New dslr

[tom beard]

In a couple of weeks I will order my dslr. I've been saving forever so money is short and my wish list is long. To start I'll need a polarizing filter and a tripod , and would like to be able to fit the tripod into a backpack but I only have about 14 inches. It would be okay if the head comes off for packing. There are so many tripods and companies out there that I'm stumped. I need an inexpensive tripod that I can get about a year out of with occasional use. I need a flash to complete the basic gear list, so after that I can replace the tripod with a good one, but I'd hate to have a leg fail with three pounds of expensive camera and glass on a cement side walk. Could you help me with any low priced dependable suggestions for the short term? I live in the sticks and can't get to a camera store and will have to order online using your suggestions.

Thanks as always, Tom Beard

 

[syphlix]

lol why didn't you name this "tripod question" instead?

you could try the manfrotto mini modo... cheap... folds pretty small... not rated for 3 lbs though... but from the reviews i read it can hold more, but u gotta be careful...

 

[BmDubb]

Digital Concepts TR-10.. Only like 25$, goes from 10" to 50". Cheap, and effective