Archiefamous Loc: Manhattan

I bought a used gitzo traveler tripod for under 125 dollars. Well built and stable if used properly. No reason to buy new

Archiefamous Loc: Manhattan

I bought a used gitzo traveler tripod for under 125 dollars. Well built and stable if used properly. No reason to buy new

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

First of all, if money is not an issue buy the best you can afford. Aluminum has been the standard and today they are lighter than ever. Carbon fiber are light and better in the snow. It is said they are not good under windy conditions where aluminum are much better.
I use both and I have a Manfrotto and a Gitzo made of aluminum that are too heavy already for my needs. My most frequently use tripod is a cheap Dolica aluminum tripod that I bought a few years ago for $45. Using good tripod techniques I never had an issue with sharpness.

Hammer Loc: London UK

Consider a good monopod. With the right technique you will get amazing results . I use a Sirui, the build quality is excellent and its a lot better designed and cheaper than other brands.

agillot

70 mm is not wide enough , a 28 / 300 would be best .a mono pod also could be used at time in low light / speed .

dbjazz Loc: Long Island, NY

If you must have some extra stability, get a monopod. They are easy to carry and store. Also, many locations will not allow you to set up a tripod as it interferes with foot traffic. An alternative is a small tripod like the Pedco Ultra-Pod (https://www.amazon.com/Pedco-UltraPod-Lightweight-Camera-Tripod/dp/B000ANGNN0) is remarkably stable and can be set up on a wall or other stable surface for shots that require remote shutter release.

Nikon1201

MeFoto , light weight very sturdy and will hold my D610 with a Sigma 50-500 with no sag.

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

3 legs. MeFoto makes a good travel tripod. It’s aluminum reasonably light weight and folds down to fit in a carry on.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Small = light, and flimsy. Not a good combination for a tripod. You want a tripod that will support your camera and lens and keep it vibration free while taking pictures.

You should consider a tripod that isn't really small and really light but you don't necessarily need one that is super big and heavy either. You will spend around $300 for a good tripod with a good ball head or other head. I prefer ball heads. This is a good one but I got one step up from this:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1162344-REG/manfrotto_mk190xpro3_bhq2_aluminum_tripod_with.html

pappleg

So, 4 legs would be a quad pod?!

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

I would get a Manfroto 190 series 4 section leg tripod. Carbon if you have the budget.
They are very strong yet light and fit easily into a suitcase. I carry mine with a bag with a strap that slings across my chest and shoulder. Hardly know I have it yet it is with me. Anything bigger or heavier you will NOT carry and is a worthless waste of money as you don't have it with you because it is a pain to carry.
Yes there are many super strong tripods but miserable to carry and not near as versatile. The 190 series get down to the ground for close ups and is tall enough for a 6' person to easily use.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

Hi and welcome...

There's a good overview of travel tripods here: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/buying-guide/travel-tripods

Personally I use Gitzo tripods, but of the less expensive ones on the above list, the Benro Travel Angel Series 2 and Series 1 tripods impress me the most. I've seen a lot of good feedback about those, which cost $400 and $350 respectively (ballhead included). The Series 2 is a little larger and heavier, but rated for heavier loads and probably the more stable of the two.

There's a more general discussion of tripods here: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/buying-guide/the-tripod-explained

I also recommend you use the UHH forum search feature. Tripods have been discussed here a lot!

Carbon is better than aluminum in a number of ways (lighter, absorbs some vibrations, etc.)... But a decent quality carbon tripod is more expensive.

The fewer leg sections, the more stable a tripod will be... Also faster to set up. However, the fewer the leg sections, the less compact a standard height tripod will be.

I'd also recommend a tripod that uses twist type leg locks. Those don't protrude and are self adjusting. The twist type are a little slower than lever type to set up, but less likely to get accidentally released by snagging a cuff or a sleeve, etc. The twist type leg locks are also less likely to be damaged or to do damage while packed for travel.

Look carefully at the height of tripod. You want something tall enough to be comfortable to use, but if at all possible want to avoid having to raise a center column because that makes a tripod less stable. It can be tricky reading the specs because in some cases tripod dimensions are shown without the center column raised and/or without a head installed, while others appear to report the height both with a head installed and the column fully extended.

When calculating the height of a tripod, keep in mind that it doesn't need to be as tall as you... it typically just needs to bring the camera's viewfinder eyeport to your eye level or slightly above at most. Also keep in mind that the tripod head, any quick release system you use, and the camera body itself all add to the overall height where the eyeport will end up.

For a trip to England, I'd take some relatively fast (large aperture) and image stabilized lenses. There are a lot of possible interior shooting locations (cathedrals, etc.), street photography, night shots, and sometimes less than bright days! Like another response, I think you'd find shorter focal lengths more important than a 70-300mm zoom. Last time I was in England, the longest focal length I used was 200mm, and that was on full frame (i.e., approx. the same as a 135mm lens on your DX camera). But I didn't use that telephoto a lot, mostly used much shorter lenses... 20mm, 35mm, 85mm, 135mm (equal to approx. 14mm, 24mm, 56mm and 90mm on your DX camera).

Goldyrock

A monopod with foldable legs might work. I have Benro that works well on my Sony A77 with Tamron 18-270. It works well. Around $75.

Ed Commons

Check in to renting a tripod from a camera store in England. I have done this in the past. A lot easier than taking one with you

rjandreoff Loc: Hawaii

I have the MeFoto aluminum Global Traveler. High quality components and is easy to set up and take down. After 3 months in Australia and New Zealand, in all types of terrain, weather -- Terrific! Folds up well, stores inside a standard 22" roller bag. Specs say a rating of 26 lbs and that is valid. May be a bit more $$ than your budget. Mefoto has a full line, with most price points covered. BUT it is a bit heavy.