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Photography Tripod Suggestions?
My girlfriend is about to finish a degree in photography and I am looking at the possibility of getting her a tripod for Christmas. I know very little about photography so I guess I am just looking for a few suggestions on brands and models and such. When I say tripod I mean a tripod and a head, so sorry if my photography jargon is not up to the standard ;). Anyways, I have been looking online for a while now and am just getting overwhelmed with the amount of stuff out there, so here is a few things I am taking into consideration; She photographs weddings, portraits/ "senior pics", outdoors stuff like landscapes and wildlife, and eventually wants to get into model photography (if thats what you call it), but that will be later down the road so I am more focused on the first few things listed. Another thing is that I am also a full time student and working what I can, so money is tight. I would like to stay at the absolute max $300, but would be much more comfortable around $250. Be honest with me though, if this budget will not get what she needs please let me know and I will use the money toward a gift that will be worth both our whiles. Thanks!
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- MattLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
Two of the best names in the business, from a reputable on line seller. There should be no tax unless you live in NY and I thin it should be free shipping:
- ?Lv 67 years ago
Decent tripods are really expensive.
Your budget will allow you to get a reliable entry level tripod, but a good tripod from Gitzo or Really Right Stuff can easily set you back $1,500 or more.
Also, different tripods are designed for different things. A solid aluminum tripod with a three-way head is great for studio photography, but if she is going to be doing landscape photography, a carbon tripod with a ballhead is the way to go.
For your budget, you might want to take a look at this one:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/888850-REG/M...
The downside is that it only supports 11lbs. Not a lot if she will be working with pro DSLR's with long lenses.
- qrkLv 77 years ago
Tripods are very personal choices. If she does studio shooting, then a hefty aluminum tripod would work. If she wants to lug equipment, then a carbon fiber tripod would be best. Look in Adorama and B&H Photo. Manfrotto, as well as other manufacturers, have tripods in the price range you're looking at.
I would give her a card and let her pick out what she needs. Getting something that's not quite right is a bummer.
