Tripod recommendations

[Ficarra]

I'm in the market for a new tripod. Something quality, but I'm not spending $300+. My current tripod is a poor excuse for camera gear. Any experience with brands?

[Pswirley]

I use a bullshit $50 Wal Mart tripod and it works fantastic.

[Travis C]

i also use a shittastic $50 tripod and it holds my D300 just fine.

[Bimmerteck]

I have an induro, It has no problems with the larger lenses I sometimes use for performances (300 f2.8 on a wimberly mount) It isn't light but it has put up with a lot of abuse. I am not satisfied with the induro head and am currently looking in to a RRS head then I should be good for a while.
Induros are pretty much pro quality gear and can be had especially cheap if your in school for photography. I would say for $300 you could have a very nice tripod and decent head. If your looking cheaper many on the POTN forums are fans of amvona's tripods for the ballin' on a budget crowd I just have a problem putting 5k worth of gear on a wal-mart tripod.


Amvona Example

http://www.amvona.com/shop?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=2980&category_id=87

Induro Example

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/486867-REG/Induro_462_113_A113_Alloy_6M_A_Series.html

[Ficarra]

Thanks for the input. My $50 tripod has lasted me a while, but it's a pile of shit, and does not hold the camera steady with a big lens or if it's gusty outside.

[Pswirley]

Thanks for the input. My $50 tripod has lasted me a while, but it's a pile of shit, and does not hold the camera steady with a big lens or if it's gusty outside.

Well, you do live in the Windy City.

[Bimmerteck]

Thanks for the input. My $50 tripod has lasted me a while, but it's a pile of shit, and does not hold the camera steady with a big lens or if it's gusty outside.

My Induro has a hook (like many Pro models) where you can hang a sandbag under the tripod, this keeps it really steady and prevents it from getting too top heavy with larger lenses.

[junjdm]

I have a black one......make sure yours is black. Better for reflections

[Brian Fantana]

I have a black one......make sure yours is black. Better for reflections
LMAO
But, but, but i have silver and it works :(
Seriously though, worst part about mine is the wind gust issues.

[Ficarra]

Well, you do live in the Windy City.

This is true. :cool