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Out of thousands of reviews for 123 products, over 30 people recommended Tripods specifically for Casual. These 8 are the most highly recommended products we found.

No 1 Slik PRO 700 DX
Slik PRO 700 DX Tripod $100 - $140 Compare Prices
  • Stays In Place
  • Type: Tripod
  • Head Type: Panhead
  • Maximum Height: 74.8 in.
  • Released over 3 years ago
3 People Recommend
"the head may not be up to pro-level standards, but for the price, it's a great buy for casual photography.…"

- Amazon.com User

"seems like built for professionals with already heavy equipments and not for casual enthusiasts with a small dslr like me.…"

- Amazon.com User

"very nice piece but a little heavy to carry for casual use.…"

- Amazon.com User


No 2 Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red
Joby Gorillapod Mini Tripod Black/Red $22 Compare Prices
  • Released over 3 years ago
2 People Recommend
"for years i have known i needed a tripod, but being a more "casual" picture taker (meaning vacations and such) i didn't want to lug around a big tripod, and kept putting off the purchase.…"

- Amazon.com User

"perhaps not for the proffesional who has 7 different tripods and mono-pods for every occasion, this device is more for the casual and adventurous photographer.…"

- Amazon.com User

"for years i have known i needed a tripod, but being a more "casual" picture taker (meaning vacations and such) i didn't want to lug around a big tripod, and kept putting off the purchase. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 3 Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable
Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable Tripod (Yellow) $22 Compare Prices
  • Released over 3 years ago
2 People Recommend
"for years i have known i needed a tripod, but being a more "casual" picture taker (meaning vacations and such) i didn't want to lug around a big tripod, and kept putting off the purchase.…"

- Amazon.com User

"perhaps not for the proffesional who has 7 different tripods and mono-pods for every occasion, this device is more for the casual and adventurous photographer.…"

- Amazon.com User

"for years i have known i needed a tripod, but being a more "casual" picture taker (meaning vacations and such) i didn't want to lug around a big tripod, and kept putting off the purchase. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 4 Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable
Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable Tripod (Green) $22 Compare Prices
  • Released over 3 years ago
2 People Recommend
"for years i have known i needed a tripod, but being a more "casual" picture taker (meaning vacations and such) i didn't want to lug around a big tripod, and kept putting off the purchase.…"

- Amazon.com User

"perhaps not for the proffesional who has 7 different tripods and mono-pods for every occasion, this device is more for the casual and adventurous photographer.…"

- Amazon.com User

"for years i have known i needed a tripod, but being a more "casual" picture taker (meaning vacations and such) i didn't want to lug around a big tripod, and kept putting off the purchase. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 5 Sakar TR60
Sakar TR60 Tripod $9 - $25 Compare Prices
  • Type: Tripod
  • Head Type: Panhead
  • Maximum Load: 77.16 lbs.
  • Released over 2 years ago
2 People Recommend
"i've already used it quite often, and i'd highly recommend it for the casual user.…"

- Amazon.com User

"for the casual photographer, this will do the job. …"

- Amazon.com User

"this is the perfect tripod for the casual family photographer! …"

- Amazon.com User


No 6 Cullmann Magic 2 2722
Cullmann Magic 2 2722 Tripod $135 - $140 Compare Prices
  • Head Type: Ballhead
  • Maximum Height: 57 in.
  • Released 1 year ago
2 People Recommend
"a bit expensive for a casual user, i enjoyed using it as both a tripod and monopod. …"

- Adorama.com User


No 7 Sunpak 9002DX Photo & Video
Sunpak 9002DX Photo & Video Tripod with 3-Way, Quick Release Pan Head, Supports 6.6 lbs. $35 - $57 Compare Prices
  • Head Type: Panhead
  • Maximum Load: 6.6 lbs.
  • Released over 2 years ago
2 People Recommend
"casual user, getting started, hobbyist/enthusiast…"

- Adorama.com User

"it may not be suited for the professional but is more than sufficient for the casual user. …"

- Amazon.com User


No 8 Sakar iConcept TR-1N
Sakar iConcept TR-1N Tripod $11 Compare Prices
  • Head Type: Panhead
  • Maximum Height: 52 in.
  • Released over 3 years ago
2 People Recommend
"this is the perfect tripod for the casual family photographer! …"

- Amazon.com User

"i've already used it quite often, and i'd highly recommend it for the casual user.…"

- Amazon.com User

"for the casual photographer, this will do the job. …"

- Amazon.com User


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