Easy to carry tripod

[Josh125]

What tripod do you all recommened to bring to Disney? Something easy to fit in a backpack, if possible.

 

[DizneyNutz]

I would say it would depend on how much you use it for taking all photographs. I carry a telescoping tripod with shoulder strap, but I rent a locker and stow it away and get it out for the (mostly) nighttime shows/ fireworks. I am by no means close to being a real (photographer) however, and could probably use it a lot more than I do for daytime shots, but don't want to stop and set up for all shots throughout the day.

 

[fAnnF]

I got a tripod at walmart for $15 that's great for putting on top of a trashcan and also works fully extended at 5 feet. it's about 12 inches on top of the trash can.

 

[scottny]

i got the gorillapod for when i go.

 

[Josh125]

i got the gorillapod for when i go.

I saw those and have given them a lot of thought, looks like it might work. The obvious question is how well to they hold the camera in place? I would assume well, but I've assumed wrong a LOT in the past

 

[scottny]

I saw those and have given them a lot of thought, looks like it might work. The obvious question is how well to they hold the camera in place? I would assume well, but I've assumed wrong a LOT in the past

that i cannot tell you. I have not used it yet. But i did research it and it did get a lot of positive reviews.
I will use mine tomorrow for the first time so I can let you know then.

 

[tinksdad]

We all know we need camera support when shooting long exposures like the fireworks displays. The real problem is the compromise that results from trying to save the weight and carrying problem versus the stability and dampening that is required to get good sharp shots.

I used a smaller Silk tripod a about a year ago and got mediocre results due to the flexing of the tripod. Would have help to use a remote shutter, but didn't have one at that time. Here's a shot, notice the wiggly lines. That's camera shake ON the tripod.

Lesson learned for me. I've now got a good tripod that is solid and does not wiggle. Unfortunately, that stability comes with a price tag.........

 

[Reminiscing_Cody]

I have the smallest Gorillapod for my pocket camera, it works great! I'm definitely going to get the midsize version for my new DSLR

 

[mabas9395]

Jut remember the golden rule of tripods:

There is cheap, light, and sturdy. You can pick any two you want, but you can't have all three.