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Manfrotto 190XPROB PRO ALU

$148.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
my advise is that if you are a serious amateur, buy a good quality tripod.
from www.amazon.com
that is to say, if you need more tripod than this, you're either a wildlife pro or a serious amateur with some long prime lenses.
from www.amazon.com
paired with a good ball head (mine is the bogen-manfrotto 486rc2 compact ball head with rc2 rapid connect system), it will satisfy most value-conscious serious amateur photographers.
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,
from www.amazon.com
as an amateur, i needed one that could go from a bluegrass festival to the woods to a wedding to home for an ebay item shoot.

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

2 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for AMATEURS

Davis & Sanford EXPLORER2

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this tripod is light and definitely for the amateur photographer, not for a pro.
from www.amazon.com
this is an excellent tripod for beginners and starters.
from www.amazon.com
first let me see i am an amateur photographer and this is my first tri-pod.
from www.amazon.com
overall an excellent buy for the beginner/who has no idea how advanced they will become--great price!

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

3 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for AMATEURS

Pro Line Dolica AX620B100 Proline Aluminum

$49.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it's a very good tripod for any beginner.
from www.amazon.com
if you're an amateur photographer looking for a good tripod that won't cut into your lens budget, then look no further.
from www.amazon.com
i'm just an amateur hobbyist and i wasn't about to spend that much on a tripod so after looking around online i decide on this this one.
from www.amazon.com
it is perfect for most amateur camera equipment.
from www.amazon.com
not as low as many of the professional tripods, but works great for a hobbyist or amateur and the price is excellent.

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for AMATEURS

Sakar TR60

$19.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
this is my first tri-pod and i am as amateur as they come when it comes to photography and video recording, but this tripod has done the jobs i have needed.
from www.amazon.com
it is not for the professional photographer, but for the amateur photographer like myself using a digital point and shoot camera, it is perfect and at a great price.
from www.amazon.com
the price, an excellent 1st tripod for us novice photo bugs.
from www.amazon.com
this is not a suitable tripod for anything else more than amateur digital and analog photography and video cameras.
from www.amazon.com
this is a great little tripod for travel and amateur shooting.

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Positives: Lightweight, Nice Affordability, Type: Tripod, Head Type: Panhead

5 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for AMATEURS

Canon 100 Monopod

$34.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bhphotovideo.com
its a very durable tripod for beginners who wants to shot steady photos using a telephoto lens.
from "BBuzzard", www.bhphotovideo.com
i am an amateur photographer and needed a monopod to help take pictures in a short period of time.
from www.amazon.com
a tip for newbies like me, when not extended, hold it in your hand with the camera agianst your shoulder and your lens over your shoulder.
from www.amazon.com
this is a must for the amateur or the professional.
from www.amazon.com
i've been an avid photographer -- professionally and as an amateur -- for 55 years.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Lightweight, Excellent Durability, Type: Monopod

Sunpak 6601UT

$38.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
a great thing about the sunpaq line is that it performs well for amateurs like me who only uses it on rare occassions when a tripod is actually needed.
from www.amazon.com
it seems obvious to me but i'll say it anyway: this line is intended for the novice photographer or cinematographer.
from www.amazon.com
as an amateur photographer using a digital camera this tripod and its features provides just the steady support for creating interesting and focused photographs.
from www.amazon.com
for a hobbyist-amateur like me, this tripod is just right.
from www.amazon.com
very light, sturdy for my day to day amateur purposes.

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

Sunpak 9002DX Photo & Video

$50.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
good product - especially for a beginner.
from www.amazon.com
overall the pros outweigh the cons and i recommend this tripod for any amateur to semi professional users.
from www.amazon.com
but its solid enough for me(being a beginner).
from www.amazon.com
this is a great piece of equipment used by an amateur photographer.

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Positives: Lightweight, Great Affordability, Nice Portability, Head Type: Panhead

Slik PRO 700 DX

$120.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bhphotovideo.com
i am a serious amateur needing a quality tripod at a low budget price.
from "the power of place", www.adorama.com
if you are an amateur or hobbyist like me and just need a nice sturdy tripod within a reasonable price this is the tripod for you.
from www.amazon.com
i am not a professional photographer, more like serious part time amateur.
from www.amazon.com
i'm somewhat of a novice, and the standard head suits me fine.

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

Opteka OPT7000

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it isn't an expensive tripod, but for myself, a budding amateur photographer, it has been a great help.
from www.amazon.com
if you are beginning your studio or an amateur and need a low price high value for the money this is the tripod for you.
from www.amazon.com
this tripod is perfect for the beginner to enthusiast photographer.
from www.amazon.com
i am 6ft tall and this is such a perfect tripod for someone who is a beginning/novice photographer for occasional to moderate use (would be my guess).
from www.amazon.com
for amateurs and pros alike this is an awesome tripod.

