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Old 12-16-2013, 05:54 PM   #2316 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee View Post
I'm not familiar with it, but with all of the options that it gives you, it wouldn't be a bad place to start.
The thing that pops out in my mind can be either very good or very bad. The quick-release latches on the legs can be a very good thing, allowing quick adjustability, but they can also be a very bad thing if they don't hold tightly.
$80 is a relatively cheap investment if it works well. I paid almost that much for my ball head only.

The reviews all look pretty good.

*Warning: If you do buy it, watch those rubber feet. Anything like that tends to fall off. I've got one on my monopod and I've "lost" the dumb thing at least three times. Had to wander around in my yard for about a half and hour before I finally found it.
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Originally Posted by Cmike2780 View Post
It really depends on what you'll be using it for. If you're using it outdoors in possible high traffic, windy or unstable areas...you should think about spending that money towards a more durable one. Would you really trust an $80 tripod holding your $$$$ camera & lens? For light duty...and I mean indoors and no possibility of people hitting it.... it may be okay. I sure as hell wouldn't leave my gear on that thing unattended though.

I'd stick to Manfrotto or Vanguard. Their less expensive travel ones with a ball head are better choices. I would look into used tripods of those brands if you don't want to spend a ton. The better tripods are also easier to sell if you plan to upgrade later.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll take a look at the Travel manfrotto ones real quick. It's tough to say what I will use it for because I'm still expanding and learning for my photography hobby. mostly I will always be near the tripod, but I do agree with your sentiment.
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