Which tripod should I buy below $150?

[bsnpr24]

I plan to make a business out of photography. I will start small (Budget) since I am starting new. I won’t be a full time photographer since I already work but this will be a side job (which I enjoy).

Which tripod should I buy below $150?

Please provide multiple suggestions, I do not know much about tripods as of yet.

Your suggestions are much appreciated.

P.S. If there are Tripod/Monopods combos, that’s better.

 

[o hey tyler]

Are you going to be shooting landscapes for your photography business?

 

[.SimO.]

Please provide examples of what type of photography you will be doing. I'm assuming portraits/models/nudes since most people automatically think "business" with those.

 

[bsnpr24]

portraits/models/landscapes/weddings/birthdays etc.

 

[pixmedic1]

 

[o hey tyler]

portraits/models/landscapes/weddings/birthdays etc.

I'm sorry to go this route again, as it seems to happen every other day... But honestly, if you're looking for a tripod to shoot those five "sects" of photography... You're not ready to start a business. Because if you'd had enough time behind the camera, you wouldn't be looking for a tripod to aid in your wedding and portrait sessions.

The only one of those you might NEED a tripod is for shooting landscapes. Portraits, models, weddings, and birthdays will involve too much moving around (in the case of weddings, sometimes sprinting).

What do you have for lenses? What's your camera body? How long have you been shooting for? What is your lighting setup? How many stops is it from f/2.2 to f/7.1?

These are questions that need to be asked, because there are tons of people that post "Hey I just got my camera and I am looking to figure out which lens to get to shoot weddings. I'm looking at the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 to cover my bases. Any thoughts?"

My suggestion to you is to take more photos, spend more time behind the camera, develop your skills, and then decide what gear you need and what's limiting about your current setup.

Good luck.

 

[cgipson1]

my two suggestions are

TVC-34L Versa Series 3 Tripod - TVC-34L (you will still need a ballhead, though)

or

Amazon.com: JOBY JB01249-0EN GorillaPod Original - Flexible Camera Tripod for Point and Shoot Cameras - Charcoal: JOBY: Camera & Photo

 

[sekhar]

my two suggestions are

TVC-34L Versa Series 3 Tripod - TVC-34L (you will still need a ballhead, though)

or

Amazon.com: JOBY JB01249-0EN GorillaPod Original - Flexible Camera Tripod for Point and Shoot Cameras - Charcoal: JOBY: Camera & Photo

That was mean.

 

[cwcaesar]

my two suggestions are

TVC-34L Versa Series 3 Tripod - TVC-34L (you will still need a ballhead, though)

or

Amazon.com: JOBY JB01249-0EN GorillaPod Original - Flexible Camera Tripod for Point and Shoot Cameras - Charcoal: JOBY: Camera & Photo

:lmao::lmao:

 

[Awiserbud]

my two suggestions are

TVC-34L Versa Series 3 Tripod - TVC-34L (you will still need a ballhead, though)

or

Amazon.com: JOBY JB01249-0EN GorillaPod Original - Flexible Camera Tripod for Point and Shoot Cameras - Charcoal: JOBY: Camera & Photo

He'll have to go with the Gorillapod for now as the TVC appears to be on backorder. (btw if he got both...he wouldn't need the ballhead.

 

[gw2424]

Where is Derrel to promote the Adorama "Flashpoint" Series? :lmao:

I can't talk about them like he can but that will probably be my next tripod purchase.

 

[gw2424]

my two suggestions are

TVC-34L Versa Series 3 Tripod - TVC-34L (you will still need a ballhead, though)

or

Amazon.com: JOBY JB01249-0EN GorillaPod Original - Flexible Camera Tripod for Point and Shoot Cameras - Charcoal: JOBY: Camera & Photo

The RRS tripod is on backorder. :waiting:

 

[cgipson1]

Where is Derrel to promote the Adorama "Flashpoint" Series? :lmao:

I can't talk about them like he can but that will probably be my next tripod purchase.

You mean like this one? Flashpoint CF2127N Carbon Fiber Tripod,Supports 17.6Lbs CF2127

 

[cgipson1]

my two suggestions are

TVC-34L Versa Series 3 Tripod - TVC-34L (you will still need a ballhead, though)

or

Amazon.com: JOBY JB01249-0EN GorillaPod Original - Flexible Camera Tripod for Point and Shoot Cameras - Charcoal: JOBY: Camera & Photo

The RRS tripod is on backorder. :waiting:

All good things come to he who waits....

 

[Tuffythepug]

I've decided I'm going to be a professional baseball player. Can you tell me what kind of bat I should get ? I already have a nice glove and people tell me I catch real good.


facetious, of course. But not that far off. just enjoy the craft of photography and earn an honest living some other way