Ultimate Tripod Guide

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Great Photos Using a Tripod

From professional photographers to the enthusiastic amateur, every photographer should have a tripod. For those shots where you really are wanting to take your time and take the best photo sticking your camera on a tripod really does help. No more shakes. This lens has the best tripods.

Digital Cameras and Tripods 

When it comes to digital photography a tripod is a must, especially when using the lower end cameras which tend to show more noticeable signs of shutter lag. In general, many digital cameras need slower shutter speeds and are susceptible to blur, so the tripod in the studio and out in the field will give you much better results.

The sharpness of all your images will improve if you apply the use of a tripod any time you can.

Great Tripods Under $50 

Celestron Photo / Video Tripod

The Celestron 93606 photo / video tripod is designed specifically for Celestron spotting scopes but also works with a variety of photographic and video cameras. Adjustable legs and a swivel base help provide for precise and stable viewing.

Amazon Price: $42.95 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Opteka 70" Full Size Professional Photo / Video Tripod

Opteka's legendary craftsmanship and state-of-the-art engineering creates a unique professional tripod, ideal for todays photographer: whether shooting digital, film or compact video.

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Sunpak 620-080 8001UT Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Mounting Plate

Extending to over 60 inches, Sunpak's 8001UT can support camera equipment weighing as much as 6 pounds, 9 ounces, far more than many comparably priced tripods.

Amazon Price: $21.78 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Slik Heavy-Duty Tripod with 3-Way Fluid-Effect Head and Built-In Bubble Level

Light in weight, light in price, but heavy in value, the SLIK U series of economy tripods have proved to be so popular and successful that they have been knocked-off by many companies, but none have been able to match the quality and value performance of these versatile tripods.

Amazon Price: $44.95 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Sunpak 620-092 9002DX Tripod with 3-Way Quick-Release Pan Head

The Sunpak 9002DX is an economical full-size tripod that's ideal for still and video cameras of all stripes. The tripod is distinguished by such features as an oversized leg diameter of 1 inch, which handles any 35mm camera with up to a medium telephoto lens

Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 11/29/2009) Buy Now

Great Tripods Under $100 

Slik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo Guide

The award winning U 212 DX is world-renowned designing that has carefully evolved for more than 20 years. Designed primarily for light weight 35mm SLR cameras or compact film and digital cameras, it features a number of exciting design concepts that were born with the original U 212 and have been copied into other tripods world-wide.

Amazon Price: $129.95 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

Sony VCT-1500L Digital Camera & Camcorder Tripod

Insure perfect digital photographs wherever you are with the VCT-1500L tripod from Sony. With legs that expand from 16.9 inches to 59.1 inches and a mounting head that allows a 360? pan and 140? tilt, the VCT-1500L allows you to get perfectly smooth and stable shoots from huge variety of angles.

Amazon Price: $85.24 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

Celestron Heavy-Duty Altazimuth Tripod

Celestron wants to be known as a company that puts quality first in all aspects of its business. It is a complete company, working to make the best possible products backed up by the best possible product support. Because of this commitment to quality, Celestron organized its efforts to manufacture products from the inside out

Amazon Price: $88.61 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

Manfrotto 785 Modo Maxi Photo Video Grip Head Tripod

A tripod helps a photographer get sharp, crisp pictures and video. Unfortunately, many tripods are often bulky and heavy so some are reluctant to carry them along for many outdoor shoots. Fortunately, there is Modo. The MANFROTTO 785B Modo Maxi Tripod is a unique tripod that extends to a useful 59.2 inches high yet can fold down to about 17 inche

Amazon Price: $59.90 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

Manfrotto 718B Digi Tripod with Integrated 3-Way Head and Carrying Bag (Black)

The Bogen-Manfrotto 718B is a compact tripod with a built-in hybrid video/photo three-way head. It is similar to the 718SHB, but with longer leg sections for greater extended height. The 718B has a "dovetail" quick release camera plate (which can be locked in place one-handed), separate pan and tilt locks, and a short pan/tilt bar for more ergonomic use while panning or tracking moving subjects.

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Great Tripods Under $200 

Brunton Full Size Tubular Aluminum Tripod, with removable head

One key to precision viewing is steadiness, which can be difficult to achieve with an unreliable tripod. Now Brunton steps to the plate with its full-size tubular aluminum tripod, which provides an unbeatable combination of rock-solid stability and reliability.

Amazon Price: $123.17 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

Celestron Tripod/Wedge for NexStar 4GT/5i

A stable tripod is a must for serious astronomical observing and photography. This steel field tripod folds down to a compact 8"x28".

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SLIK 615-315 Professional Photo/video Tripod with Panhead

SLIK's exclusive A.M.T. super titanium alloy legs make the PRO 700 DX tripod rock steady yet lighter than it looks. The A.M.T. alloy has a 40% greater strength to weight ration than standard aluminum, meaning the legs are lighter weight yet stronger than the standard metal used in most of today's tripods.

Amazon Price: $139.95 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro Tripod

The Manfrotto 190XPROB three-section tripod is ultra stable, flexible, and easy to use, making it a great choice for professional photographers everywhere. The tripod is distinguished by its Manfrotto-patented horizontal center column, which has been completely redesigned to create a more user-friendly feel.

Amazon Price: $145.00 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

Dolica CX620B104 61-Inch Proline Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head

Dolica's 61-inch carbon fiber Proline tripod is ideal for both indoor and outdoor photography. It's perfect for events and sports activity, capturing that one amazing shot. Designed for use with digital SLR cameras. Key tripod features: professional carbon-fiber construction

Amazon Price: $119.99 (as of 11/30/2009) Buy Now

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