Camera Shop in Burgos

[dazzamac]

I realise that this may be a bit left field but does anyone know of a decent camera shop in Burgos? One that would sell a cheap but reliable tripod. I've looking at my estimated stage dates and on current plans, I would arrive at San Bol on a night with little or no moon. Given the isolated nature of that albergue, it might be an ideal time to try a bit of night-time photography.

Burgos is the closest city and were I to buy a relatively cheap tripod there, I wouldn't feel so bad should I decide to leave it behind me at a later stage. Burgos is also only one stage away from San Bol so I wouldn't be carrying it for too long either.

Any other suggestions?

 

[miguel_gp]

Unfortunately, I've not visited Burgos so can't recommend a particular Camera store. I'm not sure what you class as cheap, but Corte Ingles has a Gorilla pod on its website for 20 Euros. There are a few Corte Ingles shops in Burgos where they may well sell the same but perhaps slightly more expensive. Depends what type of camera you have as to whether a Gorilla pod will be stable enough. I have a Canon DSLR and the weight of it sometimes requires additional support when used with the Gorilla pod, depending on the angle of the shot but I have taken night shots using it.

Just a thought if you don't get a firmer recommendation.

Regards
Mig

 

[FatmaG]

On the place in front of the cathedral is a photo shop. I bought 3 years ago a new SD card in this shop, but cannot tell you much about their tripods...
Well, Burgos is a relatively big town, so you should find what you're looking for.

Buen camino!

 

[GunnarW]

Hello Dazzmac,
In San Bol, just climb on the hill at the other side of the path where you notice the rests of a stable. If off course there is no weed on the field. Admire the windmills on the skyline. Early in the morning take some pics when the sun goes up above the Sierra de la Demanda (direction Burgos).

 

[dazzamac]

Thanks everyone for the advice and suggestions. Been thinking about it a bit more and still undecided but looking like I'll probably go with the Gorilla Pod. Would be nice to have a proper tripod but realistically, it'd just be in the way most of the time. Better to find a creative solution that embraces the limitations the Camino imposes rather than fighting them.