I currently have a Manfrotto 190xprob which is very stable and a good tripod, with the exception that it weighs a tonne!

Im going to Iceland next month (With Kunal and a few others) and need a light weight tripod, but dont want to spend a lot as when I get back Ill probably use the Manfrotto.

It doesnt need to be that special, doesnt need to extend very high, doesnt need to be a big name brand, just needs to be light (<1.5kg) and smallish, and stable.

Will reluctantly spend up to £70 if there is a very good tripod with head, but sooner spend half that on something that is cheap, but actually performs quite well.

Worst comes to the worst there will be other tripods in the group to use, but obviously not ideal.

Also just to add, using a Canon 500D and at least one middle weight lens, so locking action needs to be good

gorilla pod thing?

Im getting close to spending too much money... been looking at this to go with the above head:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Giotto-GTMT-9340B-Section-Aluminium/dp/tech-data/B001AZ77Q4/ref=de_a_smtd

Which brings it in at about 1.6KG, which is a kilo less than my current tripod + head!

But still I think its going to be too much money, although Id like the new head, but would be good if I could find some less expensive legs around the same weight that will take the head

I find the fact that my jessops tripod was so cheap and is so light and versatile that it means I can just chuck it into the boot of my car, and when out with my stuff its easy enough to put one of my backpacks straps around it and carry it on my back, as its only 800g you dont even notice its there. Again as its so cheap I dont care too much about chucking my bag on the ground when the tripods on the back, and its not cheaply built so its taken a bashing etc.

How often do you go on such trips? I mean, if this is a once in a blue moon trip, and youre happy with the tripod you have at home but dont want to lug it around, get a cheap, light jobby, use that, and use the £40+ you save on the duty free on the way back

Also worth getting a monopod and trying that out. I find mine works as a walking stick as well as a camera support.

Have you seen the "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought" section on that page??

Memory card, remote, battery, filter and...

Quote from: Russell

Have you seen the "Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought" section on that page??

Memory card, remote, battery, filter and...

I knew I should have put that on a separate order!

yea... paying £15 for a 8gb memory card  

I still reckon you should bring the Manfrotto! Im bringing mine   -)

[ponders whether hell live to regret carrying around 3kg...]