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<blockquote data-quote="fotojack" data-source="post: 82893" data-attributes="member: 16"><p>Hi Maureen. Welcome to Nikonites. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> To answer your question.....find out how much your camera and heaviest lens weigh together. Then double that number. Use that number to determine the weight bearing capability of not only the tripod, but the ball head that you'll be using to mount it all on. I always recommend getting the best tripod you can afford without going nuts over it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Look at sites like Manfrotto, Giotto, Slik....there are numerous manufacturers to choose from. some are made from carbon fiber, some are aluminum, and some are even made from composite materials. The whole idea is to eliminate camera shake. My personal preference is a Manfrotto 055 model tripod with a 496RC2 ball head. Others opinion may be different. It all comes down to what you like, and your wallet. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Hope this helps. Any further questions, just ask. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fotojack, post: 82893, member: 16"] Hi Maureen. Welcome to Nikonites. :) To answer your question.....find out how much your camera and heaviest lens weigh together. Then double that number. Use that number to determine the weight bearing capability of not only the tripod, but the ball head that you'll be using to mount it all on. I always recommend getting the best tripod you can afford without going nuts over it. :) Look at sites like Manfrotto, Giotto, Slik....there are numerous manufacturers to choose from. some are made from carbon fiber, some are aluminum, and some are even made from composite materials. The whole idea is to eliminate camera shake. My personal preference is a Manfrotto 055 model tripod with a 496RC2 ball head. Others opinion may be different. It all comes down to what you like, and your wallet. :) Hope this helps. Any further questions, just ask. :) [/QUOTE]
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