Low price or cheap and Tripod don't go together. You don't want junk so for $200 I'd say used definitely. Personally I am partial to Gitzo tripods and heads. I have two complete ones. But Gitzo are of the most expensive of tripods. Though, I've had good luck finding nearly like new on Ebay used, but not for $200. My second one and a side arm were all purchased used. The first one from say before 1984 was purchased by my girlfriend now wife as a gift! I bought a second head for it. Then a couple years ago I purchased a second used Gitzo legs and head, and before that a side arm, all same old school style, whence the good prices I think.

If you were close by to save on the large cost of shipping, and you could stretch up to $240 I have a slightly used Manfrotto 2 Heads and Set of Legs Tripod I would like to sell. I'm not sure you'd like the pistol grip any better than I did as it is hard to use with arthritic hands. The Tri-Axis Pan Head would probably work better for you. I just did not like this modern system and opted for a second used Gitzo. I'm talking about a

Manfrotto Tripod System For Sale
Like New Slightly Used – Purchased Mainly March – July 2014

Manfrotto 190XPROB Aluminum Tripod Legs
Manfrotto 322RC2 Pistol Grip Head
Manfrotto 802RC2 Tri-Axis Pan Head
2 Manfrotto QR200PL Camera Plates
2 Manfrotto 323RC2 Rapid Connect Adapters
Original Carrying Bag

Medium Weight Tripod System

$240.00 All

But you can probably find a one head older used Manfrotto locally for about $200.

I have decided that I need a new tripod. The one I have was my dad's from his days of portrait and wedding photography. Probably purchased around 1963. I have never used a tripod much except for time exposures but now at my advancing age (66) I am finding hand held to be a little challenging some days. Definitely not all of the time, but there are times when a tripod would be a smart addition. I have shopped B&H and Adorama and quickly became overwhelmed with all of the choices. I don't do video and I am on a fixed income so I'm looking for something under $200.00 all included. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I would be mounting a Canon 7D on it. No extremely heavy lenses at this time. I would be carrying it around with me from time to time. Thank you.