I bought a tripod last week for about $30 to start doing some night shooting, but it's absolutely garbage. It feels very flimpsy and i can take more stable shots by holding the camera and pushing it against something, even at very long shutter speeds.
Now am looking for something rock solid that won't move when i press the shutter button and something that will not break the piggy bank. I don't really know how much a good tripod costs, but how about lets say... $60?.
A maximum height of 1.50m would be great and must be lightweight enough to carry around. Also a bubble level would be great for those panoramas.
Any brands or models you pro guys use and are happy with? Thanks in advance.
EDIT: Ok, i've been researching a bit and i 've reached the conclusion that a $60 tripod is not what i want. I need something super stable that will last me for a long time, so feel free to recommend a tripod at any price range. I prefer to wait a bit and invest in something better rather than having to throw it away after a couple of hours.
Now am looking for something rock solid that won't move when i press the shutter button and something that will not break the piggy bank. I don't really know how much a good tripod costs, but how about lets say... $60?.
A maximum height of 1.50m would be great and must be lightweight enough to carry around. Also a bubble level would be great for those panoramas.
Any brands or models you pro guys use and are happy with? Thanks in advance.
EDIT: Ok, i've been researching a bit and i 've reached the conclusion that a $60 tripod is not what i want. I need something super stable that will last me for a long time, so feel free to recommend a tripod at any price range. I prefer to wait a bit and invest in something better rather than having to throw it away after a couple of hours.