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Tripod Suggestions

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mrbillgates
Posts: 153 - Karma: 303
I'm looking to buy my first tripod. I've read some posts about them here on Newschoolers, primarily the tip I took from those posts was - buying nice instead of twice. I understand they can be a bit of an investment, just as lenses are but spending over $500 on a tripod is just unrealistic for me. I don't throw my shit around, I take good care of it…so if you can give me suggestions in the $5-$500 range for tripods that you would recommend I would appreciate it very much!

K+ for tips and suggestions, K- for hate.

P.S. - This tripod will be used with a Sony A55.
Feb 10 2014 6:21PM
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raymondcabral
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http://www.amazon.com/Dolica-AX620B100-62-Inch-Proline-Tripod/dp/B001D60LG8

I have this one, the one with the ball head, and it's the shit. The ball head sucks for video, but the legs are wicked sturdy. Highly recommend this. Works wonders with my T3i, mic/flash zoom lenses anything. Get it.
Feb 10 2014 6:28PM
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erikK
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a used http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/822102-REG/Sachtler_1001_Ace_Fluid_Head_with.html


Feb 10 2014 6:48PM
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mrbillgates
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Thanks for the replies guys…those two are definitely on the polar opposite ends of the price spectrum…any recommendations in the middle of those two?
Feb 10 2014 6:52PM
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lIllI
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For a measly $57 outside your price range you'll get a tripod that will outlast, and therefore save you $500 twice over, in the long run.
Feb 11 2014 11:47AM
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