Tripod recommendation.

glaswegian

Hi, i'm looking for advice on buying a decent tripod, the one i have just isn't good enough, it vibrates quite a bit and the head tends to drift vertically when i have sigma 150-600 on, i need something sturdy with a decent ball head and plate (second hand would do), for wildlife.

Thanks.

Chavways

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058228887/tripod-recommendation

Rollei have had a sale on forever at this stage. I recently bought a C6i and absolutely love it. Really tall, carbon and very stiff. I use it for landscapes and timelapses. Never had issues with telephoto lenses on it to date. It also has spiked feet under the rubber. Impossible to beat for 150 euro. If you're looking for something even steadier, the Rock Solid Beta can be got for 50 euro more.

https://www.rollei.de/en/collections/stative/products/carbon-stativ-c6i-22611

https://www.rollei.de/en/collections/stative/products/carbon-stativ-rock-solid-beta-mark-ii-22651

glaswegian

Thanks Chavways, i went on to MPB and bought a Manfrotto 475b second hand for E120, it seems pretty sturdy so hopefully it will do the trick.

tbayers

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118504347#Comment_118504347

How did you find the purchases process? Few mixed reviews on truspilot. Im going to go for Gamma Mark II model myself. Price seems too good to be true however.

Chavways

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118679179#Comment_118679179

Seamless. They had it to me within a few days. I know of at least 4 other Irish photographers who have bought different high grade Rollei tripods including the Gamm and Lion series in the last year with no issues. I couldn't believe the price either for the quality of stuff they're providing but thankfully they're the real deal.