Selecting the Best Camera Tripod...for Your Own Purposes
Unless you're strictly point-and-shoot, you'll surely need a good tripod. Thankfully, they happen to be a very inexpensive addition to your digital camera repertoire. They'll also help you make good usage of your camera's timer option, make things easier while you use a camera remote, or help take a study picture wherever you travel.
For your review are several top-rated tripods, of all different sizes, types and features. Read through the reviews, and decide which one is best for your personal purposes! All tripods are sorted by price (high to low). This page contains the following:
Standard Tripods | Monopods | Table Top Tripods | Flexible Tripods
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Standard Tripods
The bread and butter of your typical photographer
Manfrotto 3051 Studio Pro Tripod without Head for Medium Format Cameras (Silver)
* 85.5" maximum height with center column
* 27 x 4 x 4 inches ; 5 pounds
* Great for medium format cameras up to 5-by-4-inches
* Automatic simultaneous or individual leg release system that permits the legs to be extended
* Rubber feet with retractable spiked feet are standard
* Place at low camera position with the platform at only 17 inches, or up to over 7 feet
* 26.5-pound maximum load
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Amazon Price: $314.90 (as of 12/21/2009) 
List Price: $350.00
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Velbon El Carmagne 530 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Pan Head and Case
* 64.7" Maximum Height
* 26.5 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches ; 9 pounds
* Lightweight, durable tripod with rigid carbon fiber legs and magnesium body
* 3-way quick-release pan head; effortless lever-lock system for quick adjustments
* Split center column enables low-angle and semi-low-angle positions
* Scratch-resistant neoprene grips/rubber feet; incl. tripod case
* Adjusts from 10.2 to 64.7 inches; supports 25 pounds
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Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $449.95
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Manfrotto 3021BPRO Professional Tripod without Head (Black)
* 69.3" maximum height with center column
* 27 x 4 x 4 inches ; 5 pounds
* Easy switching between low angle and normal shooting with center column design
* Leg warmers on two legs keeps hands protected in cold weather
* Double-positioning vertical and horizontal center column
* Rapid-action lever leg locks with just 45-degree run
* 13.3-pound maximum load
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Amazon Price: (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $223.00
Velbon DF-60 Dual Function Light Weight Tripod
* 64" Maximum Height
* dual function tripod: For use as both a photo and video tripod
* Sure-grip pan/tilt control handle
* 3-way panhead with quick release camera platform designed for use with both 35mm cameras and camcorders
* Geared center column with preset friction control system
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Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $49.99
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Monopods
Especially for photography on-the-go!
Manfrotto 694 4-Section MagFiber Monopod (Black)
* Four-section, lightweight carbon fiber and magnesium locking collars monopod
* Quick-action adjustable lever locks that instantly secure leg extensions in place with no slippage or rotation
* Wrist strap for secure and convenient operation
* Camera platform with dual 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch camera fixing screw
* 65-inch maximum height, 11-pound maximum load
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Amazon Price: $175.00 (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $193.00
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Bogen 3231 Professional Monopod with Deatchable Legs
* Extends to 67.8 Inches
* Closed Length is 29.2
* Includes 3 foldaway legs
* Carrying weight is only 4 pounds
* Maximum Load Capacity is 26.5 pounds
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Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $123.00
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Manfrotto 679B Monopod 3-Section Replaces 679 (Black)
* Features the "Quick-Action" lever lock system with 45° flip allowing the sections to be quickly set-up and adjusted.
* Wrist carrying strap
* Quick action lever leg lock system with 45° flip
* Large 2.3" camera/head platform with plastic cover and dual 1/4-20" - 3/8" camera screw
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Amazon Price: $47.90 (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $54.00
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Canon Monopod 100 for SLR Cameras & Lenses
* 21.3 x 2.2 x 2.1 inches
* 4-section monopod that comes with mini-ballhead
* Extends to 64.5 inches; folds down to 21.3 inches
* Foam grip on the top leg section, a hand strap, and rubber leg tip
* Weighs just over a pound
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Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $45.00
Table Top Tripods
Perfect for still life and product shots
Manfrotto 709BR DIGI Table Top Tripod with Ball Head (Brushed Silver)
* 360-deg. pan and a 90-deg. tilt
* Maximum Height: 4.3 inches
* Minimum Height: 4.3 inches
* Closed Length: 7.9 inches
* Maximum Load Capacity: 4.4 lbs.
* Weight: .4 lbs.
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Amazon Price: $39.90 (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $37.00
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Giottos U Pod Table Top Ball Head 400200; Load 7 Lbs. - Giottos QU200
* Folds to 9.65"
* Extends to 14.4"
* Legs fold into column for storage or use as a Pistol Grip
* Supports 7 pounds
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Amazon Price: (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $45.50
Vanguard VS-52 Table Pod with Extendable Legs
* Extension height: 5.1 inches
* Folded height: 5.3 inches
* Weight: 0.3 pounds (4.8 ounces)
* Ball head
* Three flexible wire legs and plastic ball feet
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Amazon Price: (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $19.99
Flexible Tripods
A cool new idea that just might do the trick!
Joby GP3 Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras
* 9.8 x 2.4 x 2.4 inches ; 8.5 ounces
* Flexible tripod designed for digital SLRs or camcorders weighing up to 6.6 pounds (3 kilograms)
* Fits into your purse, backpack, or roomy jacket pocket
* Innovative segmented leg design to ensure secure mounting
* Standard universal 1/4-20 screw for attaching your camera to the tripod mount (or use your own tripod head); 1/4-to-3/8-inch adapter included
* Expands creative options, or lets everyone get into self-timer shots
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Amazon Price: $49.95 (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $54.95
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Joby GP2-E1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod for Digital SLR Cameras
* 9.8 x 2 x 2 inches ; 5.8 ounces
* Flexible tripod designed for digital cameras weighing up to 1.75 pounds (800 grams)
* Fits into your purse, backpack, or roomy jacket pocket
* Innovative segmented leg design to ensure secure mounting
* Standard universal 1/4-20 screw for attaching your camera to the tripod mount
* Lets everyone get into self-timer shots
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Amazon Price: $39.00 (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $39.99
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Joby GP1-D1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey)
* 1.2 x 1.2 x 5.9 inches ; 0.8 ounces
* Flexible tripod designed for digital cameras weighing up to 12.5 ounces (335 grams)
* Fits into your purse, backpack, or jacket pocket
* Innovative segmented leg design to ensure secure mounting
* Standard universal 1/4-20 screw for attaching your camera to the tripod mount
* Lets everyone get into self-timer shots
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Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $21.99
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Vanguard VS41 Flexible MiniTripod
* 10 x 10 x 5 inches ; 1.2 pounds
* Lightweight, portable tripod for those times when size matters
* Ball panhead, 2 sections, and rubber feet
* Extension height: 5.1 inches
* Folded height: 5.3 inches
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Amazon Price: $3.45 (as of 12/21/2009)
List Price: $5.99
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