some tips to look out for when getting a tripod....
...check out the weight it is able to support. ie. total wt of camera, lens, flash....must be below the tripod's supportable wt.
...plastic threading at head/stand joints is ok; but be vary of faster wearing off of the threads if tripod is used frequently and the head may become loose.
advisable to pay abit more for a metal head joints... for peace of mind when yr cam is mounted on it.
sturdy tripod don't topple so easily, accidentally or not...and besides, can withstand stronger outdoor winds.
note: have you considered giving a thought on getting a mono-pod? cheaper, sturdy and convenient....
yes i am...the Slik u212. reviewed over here http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=450021i was going to buy a slik tripod 740.
affordable price.. at cp. but wanna hear opinions from u guys
i m using slik sprint pro, the older version thats w/o the sponge on the leg. using it for my compact cameras. very happy with it, but not the ball head, sbh100. changed it to giottos mh-1303 series.
i've read that thread tooyes i am...the Slik u212. reviewed over here http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=450021
basically followed a mantra which i adapted based on my findings,
good and light is expensive but easy to find.
cheap and light is not recommended but is everywhere.
good and cheap will not be light but almost impossible to find.
The Slik U212 falls under the third option. Since you are going Cathay Photo, might as well take a look at it just take note its an old school Made in Japan tripod.
sorry i overlooked the help given by u guys..
Sorry to say that my budget is so tight now... i too wish i can get one that cost around $150 or so, for a better tripod..
right now i can only afford something around $100...
I read up many threads abt tripods..
Wanna ask.. wad do u guys think abt Fancier 6662 @ $88? Cos i nearly bought it last night online. O_O