Tripod for travelling, plus other question at DVinfo.net

Andy Solaini · January 26th, 2011, 03:30 PM

I seriously don't have the cash to buy a tripod right now but I want some pointers what to save up for.
I needa tripod for my Canon XF300 but I do a lot of travelling and will be using the camera overseas a lot.
I need a tripod that is sturdy enough to hold the XF300 but is as light as possible. I also need something that is short when packed down so that it can fit in a backpack or at worst a normal sized suitcase. I need to be able to take it on a plane so packed size and weight are an issue.

For any of you who take your video gear on planes how do you do it? What do you pack it in etc? That goes for tripod and camera body.

Thanks for your help,

Andy S

Brian Luce · January 26th, 2011, 07:08 PM

1Fore $99 check out the Sirui t-1004. Fun tripod!

January 26th, 2011, 03:30 PM	#1
Andy Solaini Major Player Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 223	Tripod for travelling, plus other question I seriously don't have the cash to buy a tripod right now but I want some pointers what to save up for. I needa tripod for my Canon XF300 but I do a lot of travelling and will be using the camera overseas a lot. I need a tripod that is sturdy enough to hold the XF300 but is as light as possible. I also need something that is short when packed down so that it can fit in a backpack or at worst a normal sized suitcase. I need to be able to take it on a plane so packed size and weight are an issue. For any of you who take your video gear on planes how do you do it? What do you pack it in etc? That goes for tripod and camera body. Thanks for your help, Andy S

January 26th, 2011, 07:08 PM	#2
Brian Luce Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,290	1Fore $99 check out the Sirui t-1004. Fun tripod!