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<blockquote data-quote="Claudia!" data-source="post: 61252" data-attributes="member: 8139"><p>I am looking into getting a tripod this coming week. I am wondering what to look for. I have been looking throughout previous posts and threads to learn more before making my own post. I have a few questions/concerns such as:</p><p></p><p>Which is better, aluminum or carbon fiber?</p><p>What brands are recommended? </p><p> - I have heard a lot of manfrotto, gitzo and slik. </p><p>Is it best to order online from sites such as B+H or best to go to a local camera store? </p><p>Do you need a warranty on such products, if so, are they even offered. </p><p></p><p>I have about 350-400 to spend with the ball head included. I went to the Houston camera exchange about 2-3 months ago. The sales man recommended the Manfrotto 055 series. I dont remember the exact model # but I believe it was the 055XPROB. He also recommended the 128 rc2 ball head. I would love to get everyone's opinion on these. Which model is best. It does not have to be any of these listed. I plan to use this tripod for just about everything, especially landscape and just for fun shoots with friends or family. I really want to get one within the week so I can get used to using it before the 4th of July. Houston has a big firework display. Keep in mind I am a 5'2 CLUMSY female! I have the Bumblebee 210 DL camera bag which has tripod straps. (I love this bag btw). </p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Claudia!, post: 61252, member: 8139"] I am looking into getting a tripod this coming week. I am wondering what to look for. I have been looking throughout previous posts and threads to learn more before making my own post. I have a few questions/concerns such as: Which is better, aluminum or carbon fiber? What brands are recommended? - I have heard a lot of manfrotto, gitzo and slik. Is it best to order online from sites such as B+H or best to go to a local camera store? Do you need a warranty on such products, if so, are they even offered. I have about 350-400 to spend with the ball head included. I went to the Houston camera exchange about 2-3 months ago. The sales man recommended the Manfrotto 055 series. I dont remember the exact model # but I believe it was the 055XPROB. He also recommended the 128 rc2 ball head. I would love to get everyone's opinion on these. Which model is best. It does not have to be any of these listed. I plan to use this tripod for just about everything, especially landscape and just for fun shoots with friends or family. I really want to get one within the week so I can get used to using it before the 4th of July. Houston has a big firework display. Keep in mind I am a 5'2 CLUMSY female! I have the Bumblebee 210 DL camera bag which has tripod straps. (I love this bag btw). Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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