My friend is looking for a tripod that has good support, somewhere around $80-100. He's pushing a D3000 + 18-55MM lens.
Any good recommendations?
Any good recommendations?
I dont think its a gateway to another one, but something to use for landscape, family, and various long exposure shots.With a D3000 he doesn't need anything heavy duty but if the D3000 was meant to be a gateway to a higher end DSLR then I would buy something a little better than what you'd need with a D3000. A tripod is an investment and I'm a firm believer that you will likely buy a minimum of two tripods until you realize that you just need to get one that will be with you for a very very long time. With that being said, if you're toting a P&S then I'd get something decent, something that supports double the weight of the camera and if a higher end DSLR is purchased then make the investment into a decent tripod.
If he likes ball heads and isn't looking to upgrade to a telephoto lens anytime soon.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...maging_7322YB_7322YB_M_Y_Aluminum_Tripod.html
He asked if it will support a 55-200MM as well? And anything on the ball 'sagging'.For an extra ~$30, he should look at this one instead, which has a quick release plate and also supports a little more weight: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ..._7302YB_7302YB_4_Section_Aluminum_Tripod.html
I personally dislike carrying around a camera with a tripod attached, or having to mount/dismount the camera from the head between shots, so having a quick release is a must for me. 30 extra dollars to add a quick release and 3.3 lb/1.5 kg extra load capacity seems like a no-brainer.
He asked if it will support a 55-200MM as well? And anything on the ball 'sagging'.