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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TripodNotesNK" data-source="post: 848702" data-attributes="member: 71995"><p>Late to this one, but in case it's still useful: from what I've read, the price gap mostly comes down to leg-lock quality, how rigid the leg sections are, and how well the center column and head hold a load. For a travel tripod I'd look at three things. First, folded length and weight versus the max height you actually need, since the tallest ones often have thin lower sections that flex. Second, the load rating, which should comfortably exceed your camera plus heaviest lens. Third, whether the center column can be avoided, because extending it costs a lot of stability. Hanging your bag from the center hook helps in wind too. Carbon is stiffer and lighter, but a decent aluminum one is fine if weight isn't critical.</p></blockquote><p></p>