Giottos MTL9251B + MH5001 Tripod Kit

[NStocks]

I came across this tripod in a Photography magazine I get every month. Its on special offer over the Christmas season, but I have got a price match, and got it below £90 for the whole kit.

Is it any good ? Stable, strong. and what about the head can it be reversed so that the camera is below the top of the tripod.

Thanks

NStocks

 

[jimothyGator]

Get a ballhead

I can't speak to the tripod itself, but forget the included head and go for a ballhead, unless you specialize in architectural photography. For any other type of photography, you're going to want the speed and flexibility of a ballhead. I particular recommend Really Right Stuff's ballheads, though they are not cheap. Invest in the best tripod and ballhead you can afford, because if you go the cheap route, you're just going to get frustrated and replace it later, so you end up costing yourself more, not less, in the long run. I, by the way, did not follow this advice which is why I'm able to give it.

 

[NStocks]

I have decided to go with the Giottos MTL9351B and the Giottos MH7000-652 Series 1 Ball Head, its is over what I wanted to pay, but I guess I will just have to get some overtime at work !

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1025871

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/product/default.aspx?sku=1025888

What do you think ?

NStocks