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!
Don't forget to use Voucher Code TRIPOD0316 to save another 5% plus Quidco.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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#26
Good boy Rodders, you know it makes sense
peter1969uk
29 Dec 15#25
I might just have to take my camera down to a supplier and try it before buying. Thanks..
davedelaney1978
29 Dec 15#24
back in but at £159
danielson1989
29 Dec 15#23
What if that was on the soft!!
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...
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.
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?
willpower
29 Dec 15#16
Time to upgrade from my Lidl tripod. Hot!
davedelaney1978
29 Dec 151#15
I caved! ordered!
dizzley
29 Dec 15#14
I'm giving heat as this is ideal for a 6-inch tall person!
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.
dusan
29 Dec 15#12
Thank you. ordered one, TCB is 3-5%.
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.
Kurtangle
29 Dec 15#10
6" person? damn, you small bro!
neal
28 Dec 15#9
cannot afford it, want it. #resisting
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:
foolsgold99
28 Dec 15#7
It's ok. You are in a safe place here. We understand you.
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!
davedelaney1978
28 Dec 15#5
i know! shhhh wife would literally kill me
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!
foolsgold99
28 Dec 15#2
I've caved. Ordered and heat added. Cheers!
foolsgold99
28 Dec 151#1
Good find. Got two manfrottos already. Another one won't hurt surely?
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Opening post
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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Latest comments (33)
Don't forget to use Voucher Code TRIPOD0316 to save another 5% plus Quidco.
thanks OP
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.
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.
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...
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:
Don't get me started on glass either!