Best Ballhead Tripods

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Canon 100 Monopod

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

from "andy", www.bhphotovideo.com
great for the canon rebel with the 28-105 lens.its a little weak for the 70-200l,but i should be using the tripod anyway.hey,for the price you cant beat it.makes a great hiking stick too.
from "Becky", www.bhphotovideo.com
it's light, perfect for backpacking, easy to adjust.
from "Snakeater", www.adorama.com
not a bad hiking stick either!
from www.amazon.com
i have been using this monopod for about 8 months now with my digital slr, and i absolutely love it!
from www.amazon.com
the canon monopod canon monopod 100 for slr cameras & lenseshas the right length, versatility (it has its own head), construction quality, and ease of use.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Lightweight, Good Durability, Type: Monopod

2 RECOMMENDED by 124 people for OVERALL

Pro Line Dolica AX620B100 Proline Aluminum

$51.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it is very sturdy and stable, easily handling an slr camera and lens.
from www.amazon.com
i needed a nice, light tripod that would hold my digital slr, and this dolica one seems to do the job.
from www.amazon.com
if hiking, you could grab an available rock or two and suspend it from the hook via any means which is handy--a sock, for example.
from www.amazon.com
in the field it is easily backpackable,and provides a firm solid support for my heavy camera stuff.
from www.amazon.com
just keep in mind its limitations and that you may well end up buying a bigger/sturdier second tripod for longer lenses, but this one will still come in handy for lightweight/travel/backpacking use.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Lightweight, Good Stability, Head Type: Ballhead

3 RECOMMENDED by 8 people for OVERALL

Slik Mini Pro III

$33.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i carry this tripod in an external pocket in my camera backpack.
from www.amazon.com
on the other hand, i take my slik mini everywhere, as it's small enough to fit in my backpack, luggage, and even my jacket pocket.

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Positives: Excellent Portability, Excellent Versatility, Lightweight, Head Type: Ballhead

4 RECOMMENDED by 9 people for OVERALL

Vanguard International VS-55

$18.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Nice Versatility, Great Durability, Nice Stability, Type: Tripod

5 RECOMMENDED by 31 people for OVERALL

Sunpak Mini-PRO Plus/B

$33.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.ritzcamera.com
i purchased the bag version and strap it over my chest when hiking.
from www.adorama.com
works well with an slr if you have a small lens.
from www.amazon.com
will easy handle an slr with a moderate size macro or tele lens.

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Positives: Easy To Use, Type: Tripod, Head Type: Ballhead, Maximum Height: 12.50 in.

Sunpak 620-724-CFM Pro 724M Carbon Fiber Monopod

$80.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Good Affordability, Lightweight, Nice Stability, Head Type: Ballhead

Slik Lighty Pod III

$45.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Great Affordability, Great Versatility, Good Durability, Head Type: Ballhead

Manfrotto 7302YB M-Y

$126.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this tripod folds quite compactly and is light enough to carry around on most hiking trips.
from www.amazon.com
we do a lot of hiking etc and it comes pretty handy as it folds into a decent size.
from www.amazon.com
the carry case is nice for every day use, but i would strap it to a backpack for longer outings.
from www.amazon.com
we use sony-alpha (200k) as our slr to mount.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Good Versatility, Excellent Durability, Head Type: Ballhead

Tundra Monopod

$54.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Great Portability, Lightweight, Good Affordability, Head Type: Ballhead

Sanford

$26.00 Est. at Amazon

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

Sunpak Pocket 2003

$17.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
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.

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

Sunpak DIGIPRO 4B COMPCT

$73.00 Est. at Amazon

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

Safe International DOLICA STC-100 63

Safe International DOLICA DOLICA STC-100 63 Tripod with 68 ball head

$38.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Head Type: Ballhead

Sunpak Trekpod Monopod

$98.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Reybabes", www.adorama.com
I like to go on the occasional once-in-a-lifetime style hiking adventures to places like the Mendenhall Glacier, the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Zion National Park, etc.
from "Joe", www.adorama.com
I took the TrekPod all over Australia; it worked great as a hiking staff in the Western Desert and the Blue Mountains.

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Positives: Head Type: Ballhead, Maximum Height: 62.5 in., Maximum Load: 9 lbs., Supported Devices: Camera,Spotting Scope

Giottos MT9360 Aluminum Legs

Giottos MT9360 MT-9360 Aluminum Tripod Legs

$175.00 Est. at Amazon

Positives: Head Type: Ballhead, Maximum Height: 55.91 in., Maximum Load: 17.64 lbs., Material: Aluminium

Sunpak VersiPod II Monopod/

$43.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
The Versipod II is a useful combination of a hiking stick, monopod, and tripod.
from www.amazon.com
In addition, it works well as a hiking staff.

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Positives: Head Type: Ballhead, Maximum Height: 58.7 in.