Tripod Question

[surferdude]

I know this has probably been asked a hundred times, but I was wondering if anything has changed compared to older posts...
Anyways, I am looking for a tripod for my dslr (nikon d3100), my college lets me borrow tripods (but Im graduating so this option is running out) when needed and I have gotten used to Manfrottos. My problem is that I dont have the cash (considering just the heads are somewhere around 400 bucks) for one that nice. So I was wondering if anyone has an advice about tripods to get? I dont really have a set price limit, but it could be anywhere from 20 (I know, not gonna happen) to 100 or 150 (this is probably max or close to it). I really want it for long exposure shots of things like fireworks and waterfalls.

Thanks for any help.

 

[Gianna'sPapa]

Is this for travel (usually lighter weight) or around town, what will be your requirement? I was recently looking for a new "around town" tripod but was unable to spend the $1000 plus cost of a really, really good one. What I found that was very interesting was an Oben, specifically the AC-2320LA. Its priced slightly higher than your budget at $249.95 at B & H. They also have a carbon fiber version, which obviously costs more. I was unable to pull the trigger because my 10 year old laptop finally failed. Unless I come into a large influx of cash I will probably purchase this one in the future. For travel, I use a Cullmann Magic. I think the latest iteration is a 4.

 

[surferdude]

Is this for travel (usually lighter weight) or around town, what will be your requirement? I was recently looking for a new "around town" tripod but was unable to spend the $1000 plus cost of a really, really good one. What I found that was very interesting was an Oben, specifically the AC-2320LA. Its priced slightly higher than your budget at $249.95 at B & H. They also have a carbon fiber version, which obviously costs more. I was unable to pull the trigger because my 10 year old laptop finally failed. Unless I come into a large influx of cash I will probably purchase this one in the future. For travel, I use a Cullmann Magic. I think the latest iteration is a 4.

It will mostly be used for travel. I would also prefer a video head, simply because I find them a little easier and more useful... this is a personal preference, but at the same time I do realize that a photo head is much better for what I have listed I just think I will get more use out of the tripod if it has a video head.

I will have to take a look at the cullmann magic

 

[YesDear]

I have no idea of the quality but Costco advertises a 60 inch carbon fiber tripod and head for $99

http://www.costco.com/Dolica-Prolin...l-Head-Bundle-ZX600B103.product.11746472.html

I have never heard of the maker but Costco usually does not sell junk!

 

[surferdude]

I have no idea of the quality but Costco advertises a 60 inch carbon fiber tripod and head for $99

http://www.costco.com/Dolica-Prolin...l-Head-Bundle-ZX600B103.product.11746472.html

I have never heard of the maker but Costco usually does not sell junk!

Hmm....I used to have a Dolica camera bag, back then it was a nice quality... ill check it out, thanks to the both of you!