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<blockquote data-quote="hark" data-source="post: 435176" data-attributes="member: 13196">I own 2 tripods. The better one is a Bogen Manfrotto 302 tripod with a Bogen Manfrotto 3047 head. It is immensely heavy (around 10 pounds). I also have a light weight Velbon that I'm looking to replace. Please know that some tripods will have an attached hook or loop on which to hang your camera bag during windy/breezy conditions. Check out how the latches work on the legs. There is more than one kind. My Velbon has some type of flip latch while the Bogen Manfrotto has more of a twist style. Some have the option to remove the feet/pads and use spikes for grassy areas. And some have the adjustable center column that allows you to get close to ground level. There are many features in the legs as well as different types of heads. I'd suggest checking out a local camera store (if possible) just to play around and see what features you do and don't like. Good luck with your search! I'll be interested in seeing what you end up with. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

[QUOTE="hark, post: 435176, member: 13196"] I own 2 tripods. The better one is a Bogen Manfrotto 302 tripod with a Bogen Manfrotto 3047 head. It is immensely heavy (around 10 pounds). I also have a light weight Velbon that I'm looking to replace. Please know that some tripods will have an attached hook or loop on which to hang your camera bag during windy/breezy conditions. Check out how the latches work on the legs. There is more than one kind. My Velbon has some type of flip latch while the Bogen Manfrotto has more of a twist style. Some have the option to remove the feet/pads and use spikes for grassy areas. And some have the adjustable center column that allows you to get close to ground level. There are many features in the legs as well as different types of heads. I'd suggest checking out a local camera store (if possible) just to play around and see what features you do and don't like. Good luck with your search! I'll be interested in seeing what you end up with. :) [/QUOTE]

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