Tripod Recommendation

[Derek Zoolander]

Hello all,

I am in the market for a tripod. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

I mainly like to do portraits indoor and outdoor. Occasionally I like shooting sports, so some motion is involved.

Any recommendations? I'm thinking I don't want to spend more than $200-$250. Anything less is even better!

 

[TJ K]

Check out manfrotto. The 190xprob is a great tripod. The 486 and 488rc2 are really good heads. The 488 allows you to separately pan and you still have the ball head. If you do a lot of sports then a monopod would be your best bet.

 

[ErectedGryphon]

Here is a link to the tripod discussion from earlier this month, read through it, maybe it will help.

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/beyond-basics/180299-tripod-help.html

 

[battletone]

I am happy with my Manfrotto 190dxb combo. $150 or so with 3 way pan head and quick release.

 

[Johnboy2978]

I would say the 190XProB $160
190xprob

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the 322RC2 head $129
Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging | 322RC2 Grip Acti | 322RC2 | B&H

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Panning Base by Feisol $39
FEISOL

But that exceeds your budget. I think it's worth every penny though. That's the setup I have except my legs are 3021XBPro which has since been discontinued, but is very similar to the 190.

 

[boomer]

I have the Manfrotto 190XPROB and 488RC2 combo and love it! Its worlds better than my old Walmart tripod :lmao:

 

[PhotoXopher]

Slik!

I love my Slik Pro 700DX Pro and Manfrotto 488 midi ball head.

 

[maoparungao]

I personally use a manfrotto and never regretted it. If I need a heavy tripod when shooting in a windy situation, I just tie a piece of rock to make it steady. I don't need a heavy tripod for my everyday assignments. As for sports photography, I use a monopod.

 

[KmH]

Giottos tripods forever! Chao, baby.