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What tripod do you use and aren't many identical?

Started Jun 17, 2019 | Discussions thread
rashid7
rashid7 Veteran Member • Posts: 7,011
Re: What tripod do you use and aren't many identical?

"I’ve learned over the years that you should spend a ton of money on sticks, it’s 100% worth it."

Well said!  "pay me now or pay me later"

while I agree that u must not 'cheap out' on this gear, I would argue that Benro, MePhoto, Sirui, & Rollei offer great value, and  (if u avoid their cheapest models) can be plenty good!  [i've never spent more than $300 on a tripod]

Really, there aren't too many criteria:

#1 ease of use #2 stability, and #3 Durability=which reveals over time)-;

Some say stability is #1, but I maintain that if it ain't easy to set up and break down, and set the ballhead position, u will avoid using it.  Sort of like, the best cam is the little guy u have w/ u.

Weight is a 2-edged sword.  On the one hand it's essential for ultimate stability.  On the other hand we want a light-weight models for trekking

&Finally there is the diminishing necessity of tripods due to great IBIS, OIS, and dual IS

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