Simple, Lightweight, Good Value (Manfrotto 725B)

Member Name: tomketteringham

Product:	Manfrotto 725B
Date:	14/09/09 (63 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: simple to use, light weight, good value, versitility

Disadvantages: lacks features, not suitable for heavier equipment, head is not interchangable

This tripod is a relatively cheap and light alternative to something more all singing and all dancing. It does the job a tripod needs to do: hold the camera steady, and although it lacks some features of more expensive tripods, it is sterdy enough and strong enough to be used in most situations. It is all you will ever need for a compact camera and can take medium sized SLR/DSLR's with large lenses. One of the more attractive features of this particular tripod is that is is light enough to carry up a mountain, but is not in the normal price range that light tripods are.

Obviously it is not the sort of thing you would take with you if you were shooting with large format equipment, but for trecking, or shoots where your location constantly changes, it is just right. This tripod is perfect for beguinners who want quality and straightforwardness, or for students who want versatility, good value and lightness!

a cheaper brand with more features may be cheaper, but in the long run, this tripod will last years of hard labour and has supirior design.

Summary: a perfect tripod for students or enthusiasts