Flexible Tripods in Aldi [€9.99]

Necronomicon

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_15243.htm

Been on sale since last Thursday seemingly, I picked one up last night. Seem to be a cheap gorilla-type tripod. I didn't get a chance to test it yet, but the box claims it supports 3,000 grams - I figured it was worth a chance for a tenner.

Tallon

They've been on Aldi a good few times and a few threads on them.

I was actually gonna pick one up the other day when i seen it, but I really don't know if I'd trust my gear on it

Thecageyone

Not bad for a tenner. Often wished I had something like it in the bag while out and about, especially at night when I've no tripod with me.

Holds 3KG? Should be fine if that's the case. I don't have any combination that even makes 2kg.

mrmac

They seem fairly sturdy, so worth getting, if even to only hold an external remote flash.

Thecageyone

Good idea! Would save having to carry a tripod or light stand along to outdoor shoots.

Ricky91t

Gonna check my local store, have my 1D MKII with my 50mm to check if it's up to the job, if not I'll give it to someone as a present :pac:

Ricky91t

All gone

hoganpoly

loads in aldi in clane if your around there ,bought one tonight

Necronomicon

Finally got around to testing it this evening, very chuffed with it. When I took it out of the box I was dubious, it's so light and the feel of it doesn't inspire confidence, but it's sturdy out. Supported my 40d and 17-85 no hassle.

Tallon

Hmm, I might pick up one so... There's loads left in my local (Leixlip, celbridge)

hi_im_fil

Is there different thread sizes on them? I bought one without looking at it properly but the thread is too big to screw into my camera

The one I got was red, maybe that one has a bigger thread size?

Necronomicon

hi_im_fil wrote: »

Is there different thread sizes on them? I bought one without looking at it properly but the thread is too big to screw into my camera

The one I got was red, maybe that one has a bigger thread size?

I actually thought mine was too big - but there's a screw adapter that comes screwed onto the tripod when you take it out of the box. It took me a good five minutes to realise it was already screwed on, when I took it off it revealed the appropriate thread size. Maybe this is the same situation?

hi_im_fil

Necronomicon wrote: »

I actually thought mine was too big - but there's a screw adapter that comes screwed onto the tripod when you take it out of the box. It took me a good five minutes to realise it was already screwed on, when I took it off it revealed the appropriate thread size. Maybe this is the same situation?

Spot on! How I dodn't spot that I dont know

chisel

All gone in aldi clane......

hoganpoly

chisel wrote: »

All gone in aldi clane......

No way was heading out to buy a couple more for mates in a camera club ho hum

IamBlip

The wifey told me she picked one up in Aldi Ashbourne today, one of only two remaining I'm glad to see it fitting/holding the 40D as I have a 50D and same lens, looking forward to using it as my Slik 700DX is a monster indoors.

chisel

might try the aldi in celbridge tomorrow....

Third Eye

There was lots of them in Wexford the other day when I got one.

Abelloid

Thanks OP. Two now left in Cobh.

chisel

There were 3 in Aldi in Naas. 1 left now

johnmcdnl

it's snowing so I'm never gonna find out whether they were in cavan aldi

Ricky91t

Picked up 1 in Tralee 2 left! Holds a 1D mkII and 50mm so I'm pleased, the last gorilla pod I got for £20 didn't even hold a 20D and 28-105( non is & non usm) so I'm happy!I

Danbo!

None left in Nutgrove yesterday, quite annoying as I spent ages getting into the car park. I had the mini gorilla pod for a point and shoot, wanted to get the SLR one but its too pricey, that would have done the job.

Was there a brand name on the box? Might see if I can get it online.

-Trek-

Really handy, just got one in tralee, fits 500d perfectly, there are about 6 left between red and grey for anyone interested in picking one up.

Abelloid

Danbo! wrote: »

None left in Nutgrove yesterday, quite annoying as I spent ages getting into the car park. I had the mini gorilla pod for a point and shoot, wanted to get the SLR one but its too pricey, that would have done the job.

Was there a brand name on the box? Might see if I can get it online.

Tevion - Vision.

If you can't match the price, give me a shout and I can get one for you here.

Danbo!

JustinOval wrote: »

Tevion - Vision.

If you can't match the price, give me a shout and I can get one for you here.

Cheers for the offer, found one on amazon for 9.99 that supports up to 3Kg, gotta order a few other bits from them in a week or so, so ill give it a try, thanks though

chevron

I have looked in 3 or 4 Aldis and Lidls between dublin and kildare and all were out of stock,
Are they THAT much in demand? or just picked up as stocking fillers for people.
Not a product i was expecting to fly out the door.

Ricky91t

And just for proof, A 1DMKII plus battery with a sigma 70-200 f/2.8

Works out about 2.9kg!

Excuse the mess :pac:

Sleepy

Feeling like a right numpty for shelling out full retail for a gorillapod now!

Nforce

Bunch of these left in Aldi's Athlone store...both red and grey.

Nforce

Ricky91t wrote: »

And just for proof, A 1DMKII plus battery with a sigma 70-200 f/2.8

Works out about 2.9kg!

Excuse the mess :pac:

Might want to remove the gps co-ords from your exif :)

Ricky91t

Nforce wrote: »

Might want to remove the gps co-ords from your exif :)

I knew there was something I didn't turn off on my iPhone :pac:

Thanks for pointing that out!

The one time it actually pin pointed my location, Usually 50 km or so out!

Nforce

Ricky91t wrote: »

I knew there was something I didn't turn off on my iPhone :pac:

Thanks for pointing that out!

The one time it actually pin pointed my location, Usually 50 km or so out!

No problem

Wouldn't want some scumbag breaking into your place and nicking your new shiney tripod,would we? :)

hoganpoly

one tripod left in aldi in naas tonight