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Manfrotto 055XB

$163.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it is easy and fast to set up and take down.
from www.amazon.com
i was looking for a 3-section tripod that would first provide a sturdy, stable platform, while still not being too heavy to carry, and also being quick to set up.
from www.amazon.com
it is quick to set-up in the field, stable on any terrain.
from www.amazon.com
strong, stable, super fast setup, amazingly flexible features and priced right.
from www.amazon.com
i added a bogen-manfrotto 322rc2 horizontal grip action ball head which adds to the versatility of my setup.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Lightweight, Good Stability, Maximum Height: 70.08 in.

2 RECOMMENDED by 41 people for SET

Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red

$20.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it takes the hassle out of "i was there" pictures--sometimes finding a surface for setting up a picture can be a challenge and involves so much: finding someone else to take my picure, adjusting a
from www.amazon.com
and it seems to have jammed after only a short period of use, but this does not affect its fundamental purpose of setting up a camera and holding onto a surface that can handle the camera's weight.
from www.amazon.com
my boyfriend and i would try to set up our camera on a rock or tree with his little travel tripod, but with it's stiff legs it would wobble and was hard to set up right.
from www.amazon.com
setting it up as a tripod is definitely not enough to support the weight (although i assumed it wouldn't); the legs would buckle and the whole thing would collapse.
from www.amazon.com
it is a lot easier to transport and set up than a traditional tripod.

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Positives: Great Versatility, Lightweight, Great Affordability, Maximum Height: 5 in.

3 RECOMMENDED by 39 people for SET

Joby GP1-OGEN Gorillapod

$21.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this is a great tripod and we use it a lot in all sorts of settings and it works better than imagined!
from www.amazon.com
it takes the hassle out of "i was there" pictures--sometimes finding a surface for setting up a picture can be a challenge and involves so much: finding someone else to take my picure, adjusting a
from www.amazon.com
setting it up as a tripod is definitely not enough to support the weight (although i assumed it wouldn't); the legs would buckle and the whole thing would collapse.
from www.amazon.com
it is a lot easier to transport and set up than a traditional tripod.
from www.amazon.com
love this little portable tripod - it allowed us to get some great vacation shots - wrapped around trees & signs as well as set on walls, etc.

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Positives: Good Versatility, Lightweight, Excellent Affordability, Maximum Load: 0.61 lbs.

4 RECOMMENDED by 38 people for SET

Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it takes the hassle out of "i was there" pictures--sometimes finding a surface for setting up a picture can be a challenge and involves so much: finding someone else to take my picure, adjusting a
from www.amazon.com
and it seems to have jammed after only a short period of use, but this does not affect its fundamental purpose of setting up a camera and holding onto a surface that can handle the camera's weight.
from www.amazon.com
my boyfriend and i would try to set up our camera on a rock or tree with his little travel tripod, but with it's stiff legs it would wobble and was hard to set up right.
from www.amazon.com
it is a lot easier to transport and set up than a traditional tripod.
from www.amazon.com
setting it up as a tripod is definitely not enough to support the weight (although i assumed it wouldn't); the legs would buckle and the whole thing would collapse.

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Positives: Excellent Versatility, Lightweight, Nice Affordability

5 RECOMMENDED by 38 people for SET

Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
and it seems to have jammed after only a short period of use, but this does not affect its fundamental purpose of setting up a camera and holding onto a surface that can handle the camera's weight.
from www.amazon.com
my boyfriend and i would try to set up our camera on a rock or tree with his little travel tripod, but with it's stiff legs it would wobble and was hard to set up right.
from www.amazon.com
it takes the hassle out of "i was there" pictures--sometimes finding a surface for setting up a picture can be a challenge and involves so much: finding someone else to take my picure, adjusting a
from www.amazon.com
setting it up as a tripod is definitely not enough to support the weight (although i assumed it wouldn't); the legs would buckle and the whole thing would collapse.
from www.amazon.com
it is a lot easier to transport and set up than a traditional tripod.

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Positives: Good Versatility, Lightweight, Excellent Affordability

GP Batteries Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod Flexible

$45.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
my boyfriend and i would try to set up our camera on a rock or tree with his little travel tripod, but with it's stiff legs it would wobble and was hard to set up right.
from www.amazon.com
and it seems to have jammed after only a short period of use, but this does not affect its fundamental purpose of setting up a camera and holding onto a surface that can handle the camera's weight.
from www.amazon.com
it takes the hassle out of "i was there" pictures--sometimes finding a surface for setting up a picture can be a challenge and involves so much: finding someone else to take my picure, adjusting a
from www.amazon.com
setting it up as a tripod is definitely not enough to support the weight (although i assumed it wouldn't); the legs would buckle and the whole thing would collapse.
from www.amazon.com
it is a lot easier to transport and set up than a traditional tripod.

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Positives: Good Versatility, Lightweight, Nice Portability, Maximum Load: 0.60625 lbs.

