This looks to be a great price for a solid carbon fibre tripod. Was looking at the aluminium version in-store earlier today and the latest 290 series is a perfect fit for a 6" (edit: yeah okay... you know I meant 6 foot!) person without needing to extend centre column.
This carbon fibre version usually retails for £150-195 for the legs only, but WEX are also including the 804RC2 Mark II 3-way head (worth £79) for free.
So basically you're getting a decent carbon fibre tripod and head for under £130. Comes with a carry bag too.
Voucher code TRIPOD1215 takes an extra 5% off.
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foolsgold99 to davedelaney1978
28 Dec 153#4
Get it bought...... Go on...... It's carbon fibre man...... Carbon fibre!
All comments (33)
foolsgold99
28 Dec 151#1
Good find. Got two manfrottos already. Another one won't hurt surely?
foolsgold99
28 Dec 15#2
I've caved. Ordered and heat added. Cheers!
davedelaney1978
28 Dec 15#3
sooo tempted by this, but must resist buying more camera stuff! heat though
foolsgold99 to davedelaney1978
28 Dec 153#4
Get it bought...... Go on...... It's carbon fibre man...... Carbon fibre!
davedelaney1978
28 Dec 15#5
i know! shhhh wife would literally kill me
foolsgold99
28 Dec 15#6
I'm also trying to resist the current 6D offer. My 5D II has served me so well.
Don't get me started on glass either!
foolsgold99
28 Dec 15#7
It's ok. You are in a safe place here. We understand you.
Shatwell
28 Dec 151#8
I once got my CF Manfrotto tripod stuck in a bush at Capitol Reef National Park.
When I pulled it out, the leg broke into pieces.
I smashed the sh1t out the the rest of it by the side of the road and bought another one in SLC.
So be careful out there :smile:
neal
28 Dec 15#9
cannot afford it, want it. #resisting
Kurtangle
29 Dec 15#10
6" person? damn, you small bro!
sureshot
29 Dec 15#11
I was looking for a new tripod, and even though I bought a cheaper one on Cyber Monday from Amazon, this is the real deal. Thanks for posting.
dusan
29 Dec 15#12
Thank you. ordered one, TCB is 3-5%.
Pokey
29 Dec 15#13
Very tempting. Would have had this without a second thought when I used my DSLR. But probably overkill for use with mirrorless.
dizzley
29 Dec 15#14
I'm giving heat as this is ideal for a 6-inch tall person!
davedelaney1978
29 Dec 151#15
I caved! ordered!
willpower
29 Dec 15#16
Time to upgrade from my Lidl tripod. Hot!
peter1969uk
29 Dec 15#17
Is this strong enough to hold the 5D mk 3 with the canon 300mm lens? I've tried a few but none of them can hold it in place properly, the weight of the lens and camera means it slips down.....
davedelaney1978 to peter1969uk
29 Dec 15#19
says 4kg, i dont know if the supplied ballhead will take that much though
itte28
29 Dec 15#18
I have the 055xpro3 legs, how does this compare?
pjn
29 Dec 15#20
That's it folks... looks like it's now expired. This was on the flash offers page so guess they've sold out now.
davedelaney1978 to pjn
29 Dec 15#21
cheers for that, glad i didnt think about it for too long.
littletuckers
29 Dec 15#22
Aargh, it went OOS just as I placed the order.
Went for a Befree instead as that is reduced and the voucher code came off. :smiley:
Don't really need another big tripod, have the MK055XPRO3 and 498RC2 Ball Head, would have liked the 804RC2 head as well, though...
Oh well, not to be...
danielson1989
29 Dec 15#23
What if that was on the soft!!
davedelaney1978
29 Dec 15#24
back in but at £159
peter1969uk
29 Dec 15#25
I might just have to take my camera down to a supplier and try it before buying. Thanks..
foolsgold99
29 Dec 151#26
Good boy Rodders, you know it makes sense
Besford
29 Dec 15#27
Not sure if it's easier to separate a photographer or a cyclist from their hard earned - especially if carbon fibre is mentioned! No doubt it's a good product but probably one that a tiny percentage of buyers will actually benefit from.
foolsgold99
29 Dec 151#28
People who will be buying this will know what the benefits are as there is no competition when it comes to a cheapo tripod and this is a good deal. Haters gonna hate!
Besford
30 Dec 15#29
Nothing here says I'm a hater. I would like to know how 99% of photographers will benefit by spending £130 on a tripod though.
Oneday77
30 Dec 151#30
For your average twin kit user, probably no benefit at all. Though someone who uses it a lot would enjoy the weight reduction to humpf about.
Anyone with highe spec cameras and/or lenses it's a quick win. My camera bag easily weighs 5kg not including my non-cf tripod. It all adds up.
pjn
30 Dec 15#31
Mine's just arrived. Soooo much lighter than the MT055XPRO3/498RC2 combo I just sold, yet still feels very solid.
I was hoping the 3-way head came boxed separately, as it would be easier to sell on (I'm a ballhead guy!), but comes as a pre-packaged deal with tripod. Never mind... I'll see how I get on with the 804RC2.
Can't complain for under £130.
davedelaney1978
1 Jan 16#32
Mine arrived yesterday, looks good feels very solid, and is a good height for me (6,3") would even suit someone taller than me, as with the head extended it towers above me. this should make those long exposure shots a lot easier :smiley:
thanks OP
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This looks to be a great price for a solid carbon fibre tripod. Was looking at the aluminium version in-store earlier today and the latest 290 series is a perfect fit for a 6" (edit: yeah okay... you know I meant 6 foot!) person without needing to extend centre column.
This carbon fibre version usually retails for £150-195 for the legs only, but WEX are also including the 804RC2 Mark II 3-way head (worth £79) for free.
So basically you're getting a decent carbon fibre tripod and head for under £130. Comes with a carry bag too.
Voucher code TRIPOD1215 takes an extra 5% off.
Top comments
All comments (33)
Don't get me started on glass either!
When I pulled it out, the leg broke into pieces.
I smashed the sh1t out the the rest of it by the side of the road and bought another one in SLC.
So be careful out there :smile:
Went for a Befree instead as that is reduced and the voucher code came off. :smiley:
Don't really need another big tripod, have the MK055XPRO3 and 498RC2 Ball Head, would have liked the 804RC2 head as well, though...
Oh well, not to be...
Anyone with highe spec cameras and/or lenses it's a quick win. My camera bag easily weighs 5kg not including my non-cf tripod. It all adds up.
I was hoping the 3-way head came boxed separately, as it would be easier to sell on (I'm a ballhead guy!), but comes as a pre-packaged deal with tripod. Never mind... I'll see how I get on with the 804RC2.
Can't complain for under £130.
thanks OP
Don't forget to use Voucher Code TRIPOD0316 to save another 5% plus Quidco.