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<blockquote data-quote="Bill16" data-source="post: 337160" data-attributes="member: 15356"><p>I went through this problem getting a tripod for my macro needs, and I didn't really find a cheap tripod that fit all my needs. But I did find cheap pan fluid head tripods that were plenty stable and even carbon fiber though not as ideal for DSLRs as a really good ball head, but would work fairly well for shots not needed to be very close to the ground. I had a used SLIK brand tripod that I only paid $40.00 for. Anyway this might be a strong yet cheap option that might be worth checking into.</p><p></p><p>Right now I'm thrilled with the tripod and ball head I have, but the ball head was $400.00 by itself and you'd still need the plate or L bracket and tripod legs. I was extremely lucky a friend gave me a Cabelas tripod legs that seem to work very well, but I have no clue about what they cost or even the model, so I can't tell you much about them except that my buddy used them with His D800 until he upgraded to gitzo legs. </p><p></p><p>So other than going the pan head video tripod route at a cheap price, I would highly suggest thinking about investing more into a good tripod even if it's more expensive than you originally wanted to buy. If weight isn't an issue I'd recommend looking at older used gitzo legs since are are strong but inexpensive and then spend the money on a good ARCA swiss ball head suitable to your needs. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p>It's one of the best investments I've made in camera gear to be honest, and so much better to use than what I had, for my macro shots. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Anyway I wish you the best of luck which ever way you decide to go! But maybe keep this thought in mind, that your trusting it to hold up a very expensive Nikon. <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="Bill16, post: 337160, member: 15356"] I went through this problem getting a tripod for my macro needs, and I didn't really find a cheap tripod that fit all my needs. But I did find cheap pan fluid head tripods that were plenty stable and even carbon fiber though not as ideal for DSLRs as a really good ball head, but would work fairly well for shots not needed to be very close to the ground. I had a used SLIK brand tripod that I only paid $40.00 for. Anyway this might be a strong yet cheap option that might be worth checking into. Right now I'm thrilled with the tripod and ball head I have, but the ball head was $400.00 by itself and you'd still need the plate or L bracket and tripod legs. I was extremely lucky a friend gave me a Cabelas tripod legs that seem to work very well, but I have no clue about what they cost or even the model, so I can't tell you much about them except that my buddy used them with His D800 until he upgraded to gitzo legs. So other than going the pan head video tripod route at a cheap price, I would highly suggest thinking about investing more into a good tripod even if it's more expensive than you originally wanted to buy. If weight isn't an issue I'd recommend looking at older used gitzo legs since are are strong but inexpensive and then spend the money on a good ARCA swiss ball head suitable to your needs. :) It's one of the best investments I've made in camera gear to be honest, and so much better to use than what I had, for my macro shots. :) Anyway I wish you the best of luck which ever way you decide to go! But maybe keep this thought in mind, that your trusting it to hold up a very expensive Nikon. :) [/QUOTE]
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