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Nov 19, 2018 07:07:45 #

Peter Boyd Loc: Blyth nr. Newcastle U.K.

pkr wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive stable tripod for my Sony RX10IV?

No such thing, the words inexpensive and stable don't mix when talking about tripods. For reasonably priced decent spec. tripods take a look at the Manfroto range.

Nov 19, 2018 07:21:33 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Unless you can find an online comparison of those cheap, steady tripods, you'll be playing a guessing game.

On the plus side, that Sony is a very light camera. If you're setting up inside a sturdy building, vibration and shake shouldn't be a problem. Botanical gardens and wetland should provide steady platforms for a tripod. As for durability, I got an aluminum tripod with Green Stamps in about 1958, and it still works fine. Tripods are not overly complicated, so with reasonable care, they could out-live you.

Read online reviews of tripods that catch your eye. I've never had a tripod fail in any way. Choose one with the right price, appearance, and features, and enjoy your photography.

Good links -
https://photographylife.com/how-to-choose-and-buy-a-tripod-for-a-dslr-camera
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/buying-guide/10-recommended-tripods-photography

How to use one -
https://photographylife.com/how-to-use-a-tripod
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-a-tripod-492921
https://digital-photography-school.com/5-tips-sharp-photos-using-tripod/
https://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-use-your-tripod-its-not-as-simple-as-you-think/

Nov 19, 2018 07:23:10 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Photocraig wrote:

...the appealing and knowledgeable SnapChick.

Did you see the video she did leaning over a pool table?

Nov 19, 2018 07:38:48 #

ABJanes Loc: Jersey Boy now Virginia

Induro has a nice offering....

pkr wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive stable tripod for my Sony RX10IV?

Nov 19, 2018 07:41:32 #

mikeroetex Loc: Lafayette, LA

pkr wrote:

Lightweight and under $100. Amazon has many tripods that look sturdy for this amount, but it's hard to judge their quality or stability. I need a basic tripod for use in botanical gardens, wetlands, and other non-rigorous conditions.

Cheap, sturdy or light... you get to choose two!

Nov 19, 2018 07:44:56 #

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I am going upstream on this one, not that I am not in agreement that a good, steady tripod is a necessity but considering traveling as part of the needs for a photographer. I use often, especially with my mirrorless cameras a cheap aluminum Dolica tripod that I bought a few years ago for about $45. I thought I was wasting my money but I was wrong. The tripod has served me well especially when I travel. I have a Manfrotto 3021 and a Gitzo and both are already too heavy to carry with me. I have a reasonably priced carbon fiber tripod that is serving me well with my dSLR bodies and lenses.
The Dolica has been a great buy. I use good tripod techniques with it and the images are sharp without signs of blur and when I travel it is a breeze carrying the lightweight tripod. It weights around 3-1/2 lbs. My other tripods are easily over 5 lbs.
You have to assess your needs. Buy according to your needs but keep in mind that we should always buy the best tripod that we can afford.

Nov 19, 2018 08:00:08 #

Nikon1201

MeFoto about $200 with ball head . I use it with my Sigma 50-500 . It holds the lens steady

Nov 19, 2018 08:07:47 #

grichie5

pkr wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive stable tripod for my Sony RX10IV?

Take a look at the Slik Pro 700DX. It is a bit heavy for field work but excellent for general use. Extremely sturdy and easy to adjust with lever locks for the very sturdy legs. Even the center column is sturdy enough for use.
It is available for about $100, but is occasionally listed on E Bay.

Nov 19, 2018 08:13:56 #

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

As probably pointed out earlier in this thread, inexpensive and durable are not compatible terms when it comes to tripods, along with a lot of other stuff.
--Bob

pkr wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive stable tripod for my Sony RX10IV?

Nov 19, 2018 08:22:35 #

Shoeless_Photographer Loc: Lexington

pkr wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive stable tripod for my Sony RX10IV?

This one's pretty sturdy, and you can't beat the price. Send it back if it doesn't cut it for you.

http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-70-Inch-Pistol-Grip-Tripod/dp/B01LQX0P8Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542633730&sr=8-3&keywords=AmazonBasics+70-Inch+Pistol+Grip+Tripod+with+Bag

Nov 19, 2018 08:23:39 #

blackest Loc: Ireland

Trouble with most tripods is they are too big and heavy, maybe i'm spoilt having a back screen that flips horizontal with focus peaking. Most of us have a lack of imagination when it comes to choosing where to take the shot, too often its the view point of a 6 foot sweaty male (sweaty because he's been dragging a heavy tripod 3 or 4 miles).

Zoom lenses are equally facilitating of bad photographs, rather than going to where the shot should be taken just zoom in. What i find really hard to find in a tripod is one without a centre column and a non plastic construction. I also want arca swiss mounts so i can use long plates to balance the camera, the more centred the weight is the less of a struggle to keep it stable.

Nov 19, 2018 08:26:26 #

Blaster34 Loc: Florida Treasure Coast

pkr wrote:

Can anyone recommend a good inexpensive stable tripod for my Sony RX10IV?

I purchased the Zomei aluminum travel tripod (<$100) strictly for traveling and its been great, light, durable. They also make a carbon fiber model. Probably well suited for the Sony RX10-IV. Stable? Well, within limits its stable.

Nov 19, 2018 08:34:56 #