Pro Line Dolica AX620B100 Proline Aluminum

$51.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Brantley of Birmingham", www1.cameraworld.com
i'd recommend it to anyone not willing to pay $200+ for the more serious setups.
from "CUBICHE", www1.cameraworld.com
light weight,sturdy,easy set up and locks in tight.
from www.amazon.com
i tried my d200 with battery grip + sb800 flash + tokina 100mm macro lens on this tripod and it holds the whole setup with good stability.
from www.amazon.com
i had researched for days on the perfect tripod and was ready to settle for a budget sunpak tripod when i ran across this one -- thought i struck gold!
from www.amazon.com
the legs each set easily and quickly to a different length, set into the dirt without slipping, reset when i moved around the fruit and gave me several nice shots i had missed a couple of days before

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

Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Mini-

$48.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
my boyfriend and i would try to set up our camera on a rock or tree with his little travel tripod, but with it's stiff legs it would wobble and was hard to set up right.
from www.amazon.com
and it seems to have jammed after only a short period of use, but this does not affect its fundamental purpose of setting up a camera and holding onto a surface that can handle the camera's weight.
from www.amazon.com
it takes the hassle out of "i was there" pictures--sometimes finding a surface for setting up a picture can be a challenge and involves so much: finding someone else to take my picure, adjusting a
from www.amazon.com
setting it up as a tripod is definitely not enough to support the weight (although i assumed it wouldn't); the legs would buckle and the whole thing would collapse.
from www.amazon.com
it is a lot easier to transport and set up than a traditional tripod.

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Positives: Excellent Versatility, Lightweight, Excellent Affordability, Maximum Load: 6.6 lbs.,0.61 lbs.

Joby Gorillapod Focus GP8 Flexible

$100.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
setting it up as a tripod is definitely not enough to support the weight (although i assumed it wouldn't); the legs would buckle and the whole thing would collapse.
from www.amazon.com
it is a lot easier to transport and set up than a traditional tripod.
from www.amazon.com
this is a great tripod and we use it a lot in all sorts of settings and it works better than imagined!
from www.amazon.com
it can be set to grab onto just about anything, making placement of your camera easy so that you can get in the picture.
from www.amazon.com
it is small and can go anywhere, very easy to set up and use.

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Positives: Good Versatility, Lightweight, Nice Affordability, Maximum Height: 9 in.

Manfrotto 190XPROB PRO ALU

$153.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Perfesser Bear", www.adorama.com
yes, the setup set me back nearly [$], but this is a super-versatile tripod system i will never outgrow or need to upgrade.this system is not the lightest around -- the 190 series is now available
from "Sean", www.adorama.com
there is a little wobble in the horizontal set-up
from www.amazon.com
as a wildlife photographer i needed a tripod i could set up and adjust the leg height quickly and with the quick action leg locks it works perfectly.
from www.amazon.com
i purchased this tripod from amazon as part of a combo set with a head (which was better value for money).
from www.amazon.com
i am an enthusiastic amateur photographer who recently upgraded from a cheapie tripod to a professional setup with a nikon d90, nikon d90 12.3mp digital slr camera (body only) and several lenses,

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Positives: Lightweight, Great Stability, Good Affordability, Maximum Height: 57.48 in.

Slik PRO 700 DX

$120.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bhphotovideo.com
the tripod works well, sets up quickly and has a sturdy feel to it.
from "Ken", www.adorama.com
while hefty, the tripod just doesn't move - at all - once set on its feet.
from "Photo Addict", www.bhphotovideo.com
don't be put off by the size issue---you can set it up to match your height!
from www.bhphotovideo.com
the setup couldn't be easier and it is rock solid.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
have yet to fully use it but set up my dslr on it to test it out and i am very impressed with it.

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Positives: Lightweight, Great Affordability, Great Stability, Type: Tripod

Davis & Sanford EXPLORER2

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this tripod is sturdy, and can be set up very quickly.
from www.amazon.com
also i use it when calibrating my home theater setup.
from www.amazon.com
easy set-up and take-down.
from www.amazon.com
this stand is very quick and easy to setup.
from www.amazon.com
its pretty sturdy, easy to set up and just what i was looking for and for an excellent price.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Lightweight, Easy To Use, Fluid Head

Velbon EL Carmagne 530

$335.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Douggy Fresh", www.bhphotovideo.com
also, because it's carbon fiber, you don't have to worry about water, (i've set this up in slow-moving, stagnant streams for some shots).
from www.amazon.com
i can add that this tripod is rated to handle over 13 pounds (you really don't want to put a pro $8000 camera setup that weighs 11 lbs on a $39 tripod that can handle 4 lbs), important to me since i
from www.amazon.com
i bought this tripod for my nikon d200 setup.
from www.amazon.com
solid as a rock, set-up and teardown very quick with the snap-locks, pan-head smooth as silk.
from www.amazon.com
the legs can be made to extend out to provide a very low setting.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Lightweight, Good Portability, Type: Tripod

