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Message: <blockquote data-quote="snaphappy" data-source="post: 312905" data-attributes="member: 12198">When looking for a tripod I'll tell you what I was told when asking the same question last year.  Do not cheap out.  You may not use it that often but when you do use it you want your camera and everything held safely.  Consider the camera, your lens and maybe even your new flash on your tripod you do not want your gear sitting on a cheap flimsy tripod.  I cheaped out by waiting and buying used but then because I like to take photos of the night skies I bought a new ballhead for it.  If it's going to hold your gear you want it sturdy and strong enough to hold your heaviest gear so check what each tripod is meant to safely hold.  I only have an sb-700 but I'm happy with it</blockquote>