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Tripod for hiking and travel? X-T10 and short lenses

Started Jun 26, 2016 | Questions thread
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Jorste Junior Member • Posts: 37
Tripod for hiking and travel? X-T10 and short lenses

Hi

I have the Fuji X-T10, kit lens and the 35mm f/2 lenses (will probably be adding in a wider prime lens to this in the future). But right now my question is about tripods.

I am quite often out for day trips, and occasionally weekend trips, hiking in the countryside. Up until now I have not had any kind of tripod to bring with me, but I think that it would actually help me in quite many situations. The main thing I am wondering is actually whether to go with a traditional tripod or go for the arguably lighter Gorillapods?

I am no expert photographer or anything, just something I like to do to document my travels and adventures.

The alternatives I have been looking at so far is:
Gorillapod (is it the Hybrid I should be going for here?)

MeFoto Backpacker

and one of the smaller Sirui T-1004x

Of course feel free to suggest others

I am buying in Europe (Germany), if that make any difference, but have no problems buying online.

Budget is max 200€ (preferably a bit less).

What are your thoughts?

EDIT: I think the thing I am most worried about with the Gorillapod is that it is going to be a little bit limited, not being able to get any real height to it, but of course the size and weight is very compelling.

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