Compare the Top Tripods

Sanford

$26.00 Est. at Amazon

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i have had several cameras and consequently tripods of all sizes, weights, etc.
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the only negative aspect is that the zipper on the carry case is lightweight so be careful when zipping over the unit as the zip will separate.
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the big tripod is very heavy duty.
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Davis & Sanford Switchkit 7-in-1 Tripod Accessory Kit
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I got this tripod for my canon powershot S3IS.

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Positives: Type: Tripod, Head Type: Ballhead, Maximum Height: 59 in., Maximum Load: 2.5 lbs.

Sakar TR-68

$33.00 Est. at Amazon

from Jim from Cypress, California, clickfrom.buy.com
lightweight, sturdy, tall (over 6'), smooth and simple to operate.
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having bought my first high quality digital still camera, i wanted a lighter-to-carry tripod and one that allowed quick removal and replacement of the camera.why i chose this one: this unit offered
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haven't tried it in windy conditions yet but i like that it's lightweight, easy to transport and extends to 70 inches.
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Haven't tried it in windy conditions yet but I like that it's lightweight, easy to transport and extends to 70 inches.
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Not smooth at all, better take the the camara off the tripod with the quick release function which is nice.

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Positives: Type: Tripod, Head Type: Panhead, Maximum Height: 63 in.

Velbon CX-300

$31.00 Est. at Amazon

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they could probably be better on the mid to high ranges but when they are stuffed in your ear you expect a little heavy bass(which i like anyway).
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features i was looking for were light weight, small size, and (obviously) stable.
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when fully extended, i think the pod is quite solid, even when i am moving the camera while shooting video with camcorder.
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This compact tripod fufills all my needs, except for table top usage.
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This was not the little pod I wanted to buy, but Amazon was out at the time.

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Positives: Type: Tripod, Head Type: Panhead, Maximum Height: 57.0 in., Maximum Load: 5.0 lbs.

Vanguard International VS-10 Lightweight Mini

Vanguard International Vanguard VS-10 Lightweight Mini Pocket Tripod (Vanguard VS10)

$131.00 Est. at Amazon

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Excellent product and good price/performance.
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If you re trying to take a few steps in the stop motion, it could be great for a compact digital camera.
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Initially I thought this came with 3 tripods for $11 (based on the picture).
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This is a mini tripod, not designed to replace a regular one, and should not be compared with them.
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This is the best mini tripod I have seen yet.

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Sunpak Pocket 2003

$17.00 Est. at Amazon

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the tripod fits in it perfectly and it cinches so i can fit it at the bottom of my backpack for easy carrying on hikes.
from Mic from Salem, OR, www.circuitcity.com
these do not support the weight of my slr-type digital camera.
from SlyDog from Cypress, www.circuitcity.com
always do the research.the bottom legs are held by ball bearings which cannot hold the weight of an slr camera, they collapse.
from Savage from Fresno, CA, www.circuitcity.com
leg extensions are inferior and won't support much weight before bowing and collapsing .
from Bubba14 from Charlest, www.circuitcity.com
ease of use: - after a few times of collapsing the sections this monopod becomes very irritating to use especially if in a hurry.

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Positives: Head Type: Ballhead, Maximum Height: 9.75 in.

Quantaray QSX-DigiPro 8500

$60.00 Est. at Amazon

from www1.photoalley.com
overall so far it seams to be a good investment, but i would like to see a case included or better yet, handles or some way to attach to a backpack or case.
from www1.photoalley.com
decent price, easily adjusted, good footing, lightweight cons:
from "Bytor57", www1.wolfcamera.com
its light weight is a plus while carrying extra gear.
from www1.photoalley.com
the only negatives are that the tilt handles are a little difficult to tighten, and the quick release head can be difficult to remove and put back, the center column doesnt move that smoothly, and
from www1.wolfcamera.com
it's very cheap [$] and the tripod construction is extremely simple, but frankly it feels like something built from stock pipes at [...](it's heavy duty compared to the weak sauce that other tripods

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Positives: Type: Tripod, Head Type: Panhead, Maximum Height: 61.8 in., Maximum Load: 11 lbs.

Bogen Imaging 3231 Monopod

$105.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.adorama.com
i've used this product on two location shoots to date - the first an indoor publicity shoot and the second an outdoor assignment.
from www.adorama.com
additionally, with the legs extended, it's held my film slr's with no problem, and my slr's are all big, heavy cameras.
from "Jim", www.adorama.com
when hiking in the woods it is a good piece when used with the spike attachment.
from www.adorama.com
outdoor and wildlife.
from www.adorama.com
compact, lightweight, opens quickly, strong construction, very easy to use best uses:

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Positives: Great Durability, Type: Monopod, Maximum Height: 67.70 in., Maximum Load: 26.40 lbs.

