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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fotojack" data-source="post: 91548" data-attributes="member: 16">There are so many good tripods out there, it really comes down to purpose of use and what your wallet will bear. I got a used Manfrotto 055 Pro for $75 on Kijiji. Heavy but built like a tank. I use it for portrait studio shots and outside wildlife and landscape shots. I put a Manfrotto 496R2 head on it and it is my go to tripod. I also have a Daiwa Hi-Ace 400 (now known as Slik) tripod. Again, well built, but not as heavy as the Manfrotto. I don't really worry about weight, as I don't carry it all day long for long distances. Another brand that comes to mind is the Benro line of monopods and tripods. Excellent value for the money. Ultimately, the choice is your alone to make.</blockquote>