, based upon reviews. Its by far better than the others I looked at.
Posted 18/10/2011 - 19:47
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So far the "Redsnapper RS-283 tripod and RSH-24 3-way head" seems best value but I cannot find any independent reviews yet.
Also it weighs 2.5kg with head which is about 750gm more than the Jessops CarFibre unit.
Never used one with twist leg adjusters, how do you get on with them?
That said I like the look of the Redsnappers. Anyone got one please advise.
Kind Regards David
Also it weighs 2.5kg with head which is about 750gm more than the Jessops CarFibre unit.
Never used one with twist leg adjusters, how do you get on with them?
That said I like the look of the Redsnappers. Anyone got one please advise.
Kind Regards David
Posted 18/10/2011 - 20:22 - Helpful Comment
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I recently became the proud owner of a Redsnapper too. I was initially skeptical, I mean surely £58 including head it can't be very good? But boy was I surprised, it is awesome. Go for it, you will not be disappointed.
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Posted 18/10/2011 - 20:34
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SteveEveritt wrote:
I recently became the proud owner of a Redsnapper too. I was initially skeptical, I mean surely £58 including head it can't be very good? But boy was I surprised, it is awesome. Go for it, you will not be disappointed.
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There seems to be terrific support for the Redsnappers from most Pentax users. I'm 99.9% convinced with help from you and everyones feedback plus the excellent price.I recently became the proud owner of a Redsnapper too. I was initially skeptical, I mean surely £58 including head it can't be very good? But boy was I surprised, it is awesome. Go for it, you will not be disappointed.
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Two final questions though (Promise)
How do you get on with the weight as 2.5kg's sounds a lot?
How do you get on with the leg locks?
Kind Regards David
Posted 18/10/2011 - 20:45 - Helpful Comment
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As for the weight, I did a shoot with some friends on the last nice hot day we had in October. Walked a fair few miles with it on my back and it wasn't uncomfortable, it does have a very nice stretchy handle which makes for a more comfortable carry.
The leg locks are great, making it very flexible. In one situation I had two legs at different heights over a cliff on a ledge while the third leg was on the path I was standing on (although I did put my bag on it just in case) to get this shot link, any higher with the camera and the bushes were in the way, used the IR remote.
The leg locks are great, making it very flexible. In one situation I had two legs at different heights over a cliff on a ledge while the third leg was on the path I was standing on (although I did put my bag on it just in case) to get this shot link, any higher with the camera and the bushes were in the way, used the IR remote.
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Posted 18/10/2011 - 21:34
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You have convinced me, now to convince my wife.
Thanks to all, I have now made my mind up its the "Redsnapper RS-283 tripod and RSH-24 3-way head" for me.
PS Steve
Nice water and pothole photo, will the Redsnapper make me that daring too?
Regards David
Thanks to all, I have now made my mind up its the "Redsnapper RS-283 tripod and RSH-24 3-way head" for me.
PS Steve
Nice water and pothole photo, will the Redsnapper make me that daring too?
Regards David
Posted 18/10/2011 - 23:20
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Just to further backup other views I also use a Redsnapper & it's excellent - I currently have the aluminium one but might well upgrade to the CF one soon just for the reduction in weight
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Posted 19/10/2011 - 07:42
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I bought a Jessops "Atlantic Delta" tripod in 1990. Built like a tank and weighs a lot, still in as new condition through lack of use, the only snag it has a non-removable head therefore no choice of quick release, other that that still gets occasional use.
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Posted 22/10/2011 - 09:52
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Another vote for red snapper i have also got their ball head and that is good as well
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It seems very sturdy in comparison with similar priced tripods. Anyone got one? Any advice on this and buying tripods much appreciated. I cannot justify anything above £79.
Regards David