Hi Sunny, I pretty much agree with all the comments made so far. A good tripod is an invaluable tool, you won't realise it until you use one for a while. Of the two brands mentioned, Bogen and Velbon, I use them both. Here are some comments on the ones I own.
Bogen 3001, Light but very sturdy, one of the least expensive full height tripods. Bogen 3021 BPRO, Heavier, sturdier, center column can be mounted horizontally (Very handy), a bit more expensive. Velbon ULTRA MAX i S, Tiny in size and weight (33 CM collapsed, 750 _Grams_!) Yet extends to full heighth, fairly sturdy, a backpackers dream. My "Always in the car" tripod. About $100.00, got mine mis-marked for $19.99! ;-) SLIK 450G, Lighter yet (33 CM collapsed, 500 Grams) extends to 'half heighth', about 84 CM, a good and inexpensive "Table Top" tripod, mine was $20.00, like new, on eekBay. Don't use this one much since I got the Velbon. HTH Don > -----Original Message----- > From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, January 18, 2006 8:37 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: RE: Tripod Dilemma > > > I don't think anyone was offended. Certainly not me. > > If you can't afford a new tripod, but a good used one. As Bob Walkden > suggested, look carefully at features and prices. > > Shel > > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Sunny Chung <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Date: 1/18/2006 1:55:06 AM > > Subject: RE: Tripod Dilemma > > > > I'm sorry for using the word "silly" and unintentionally offending > > many people :-0 > > I guess the word came to mind because I was partially baffled at the > ridiculous > > prices I was seeing for these tripods (ex: $200 - $500).... I guess if > > I had a full time > > job, that would be a "reasonable" price.... but right now budget is > > extremely tight for me. > >
