SCraig
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No offense to anyone who has posted, but I have to think that some of the posters touting the merits of inexpensive tripods (especially that flexible thing) have never used a good, high-quality tripod before because doing so would change their quality scale entirely. I've used cheap tripods (I still have a couple) and I've used good tripods. I can tell you for absolute fact that the difference in stability is immediately noticeable. In windy or unstable conditions there is no comparison whatsoever.
I personally prefer Manfrotto. Not because I feel that they are the best but rather because I feel that they are an excellent compromise between cost and quality.
Also keep in mind that just because a tripod has a reputable name on it doesn't automatically mean it is a good tripod. I bought one by a reputable tripod manufacturer several years ago and it was the biggest piece of junk I've ever owned.
I personally prefer Manfrotto. Not because I feel that they are the best but rather because I feel that they are an excellent compromise between cost and quality.
Also keep in mind that just because a tripod has a reputable name on it doesn't automatically mean it is a good tripod. I bought one by a reputable tripod manufacturer several years ago and it was the biggest piece of junk I've ever owned.