Induro carbon fiber. Half the price of Gitzo, nearly the same weight. Very nicely made. I bought one last year to replace my two-ton Bogen 3001. I suspect they're durable as long as you don't drop them on a large outcrop of granite.
My first tripod was a Slik, with aluminum channels for legs. Bought almost 30 years ago. Very inexpensive. Nice and light, and utterly useless for holding anything steady. Gave it away a year later. You get what you pay for.
Why, is the U.S.A. the only place in the World where quality tripods are made ?.Best USA made tripod - Ries, why settle for anything less?
Best USA made tripod - Ries, why settle for anything less?
when's the last time you priced a Ries? They might be great tripods, but they're a major spend, even used... The OP was asking for a good BUDGET tripod.
Love my CF Feisol. Light, tall, very small when folded so I take it with me overseas.
Why, is the U.S.A. the only place in the World where quality tripods are made ?.
They used to say the same thing about Japanese imports years ago until they got their foot in the door with better, cheaper and more reliable products, they also used to think that little yellow men all had poor eyesight, and couldn't fight until they conquered nearly all of South East Asia in WW11. I have bought many household items in recent years that were made in China, and I can't say in all honesty that they have been in any way inferior.I don't thing that is what was meant. Rather, older products made in the USA, UK, Germany, etc are better than the Chinese imports.
Things may change. Maybe the imports get better or maybe the more expensive good stuff is no longer made. JMHO
when's the last time you priced a Ries? They might be great tripods, but they're a major spend, even used... The OP was asking for a good BUDGET tripod.
Buy it once, use it for a life time. To me that is a good use of $$,.
Which is fine, if you have the $$.
If you don't have the $$ ... well, as I think someone else said, no tripod at all is much less stable than any cheap tripod.
Not everyone can spend the equivalent of two or three month's rent on a tripod.
Dolica AX620B100, adout $40I asked the original question to compile a list for beginners on a budget.
My first tripod was a Velbon in 1978, and I sold it last year only. These old aluminium Velbons are eternal and good enough to be used as a weapon. But they are only tall enough if you extend the middle column, and then they are not stable at all, and for that size they are very heavy.
My second tripod was a Berlebach, very stable, quite cheap, taller than the Velbon, approximately the same weight.
I made a choice a year ago and purchased a Gitzo 3541XLS, very stable, up to 2 meters tall (very useful for architecture and landscape photography), and it only weighs 2kg. The only downside is the hefty price. It's only okay because this is probably my last tripod.
What would you recommend to young photographers that look for a very portable, lightweight solution?
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