I have had a 6 pound STAR-D "professional" tripod for over 40 years, but because of the weight I often don't bother to carry it around. I have been looking and trying to research tripods, but that's difficult on the internet because there are so many products, and apparently some of the brands with good reputations are now selling cheaper copies of their former models, apparently with a drop in quality.

I'm looking to purchase a quality tripod, but is the Gitzo GK1555T-82TQD worth the close to $1000 price, when something like MeFOTO Classic Carbon Fiber Globetrotter Travel Tripod is available for a third of the price? I don't want to spend over around $500, but don't want to feel I compromised on weight or quality to save a few $'s

I will likely be using either the Nikon 28-300 zoom, or the 18-35 mm for landscapes. Camera with either lens is under 4 pounds, but the 28-300 does get a bit front heavy when zoomed out to 300mm.

I am a long time photographer. I was the organizer for the Long Island Photography meetup for 10 years with over 250 members.
I am not new to photography. The one thing that often surprises me, is how rude, nasty and mean some of the people...mostly men...are on this site. I tend to picture an old man, in his underwear, alone, lonely and posting negative comments.

Some people feel they have to criticize, insult, make rude remarks, make fun of, etc, when people post something. They do this even if they aren't even interested in the topic.

This is not always a friendly site. There are people that are very helpful, but the rude ones take away from that.

"Whatever you do, don't look in your manual or visit the Nikon site."
"I've always wondered how the human can be so naïve, such that their brain thinks $174.99 is far less expensive than $175. "
"I think too many sellers on UHH have an inflated opinion of what their old, unwanted equipment is worth."

I would like to request in 2018, that those people hold back on their negative comments.
If you don't have something nice to say, don't post anything.

There are newbies here, to both photography and to the use of the computer. Yes, it is easy to say, *just google it* but there is a way to say it without being mean about it. That might not be the first thing someone thinks about when they are trying to get some information.

We all share a love of photography, lets be kind to one another, be helpful, or don't help at all.

Wishing all a Healthy & Happy Holiday.

Oh no in the middle of printing my Christmas Calendars my Canon Pixma iP 4820 has died. The error message is B200 if that means anything.I have tried unplugging and re-plugging and turning it on and off in the hope the orange light would not flash anymore, but sadly nothing.
If any one has any ideas please let me know.
Also should I be able to afford a new one they all seem to be wireless. My lap top is at least five years old, would I be able to hook up a wireless model.
Thanks in advance.