Tripod suggestions(not pro, just a hobby)

[warheit12]

Every time I ask people about tripods and which one i should get, i always get recommended some 600 dollar thing. I am sorry, I totally understand that a 600 dollar tripod is probably amazing, but my camera/lens cost me 600 dollars as an amateur I just cant justify that kind of purchase.

I just want to mess around and take pictures, but sometimes i cant take the pictures I want because i lack a tripod. Night scenes, some landscape stuff. I also shoot video, and sometimes i want a static shot.

So any recommendations? I try to look up reviews for tripods i find in the 150~200 dollar range, but there isnt much information around about tripods in that level i guess.

 

[UnknownBro]

I don't use a tripod often. So I really didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on one. I bought this one and was shocked by the quality I'd recommend it to anyone not looking to spend a lot and still have a quality product.

39.99+free shipping.

Amazon.com: Dolica AX620B100 62-Inch Proline Tripod and Ball Head: Camera & Photo

 

[UnknownBro]

Oh snaps you're in vegas too. If you want to meet up and and shoot together one day let me know. I'll bring the tripod so you can see it.

 

[Derrel]

Flashpoint L100 3 Section Aluminum Tripod, Ball Head and Case L100

If you really want to shoot video, the head alone will cost more than this tripod....and a video head is not really optimal as a still photo head, and vice versa...

 

[usayit]

I vote for buying either Manfrotto or Bogen USED.

Not much to break.... and drop in price pretty well. Mine is an old Bogen 3021 scratched up but $35USD was an easy payment.

Here good things about Flashpoint stuff but no real experience with it... Adorama's brand I believe.

 

[HughGuessWho]

I don't use a tripod often. So I really didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars on one. I bought this one and was shocked by the quality I'd recommend it to anyone not looking to spend a lot and still have a quality product.

39.99+free shipping.

Amazon.com: Dolica AX620B100 62-Inch Proline Tripod and Ball Head: Camera & Photo

I would NOT recommend that tripod. I have a friend that has one and it is NOT stable, even when used inside with no wind. It is little more than hand holding.

 

[mjhoward]

Slik Pro 500DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports

IMO, Slik offer great budget friendly tripods.

 

[EIngerson]

The Manfrotto 055XproB is a great tripod and very versatile. It'll take a little shopping, but I got mine new for $120.

 

[table1349]

Let us look at this from a real life prospective.

Scenario 1. $600 camera on cheap tripod. Tripod fails, camera falls and is damaged. Cost to replace Camera = $600.
$600 + $600 = $1200 and you are right back where you started.

Scenario 2. $600 camera on a good stable tripod. For the sake of argument lets use your $600 tripod figure.
$600 + $600 = $1200. Difference, in a few years when you decide to upgrade you still have a stable tripod to use with the new gear.

You don't need to spend $600 for good stable support. But $300-$400 would be pretty common for most people other than say wildlife photographers and those that use big glass.