On Thu, 6 Nov 2003, graywolf wrote: > > . Weight - low importance, durability high, > > > > . Construction - ? Recommendations please, > > > > . Price - going to be more than �12 isn't it!
I find Manfrotto/Bogen to be very solidly built and sturdy, but also heavy and more expensive than average. They are a pro company and make tripods all the way up to the size you could put artillery on. They make a great range of tripods, too. Personally I use a tripod very rarely so I bought a tripod designed not for flexibility or light weight but for stability. I've also got a bogen monopod that has been holding up long telephotos 3 days a week for 15 years. Carbon fiber is nice, but REALLY spendy. DJE
