CurleyB Loc: MAITLAND FL

After 2 D3200s crapped out on me for different reasons I opted to buy a more sturdy camera, sucked it up and got a D750. (I was stuck with Nikon because of the lenses and attachments already in my bag.) While doing some night shooting I found my cheapo tripod was not up to the additional weight of my new camera. In order to avoid going through a bunch of different tripods, I was looking for recommendations. Criteria is: cost, weight, ease of use, replacement parts, etc. Any suggestions, and why?

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

My only suggestion is to log on to B&H and use their selection criteria. Check the boxes that are important and you'll whittle it down to what you want.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Tripods-Support/ci/8159/N/4075788743

pwrxprt Loc: Beaumont, California

Good luck with your D750. I have one for about 3 years now and love it especially after putting the 24-120 lens on it. I have a ProMaster carbon fiber tripod that works very well with my D750 with all my lenses including my 200-500. It is small enough to fit easily in my luggage when I travel and is very lightweight, but sturdy. One leg unscrews from the tripod and becomes a monopod. So it is pretty versatile as I can use it in both modes. I'm sure you'll many replies here, but be sure you choose what works or you.

davesit Loc: Lansing, New York

I've been using a Neewer carbon fiber tripod this past few months, including using it to support a D850 with the 200-500mm lens on it. Quite happy with it.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I1C8VGI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

BLUE2654 Loc: New Haven, Connecticut

I use a Neewer Camera Tripod Monopod with Rotatable Center Column for Panoramic Shooting - Aluminum Alloy 75 inches/191 Centimeters, 360 Degree Ball Head for DSLR Camera Video Camcorder up to 26.5 pounds. It's a bit heavy but very sturdy.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

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imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Best tripod for the money - READ the user reviews ! - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Slik-700DX-Pro-Tripod-Legs-3-Sections-Camera-Tripods-Titanium-Finish-BRAND-NEW/292464133921?epid=127553115&hash=item4418388721:g:MKoAAOSweDhalEjp:sc:UPSGround!34997!US!-1 - you are welcome .....

Be sure to get a decent head - that pans at the TOP - https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leofoto-LH-30R-Dual-Panoramic-Low-Center-Ball-Head-33lb-Load-Panorama-LH-30/202624414684?hash=item2f2d5b33dc:g:QWMAAOSw4uhcicYO

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TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Gene51 is one of our resident tripod experts...

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

The most important criteria for tripod selection is torsional rigidity and not load capacity. The higher the magnification of your lens - be it a long tele or a 1:1 macro - the greater the need for stability. If you are using a 24-120, just about any tripod will work for you, even the ones that Imagemeister is suggesting.

However, if you intend to do lots of macro or use a long tele, then you may be disappointed with any tripod that does not have legs that are at least 37mm in diameter at the top, and carbon fiber as well.

Right now, LeoFoto and Feisol make the best "cheaper" versions of the standard brands of Gitzo and Really Right Stuff. Induro makes a really good look-alike but they have been getting up there in price.

This site has a list of test results of many of the popular tripods, ranked by stiffness and rigidity.

If you look at the last column and click on the header - you can sort the list by overall rating. This is somewhat arbitrary, but the lower you go below a rating of 800, the less happy you will be. Anything with a rating of 1400 or better will serve you extremely well. You are going to get a lot of suggestions based on anecdotal experience, but this will at least give you a good basis for comparison to help you make a well-informed decision.

https://thecentercolumn.com/rankings/

The same goes for a head. Not knowing what you will be doing, the general approach is to get a decent ball head. FLM, Sirui and Feisol each make a ball head that works well for around $200 or slightly less. I would not suggest you get a ball head with a load capacity of less than 50 lbs. Those that I have seen either have too small a ball, or cannot completely lock any movement. You want as large a ball as you can get, and the $200 price point pretty much separates the toys from the real gear.

Oh, and you may want to look up Nest tripods - the importer, Camera Cottage, is a UHH member as well - MT Shooter. Hey may have something to offer you. Other UHH readers have them and they seem to like them. I have not seen one in person so I don't have anything to offer you on that.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

LOL


How deep are your pockets ??

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Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Only as deep as they have to be to avoid spending hard-earned money on stuff that may not get the job done.

Also - just checking to see if you were out taking pictures or just sitting in front of your computer. I was out for a few hours myself - spring migration is in full swing - there are warblers everywhere I look. Someone counted 50 eagles at Bombay Hook. What's it like down by you - besides hot and humid?

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

Yes, the migrants are gone, most nesters have fledged, nothing left but us crazy year-rounders and hurricane season/watching
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CurleyB Loc: MAITLAND FL

I have deep pockets but short arms.

RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

It’s pretty hard to recommend anything without knowing what lenses you’re using, as well as how portable it needs to be. To save some money you might consider a used tripod, and I’m sure many of us have some favorites we could recommend. Good luck!