Safe International DOLICA ST-500 68 Lightweight

Safe International DOLICA DOLICA ST-500 68 Lightweight Tripod 68

$37.00 Est. at Amazon

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I ordered this tripod for my nephew.
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Its also strong, I set up a Nikon DSLR and hooked my bookback in the middle of the tripod as counter weight.
from a guy, www.newegg.com
I was just looking for a tripod to for Xmas mornings and other holidays.
from Joseph G, www.newegg.com
Other Thoughts: other than the previous comment, this seem to be a good tripod I will still buy a better tripod, but this will be a good extra since it came in a package deal and it was fairly inexpensive.
from dueysdrawings.com, www.newegg.com
Other Thoughts: I'm not very happy with this tripod.

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Positives: Head Type: Panhead

Velbon VIDEOMATE 607

$83.00 Est. at Amazon

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Before I found this Velbon, I bought a Manfrotto tripod kit for almost 3x the cost.
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For the price, this is a great tripod.
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I am an amatuer.
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I bought this tripod on a whim because I needed a fluid-head tripod for some shots I was getting of my college campus for a video project.
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I liked it, though the absense of the tilting action is a drawback.

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Positives: Head Type: Panhead, Maximum Height: 64.3 in.

Sunpak DIGIPRO 4B COMPCT

$73.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.adorama.com
It's not as quick to unfold as some, but the traits above were more important to me than that; especially the weight issue.
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Decent entry level tripod.
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I give this tripod five stars overall because it has performed well and has performed well in diverse and rough environments.
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It's good for a very light cam and that's all.
from "cjvio", www.bhphotovideo.com
I like the mobility of the ballhead.

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Positives: Head Type: Ballhead, Maximum Height: 55.88 in., Maximum Load: 3.3 lbs., Material: Aluminium

Manfrotto 501HDV-351MVB Video & Head Kit

Manfrotto 501HDV-351MVB Video Tripod & Head Kit

$344.00 Est. at Amazon

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I love this tripod, unfortunately the first outing to use it was on a boat on a river and the nice case it comes with blew out never to be seen again.
from "sean the videographer", www.bhphotovideo.com
Head is great.
from "Lice_is_Nice", www.bhphotovideo.com
The head is extremely smooth when panning, and it feels VERY stable with the XH-A1 on it.
from "Jeff", www.bhphotovideo.com
I was suprised at how great this tripod really is for the money.
from "John", www.bhphotovideo.com
The tripod came with more than I expected: spikes under rubber feet; and extendable legs, making it a two stage tripod.

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Positives: Fluid Head, Maximum Height: 59.45 in., Maximum Load: 44.09 lbs., Material: Aluminium

Velbon DF-10

$31.00 Est. at Amazon

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I really like this tripod for two reasons.
1) Velbon quality.
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I received the tri-pod in a timely manner,
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The tripod is very sturdy and is great for the price.
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Not only do the legs have 2 adjustable components each, but the angle/footprint of the tripod is adjustable, providing great flexibility for mounting it between shelves, etc.
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This tripod was a little flimsier than it appeared in the pictures, a lot more light weight plastic than I expected.

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Positives: Head Type: Panhead, Maximum Height: 21.3 in.

Giottos MT 9371

$206.00 Est. at Amazon

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for those landscape pictures.
from "malerba photography", www.bhphotovideo.com
i bought this tripod because of it high weight capacity and hight.i have also own the gitzo explorer that has the off center fully adjustable mast.
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there is no handle on the tripod but one would just add weight.
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Being 6' 2", most tripods made me stoop down to see through the lens.
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I've used many tripods ranging from "cheap" to "inexpensive" but this is the first really "good" one I've owned.

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Positives: Head Type: Panhead, Maximum Height: 68.9 in., Maximum Load: 22 lbs., Supported Devices: Camera

Slik 613-034 Pro-340EZ

$115.00 Est. at Amazon

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rotate along the horizontal without moving the pan-head), you can shorten the center column or completely remove it and reverse it (have the pan-head hanging up-side down.) The legs can be spread to
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This Slik AMT model is compact enough to throw in a backpack; a major plus for hiking and other outdoor activities.
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After researching quite a bit into the various tripod options available to me, I finally settled on this one.
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If you want something with a higher maximum length, that tripod exists from Slik.
from "Nelson the director", www.bhphotovideo.com
Cheap, small and very unstable for a even a 2 pound camera.

