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Message: <blockquote data-quote="fotojack" data-source="post: 46467" data-attributes="member: 16"><p>The #1 priority for any good tripod is stability. The whole idea behind a tripod is to avoid/eliminate camera shake, so you need a sturdy platform on which to mount your camera. Carbon fiber tripods are rigid yet sturdy....but expensive. Aluminum tripods are the norm for most people, and they come in a wide variety of sizes and degrees of sturdiness. They are also cheaper...relatively speaking. For your height, I'd get one with a maximum height of 60" fully extended, but no lower than 50". Check eBay for tripods. If you have a camera store near you, check their used equipment department for bargains. Some really good names are Manfrotto, Gitzo, Slik, Velbon.</p></blockquote><p></p>