Bogen Imaging NeoTec 458B

$350.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.telescopes.com
this thing is unbelieveable, it sets up in seconds, just pull the legs and they stay where you left them.
from www.adorama.com
it takes seconds to set up and take down, the best leg locking system i have ever seen.
from www.amazon.com
excellent tripod- easy to set up and break down.
from www.telescopes.com
if you ever needed biathlon speed to run, set positiion, shoot, adjust,shoot, collapse, run, repeat...
from jefirus, www.shopping.com
pros: very easy and quick to set up.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Lightweight, Good Stability, Type: Tripod

VELBON MONOPOD

$39.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the monopod is also great for occassions when there is not space enough to set up a full tri-pod.
from www.amazon.com
after lots of research regarding monopods, i settled on the velbon rup-43 due to the price point, as well as, the velbon name.
from www.amazon.com
or backwards (i find this especially useful for shooting plants or birds that are at a high angle), but not side to side and can be released or secured in placed with a twisting latch set just below.
from www.amazon.com
this isn't as costly, small or light as many monopods but is a versatile, functional and adequate instrument for those seeking an inexpensive solution, starter set or just a spare to throw in the car.
from www.amazon.com
the mount can go forward or backwards (i find this especially useful for shooting plants or birds that are at a high angle), but not side to side and can be released or secured in placed with a

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Lightweight, Nice Portability, Head Type: Ballhead

Sunpak Mini-Spider 620-786

$6.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it was perfect for setting up the camera for a group shot - i used a nearby wooden railing about 4" wide and was able to quickly get everyone framed, fire the delay and jump into the picture.
from www.amazon.com
if you have a personal audio recorder like a zoom h2, don't expect to get noise-free recordings if you're holding the recorder or setting it on a table that'll transmit every vibration to the
from www.amazon.com
the spider legs are great - i can set the camera/tripod on a table or hold them in my hand just to add a bit of stability in low light.
from www.amazon.com
easy to set-up and use and sturdy enough to lug around in my travel bag.
from www.amazon.com
good stand for mini video, a little "light" so need to be sure set up okay, but great for what used for.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Easy To Use, Great Stability, Maximum Height: 5 in.

Sunpak 6601UT

$31.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the tripod is steady, sets up easily (since our one year old doesn't have a lot of patience), and does a great job of being a steady hand; we love it.
from www.amazon.com
the tripod made it very easy for me to carry it and set it up around town.
from www.amazon.com
it's lightweight yet feels solid and can be setup quickly.
from www.amazon.com
it's attractive, it's much more solid than i expected from a couple pounds of aluminium and plastic, and it's a breeze to set up and play with.
from www.amazon.com
it also sets up quickly and easy.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Great Stability, Easy To Use, Type: Tripod

Gitzo GT-3540LS Systematic 6X Carbon Fiber Legs

Gitzo GT-3540LS Systematic 6X Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs

$780.00 Est. at Amazon

from "[@]", www.bhphotovideo.com
fantastic set of legs, wish i have just spent the money the first time instead of trying to go for something cheaper.
from www.amazon.com
3021 pro because of load capacity (39 pounds); overall weight of the tripod itself (3.8 pounds); the size when folded up (less than 22 inches long); and the ease of use in set-up and break-down.
from www.amazon.com
light, sturdy, well-made, easy to set up.
from "Josh", www.bhphotovideo.com
it is very sturdy and quick to set up.
from www.amazon.com
the 4 legs are quicker to set up than the 3 of my manfrotto and it is much more rigid.

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Positives: Lightweight, Good Affordability, Easy To Use, Maximum Height: 57.5 in.

Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro

$300.00 Est. at Amazon

from "fstopmike", www.bhphotovideo.com
the only complaint is that it seems to be set up for left hand operation and there is no way to switch.
from www.amazon.com
this pod has a lot of versatility as far as how it can be set up and positioned, and thus far is a great addition to my gear.
from www.amazon.com
the tripod is significantly lighter than my old ones, adjusts much easier, and, with the ball head, allows quick and convenient setup and photo composition.
from www.amazon.com
its design allows quick setup of a firm camera mount in contorted positions making the 190cxpro3 an extremely handy and flexible tool.
from www.amazon.com
so i set out to look for a replacement for my 8-year old, $[...] budget tripod, that actually held me in good stead over international trips, vacations within the country, and multiple grade school

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Positives: Good Versatility, Lightweight, Great Affordability, Head Type: Panhead

Opteka OPT7000

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i can't wait to use this tripod, i am already impressed with how smooth it sets up, and how effortlessly the panhead swivels.
from www.amazon.com
of course, this tripod cannot compare to a bogen or manfroto, but it is fantastic for the price with lots of settings and adjustments.
from www.amazon.com
the levels are easy to use, it is easy to set up and light weight to carry.
from www.amazon.com
easy to use, folds down quick, and sets up quick.
from www.amazon.com
i looked locally and there wasn't much to choose from so i settled on this opteka.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Lightweight, Easy To Use, Type: Tripod

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