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Positives: Head Type: Panhead

Dolica ST-300 57-Inch Lightweight

$32.00 Est. at Amazon

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The tripod is used to elevate my Canon Camcorder XH-A1 (5.2 lbs) without trouble.
from kenneth, www.newegg.com
Pros: Average Product- Good for those little point and shoot cameras.
from Mcain, www.newegg.com
Pros: It is lightweight and very easy to use.
from PrinceJ, www.newegg.com
Pros: Lightweight, easy to set up.
from N/A, www.newegg.com
Pros: This tripod is very light weight, with good connections and tall, it can easily reach six feet.

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Positives: Head Type: Panhead, Maximum Height: 57 in., Maximum Load: 6.7 lbs., Supported Devices: Camera,Camcorder

Sunpak FieldMaster

$49.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pricegrabber.com
It seems quite sturdy, and the hook for hanging extra weight is very handy.
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I especially like the ease of assembly and steadiness when a weighted camera and lens are attached.
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Some of the other great features: The hook to hang weight from to add stability.
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They highly recommended this tripod for normal use conditions.I was impressed with its stability, compactness and light weight.
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After purchasing my first digital camera (Olympus C-770) I starting looking for a tripod to steady the zoom lens.

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Positives: Type: Tripod, Head Type: Panhead, Maximum Height: 57.8 in., Maximum Load: 4.4 lbs.

Digipower DP-TP100

$20.00 Est. at Amazon

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I recently went from '90's vintage digital8 camcorder behemoth to a palm sized camcorder.
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At least that is not very easy to do-- takes effort.
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I choose this tripod cause it folds to half the size of the competitors w/o sacrificing much.
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My old camcorder tripod weighed like 10 times as much as the camera and folder was still way way bigger.

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Positives: Type: Tripod, Head Type: Panhead, Maximum Height: 40 in.

Hakuba H-MS10RD Monopod

$27.00 Est. at Amazon

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I was looking for an inexpensive mono-pod that was small very light weight and versatile, this was all those things, and I couldn't have been happier.
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If you are like me and your hands are shakey, you need the help of a tripod or monopod.
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not only great as a regular monopod but a tripod that is light and portable...
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The Hakuba Table Pod H-MS10 - Monopod I purchased through Amazon is a terrific photography tool which packs and travels nicely.
from "Mr Brewski", www.bhphotovideo.com
I found mono pod was handy for my HD camcorder and Nikon digital camera.

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Positives: Maximum Height: 56 in.

Sunpak VersiPod II Monopod/

$51.00 Est. at Amazon

from Al from Natick, MA, clickfrom.buy.com
I'm too lazy to carry a tripod with me when hiking or city walking, so this guy is a savior.
from Al from Natick, MA, clickfrom.buy.com
when not windy can hold an slr camera with the medium size lens.
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Finally, it is not good as a tripod, it flexes and when the camera is positioned to portrait my camera rotates in the magnetic mount under the off-centre weight of the lens.
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as a monopod it is fine, and my camera (a canon slr) snaps onto the magnetic mount very securely and instantly so that is good.
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Bought this for something that is quick to deploy on walks, hoping that it would still give tripod results.

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Positives: Maximum Height: 62.5 in., Maximum Load: 9 lbs.

Tiffen Vista Attaras Grounder

$80.00 Est. at Amazon

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Initially, I wanted a tripod which would collapse down to a 10"-14" size, have individually-adjustable legs, and be steady when fully extended.
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After researching and comparing lots of tripods the Vista ATTARAS is a perfect compromise between price and pro-features: it is the most flexible and professional tripod in its price range.
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I have had this tripod for 6 months and just love it.
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I have to say that I was a little dubious as to the quality of this tripod before it arrived...
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Its incredibly easy to spend a small fortune on a good tripod, but its also possible to buy a cheap but poor one.

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Positives: Head Type: Panhead, Maximum Height: 63 in., Maximum Load: 9 lbs., Material: Aluminium

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Sanford

Sakar TR-68

Velbon CX-300

Vanguard International VS-10 Lightweight Mini

Sunpak Pocket 2003

Quantaray QSX-DigiPro 8500

Bogen Imaging 3231 Monopod

Safe International DOLICA ST-500 68 Lightweight

Velbon VIDEOMATE 607

Sunpak DIGIPRO 4B COMPCT

Manfrotto 501HDV-351MVB Video & Head Kit

Velbon DF-10

Giottos MT 9371

Slik 613-034 Pro-340EZ

Dolica ST-300 57-Inch Lightweight

Sunpak FieldMaster

Digipower DP-TP100

Hakuba H-MS10RD Monopod

Sunpak VersiPod II Monopod/

Tiffen Vista Attaras Grounder

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