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<blockquote data-quote="Fortkentdad" data-source="post: 648510" data-attributes="member: 24285">I've got a few tripods and I agree with Singlerosa - there is no totally universal tripod - each has its advantages.&nbsp; I've had good experience with Benro and with Vanguard.&nbsp; As with many things in this hobby I'd stay away from the cheapest of the cheapo's but I have never been persuaded to part with the cash they want for the top of the line Gizmo's either.&nbsp;&nbsp; While Carbon is nice, but for a few ounces of weight more aluminium works fine if you get the 'good brands' and not those ebay cheapo's.&nbsp; I have a couple of the cheaper drug store models - make fine stands for off camera flashes now. I would say that the tripod you will take with you is the best one to start with.&nbsp; I bought a &quot;Transfunctional Travel Angel&quot; because who doesn't want a Transfunctional Travel Angel?&nbsp; It is by Benro and is the easiest to transport and does the job.&nbsp; The other one I use is the Vanguard Alta 263, a bit bigger to lug about but great for its versatility - no hesitation recommending that one.&nbsp; And a good ballhead is a must.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Fortkentdad, post: 648510, member: 24285"] I've got a few tripods and I agree with Singlerosa - there is no totally universal tripod - each has its advantages. I've had good experience with Benro and with Vanguard. As with many things in this hobby I'd stay away from the cheapest of the cheapo's but I have never been persuaded to part with the cash they want for the top of the line Gizmo's either. While Carbon is nice, but for a few ounces of weight more aluminium works fine if you get the 'good brands' and not those ebay cheapo's. I have a couple of the cheaper drug store models - make fine stands for off camera flashes now. I would say that the tripod you will take with you is the best one to start with. I bought a "Transfunctional Travel Angel" because who doesn't want a Transfunctional Travel Angel? It is by Benro and is the easiest to transport and does the job. The other one I use is the Vanguard Alta 263, a bit bigger to lug about but great for its versatility - no hesitation recommending that one. And a good ballhead is a must. [/QUOTE]

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