Tripod! I need one, recommend one please.

[doh]

Hi y'all.

My father and I both have a camera - him a video camera and me my D-580. And we both need a tripod.

He uses his to tape dancing and I use mine for random crap - but my hands shake.


Sooo, can all you pros with tripods please recommend one to us. Single screw, and tall enough for someone 5'7 to use comfortably.

 

[UltraJounin]

Cant name one specifically but I got mine from Bestbuy for about 35$, it has a vertical and horizontal bubble level which comes in pretty handy, VERY light and sturdy. Im 5'8 myself and its fine for my height and above- telescoping feature. Also try Ritz Camera stores, or any decent camera store.

 

[mdude85]

for a decent cheap tripod I'd recommend the UT2001 from Sunpak/Quantary. You can usually get it from Ritz Camera for around 19 bucks. For YOUR needs this one ought to do the trick. I have one and it seems to work well. I think it extends 48 inches.

 

[jimnms]

For a small digital camera I use a Velbon Max i 343e. It's light and portable, it folds up to less than 1.5ft and weighs less than 2lbs. I think fully extended it's just under 6ft.

The ballhead is nice for a small camera like my G3, but I don't trust it with my heavier DSLR. I'm either going to put a different head on it, or get a different tripod to use with my DSLR. You'll definately want a different head for a camcorder.

 

[twelveparsex]

manfroto

 

[FLECOM]

manfroto

aka Bogen/Manfrotto

agreed, great mono/tripods

have two wouldent trade them for anything

 

[torment]

i third the bogen/manfrotto tripods.

 

[Joves]

I have a SLIK and, it was inexpensive.

 

[mdude85]

manfrotto tripods are very expensive...I don't know why so many people are suggesting this option for someone who just wants to take landscape pictures with a cheap point and shoot digi cam.