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Hi all,
Looking for a mini tripod for a compact/micro 4/3 sized camera. Currently use one of these;
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Which are about £2, so essentially looking for something similar but just a lot better quality!
Seen the Manfrotto Pixi ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/Manfrotto-PIXI-Mini-Tripod-Black/dp/B00D76RNLS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1450558303&sr=8-1&keywords=manfrotto+pixi+mini) which looks good, anything out there like that that has retractable legs?
Thanks,
Duane
Have a look at the jobi gorillapod
http://www.jessops.com/online.store/products/35712/Show.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA&utm_term=Gorilla%20Pod%20-%20Original&gclid=CKTV5ozn6MkCFYoBwwodXD0PJw
Not exactly what you are looking for but I find mine better than my fixed leg mini tripod. You can get different sizes to support different camera sizes.
It can be used like a regular tripod or the legs can be wrapped around stuff. The possibilities are endless
Thanks, yeah not a huge fan of Gorilla Pods, they have their uses but for what I want, I'm after a "normal" tripod 🙂
Depends what you are using it for but the Ultra Pod?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/PEDCO-P-UP1-BK-STD-Pedco-UltraPodTM-I/dp/B000ANGNN0/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1450559696&sr=8-2&keywords=ultrapod
I have the Ultrapod II (larger for my SLR) and its a fantastic bit of kit and very compact!
Another plus for the gorilla pod. Very useful.
I have both sized ultrapods and I like the smaller one better with my 4/3rd lumix G6 with a 14-140mm lens on (so reasonably hefty).
You can fold it to be line with the base of the camera when not in use, for when carrying.
I have the Manfrotto you link to. It's fantastic and sturdy. I mount my slr on it no problems so it'll be grand with a smaller camera. Very stable, good adjustability with the ball joint head.
I use one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0047ZEIOS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1450600747&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=slik+mini+tripod&dpPl=1&dpID=41244Abi4HL&ref=plSrch
I like it, and use it with my SLR so there's no problem with smaller cameras.
Not quite the same, but for 'every day carry' photography I've got one of these:
http://www.thepod.ca/red%20pod%20page.html
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Basically a bean bag with a camera mount. Works really well.
Thanks for posting that beanbag Cougar,I'll order one
Just check the site first, there's a few different ones designed for different loadouts.
It's no substitute for a proper tripod of course, but for something that can live in your camera bag or even just stuff into a pocket it's ace. I've caught a couple of really nice 'flowing water' shots using it to sit the camera on a handy nearby rock and trigger with a remote shutter.