just browsing HN site… basic cheap tripod… I think! was cheaper than the one i bought a few weeks back.
Inca Tripod I3150 at HN $21 (Incl Carry Bag)
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Doh! fair call… haha don't know if i can remove my own one….
Gosh stuff is so cheap these days. (plus thanks to ozbargain too find some great stuff!)
As a general rule, cheap tripods are a complete waste of money. (The cheap build quality work in complete opposition to the intended task.)
I was thinking upgrading to some on camerasdirect.com.au Manfrotto one's… are they well priced? or cheaper somewhere else?
A mate uses manfrotto and they are pretty nice, I wouldn't risk my camera gear using an el-cheapo tripod like this.
I saw one manfrotto tripod on gumtree selling for $80, looks like digital camera warehouse sells the same for $110, plus shipping. Seems like a pretty good deal.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/darwin-cbd/digital-camera-acc…
Yeah, that was a great deal, but unfortunately it's over now.
Cheap tripods are good for people to learn to use tripods indoors and on firm, protected surfaces - I got one of these from Bing Lee closing down for $15 a few years ago, and it has been just fine as a backup unit to my much nicer Manfrotto (such as for people using point and shoot on timer while I'm using an SLR).
Though I wouldn't be rushing out to buy this one just because it's only $21… If you do want one, it's definitely better than paying $50+ for the cheapest crap tripod from most Australian retailers.
I had one of these. Only good for indoors. I had to replace mine and bought a Benro.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Benro-A250FBH00-Camera-Tripod-Can…
or (depending on max load)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Benro-A350FBH0-Camera-Professiona…
Sorry dude, cheaper at OW: http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Cam… @$19.78