annnewjerz
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So I got the Gorillapod SLR Zoom as a gift, but am looking to buy a sturdier travel-tripod for any upcoming trips we might have (long weekend in DC and trip to WDW in 09). I have no idea what to look for in a tripod and to be honest, the search thread feature never works for me...so here is the same question for the millionth time!
Two I have been looking at are the Bogen/Manfrotto 715SHB with the Ballhead, which is $90 on B&H's site, or the Bogen/Manfrotto 718SHB with Pan/Tilt Head for $95.
Here is what I am looking for:
- Something reasonably sturdy, at least sturdy enough to hold my D60 and 18-200mm lens
- Something lightweight since I'll be carrying it around with me
- Something that folds up as small as possible so MAYBE it can fit in my purse (the ones listed above are 15-16ish inches folded)
- Something around the $100 mark, with a little room for fluctuation
So, specific recommendations for a tripod, recommendations for which type of head on the tripod or even brand recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Ann

Two I have been looking at are the Bogen/Manfrotto 715SHB with the Ballhead, which is $90 on B&H's site, or the Bogen/Manfrotto 718SHB with Pan/Tilt Head for $95.
Here is what I am looking for:
- Something reasonably sturdy, at least sturdy enough to hold my D60 and 18-200mm lens
- Something lightweight since I'll be carrying it around with me
- Something that folds up as small as possible so MAYBE it can fit in my purse (the ones listed above are 15-16ish inches folded)
- Something around the $100 mark, with a little room for fluctuation
So, specific recommendations for a tripod, recommendations for which type of head on the tripod or even brand recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Ann