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

Kodak Gear 60 Inch Photo/Video Mid Size

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
no, but for the hobbyist or amateur vidoeographer like me, it's a great buy.
from www.amazon.com
perfect for the amateur photographer and i think even the advanced photographer.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Nice Portability, Nice Versatility, Head Type: Panhead

Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
watch video here: http://www.amazon.com/review/rtai5co5rbcin whether you're a beginner, amateur, pro photographer, child or adult, this is a must-have tripod for everyone.
from www.amazon.com
i am obviously a very beginner user, but i am not finding it as easy or as foolproof as many reviews indicate to attach the gorillapod to a stationary object like a street sign, tree limb, etc.
from www.amazon.com
overall, great value for the money - it is for the novice and quick shooting, but fits great in a large pocket or backpack (i have carried mine all over germany and spain - much better than an old
from www.amazon.com
definitely an excellent item for serious amateur to pro photographers.

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Positives: Nice Versatility, Lightweight, Excellent Affordability

Joby GP1-OGEN Gorillapod

$21.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
watch video here: http://www.amazon.com/review/rtai5co5rbcin whether you're a beginner, amateur, pro photographer, child or adult, this is a must-have tripod for everyone.
from www.amazon.com
i am obviously a very beginner user, but i am not finding it as easy or as foolproof as many reviews indicate to attach the gorillapod to a stationary object like a street sign, tree limb, etc.
from www.amazon.com
overall, great value for the money - it is for the novice and quick shooting, but fits great in a large pocket or backpack (i have carried mine all over germany and spain - much better than an old
from www.amazon.com
definitely an excellent item for serious amateur to pro photographers.

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Positives: Nice Versatility, Lightweight, Great Affordability, Maximum Load: 0.61 lbs.

Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
watch video here: http://www.amazon.com/review/rtai5co5rbcin whether you're a beginner, amateur, pro photographer, child or adult, this is a must-have tripod for everyone.
from www.amazon.com
i am obviously a very beginner user, but i am not finding it as easy or as foolproof as many reviews indicate to attach the gorillapod to a stationary object like a street sign, tree limb, etc.
from www.amazon.com
overall, great value for the money - it is for the novice and quick shooting, but fits great in a large pocket or backpack (i have carried mine all over germany and spain - much better than an old
from www.amazon.com
definitely an excellent item for serious amateur to pro photographers.

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Positives: Great Versatility, Lightweight, Excellent Affordability

Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
watch video here: http://www.amazon.com/review/rtai5co5rbcin whether you're a beginner, amateur, pro photographer, child or adult, this is a must-have tripod for everyone.
from www.amazon.com
overall, great value for the money - it is for the novice and quick shooting, but fits great in a large pocket or backpack (i have carried mine all over germany and spain - much better than an old
from www.amazon.com
i am obviously a very beginner user, but i am not finding it as easy or as foolproof as many reviews indicate to attach the gorillapod to a stationary object like a street sign, tree limb, etc.
from www.amazon.com
definitely an excellent item for serious amateur to pro photographers.

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

Velbon DF-60

$69.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i'm a novice in the photography dept., so i wanted to start out with a tripod that's user friendly, well made, yet affordable.
from www.amazon.com
then again, i'm a novice so take this review with a grain of salt.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Excellent Durability, Lightweight, Type: Tripod

Slik U 9000

$47.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
for all-purpose serious amateur use with modern cameras, it's fine.
from www.amazon.com
if you pretty much just do a lot of miscellaneous amateur photography and you'd like something better than those cheap, generic tripods but don't want to spend a ton of money then i'd highly
from www.amazon.com
however i have to put the "heavy duty" in quotations as this item is for amateurs mostly and is made of plastic as well.
from www.amazon.com
this is not a "heavy duty" tripod, nor is it for the serious creative amateur using a video camera.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Lightweight, Great Versatility, Type: Tripod,Tripod

Slik U-212DX

$100.00 Est. at Amazon

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this tripod has worked for all of my amateur needs.
from www.amazon.com
highly recommended.a perfect tripod for beginners and pros alike!
from www.amazon.com
bought it used from a amateur photo shoot buddy.

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

Canon Deluxe 200

$39.00 Est. at Amazon

from chnghm, www.pricegrabber.com
summary: this is a very nice and portable tripod for the amateur photographer.
from www.pricegrabber.com
this is a very nice and portable tripod for the amateur photographer.
from "Mason", www.adorama.com
good enough for a beginner
from www.adorama.com
good enough for a beginner pros: good stability, lightweight, unfolds quickly cons: none best uses: photography, stabilization

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

Sunpak 8001UT

$41.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i am not a professional photographer, but for my amateur uses, this is an excellent tripod considering its cost compared to some other brand names.
from www.amazon.com
this is an awesome tripod for amateur photographers at home or in the field.
from www.amazon.com
for this novice, that's great otherwise i would be screwing around with the legs all day trying to get the camera the right height.

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

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Best Tripods for Amateurs

Manfrotto 190XPROB PRO ALU

Davis & Sanford EXPLORER2

Pro Line Dolica AX620B100 Proline Aluminum

Sakar TR60

Canon 100 Monopod

Sunpak 6601UT

Sunpak 9002DX Photo & Video

Slik PRO 700 DX

Opteka OPT7000

Kodak Gear 60 Inch Photo/Video Mid Size

Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable

Joby GP1-OGEN Gorillapod

Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable

Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red

Velbon DF-60

Slik U 9000

Slik U-212DX

Canon Deluxe 200

Sunpak 8001UT

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