Beachhawk wrote:
Amazon has a large number of carbon fiber tripods at various price points. I think a lot depends on how much weight it's going to hold, the environment into which you are going to take it, how much weight you are willing to tolerate, and how often you plan on using it.
The main purpose of a tripod is to hold your gear rock steady so you obtain a fantastically sharp image. You don;t want one that will sway in a light breeze. You get what you pay for. I suggest than anyone considering a tripod read the information on the Really Right Stuff site first. Gitzo is also a great brand as well as a few others. Best of luck.