Having spent a good hour swearing at my existing tripod last week (Jessops flavour - cheap, light and prone to instability and sticking legs) I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to a tripod suitable for cave use. I'm particularly interested to find one with legs that can be positioned independently.
Tripods
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I am also looking for information on tripods
Has anyone used the small Gorillapods before? Any good ?
http://www.morrisphoto.co.uk/ProductDetails~productID~5954.html
Has anyone used the small Gorillapods before? Any good ?
http://www.morrisphoto.co.uk/ProductDetails~productID~5954.html
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I've been using a little Gorillapod underground for almost a year now. They're definitely good for when you need a tripod on uneven ground. I used to just throw it in my dangly bag and forget about it. As a result it eventually clogged up with mud and I ended up breaking one of the legs off (it became a bipod, until I got hold of some araldite). But if you treat it with a bit more care than I do then I reckon it's a winner!
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Burt
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I was given a gorillapod for xmas and I'm impressed. Just make sure it grips well - I had a slave flash on one which took a dive into swildon's 20 pool after it lost its grip on a knuckle of rock.
I too use a cheap tripod for the camera but considering the abuse it gets it's a miracle it is still going - albeit with a screw in one of the leg adjusters and an occasional douse with WD40 in all the joints.
I too use a cheap tripod for the camera but considering the abuse it gets it's a miracle it is still going - albeit with a screw in one of the leg adjusters and an occasional douse with WD40 in all the joints.
francis
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I use a Velbon Sherpa 435. It's too light when it's windy, or for use with a heavy lense, but works just great for use underground and for carrying on a rucksack because of it's low weight. Each leg can be adjusted independently. Stay clear of tripods that have braces that connect the middle bar to the legs - IMO they are crap because of their lack of adjustability.
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Sally-J
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dl said:
I'm also in the process of deciding what tripod to get. Have been considering a Manfrotto one with a ball and socket head. It's simple, robust and folds down small. Does anyone use a tripod with a ball and socket head in caves? I'm wondering if they'd get bunged up with mud more or less than normal tripods, I'm thinking less...
I have so far failed to find any small tripods with adjustable leg angles.
ogofmole
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I use a Velbon CX mini, which has a quick release plate, independent leg adjustment and is only about 30cm long when collapsed, which means that it will fit in a tackel bag nicely for those longer trips. Otherwise for proper photographic trips with DSLR then I use a Manfrotto 728B Digi tripod.
Razzerip1
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I have recently bought the velbon cx mini, its excellent and not to expensive. Regardless of the price they all get covered in mud! 
http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-velbon-cx-mini.htm
For something cheap small and easy to carry, Tesco home express do one for around ?2.80 bargin the same one in jessops is ?15
http://www.bristolcameras.co.uk/p-velbon-cx-mini.htm
For something cheap small and easy to carry, Tesco home express do one for around ?2.80 bargin the same one in jessops is ?15
Peter Burgess
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dl said:
Oh dear, I might have been given one of those. I'll let you know how I get on with it, as I haven't used it yet underground. I doubt that I will be taking it to any particularly awkward places, though. Is it a TP318?
