Tripod advice (Page 2): no matter which tripod you buy, make sure it is solidly held in place, particularly out in the field doing landscapes. Get some cheap sandbags you can wrap...

spraguead Loc: Boston, MA

no matter which tripod you buy, make sure it is solidly held in place, particularly out in the field doing landscapes. Get some cheap sandbags you can wrap around the legs, or get one of these;
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/707201-REG/Vanguard_SB_100_SB_100_Stone_Bag.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2drTkvCd4wIV5ZJbCh0F2QVkEAQYBCABEgLvFvD_BwE&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=y

Remember, a good tripod is your sharpest lens.

Lens Creep

OutdoorOldie wrote:

I chose a carbon fiber by Vanguard. Thanks to everyone who helped!
annie

great. may it serve you well!

williejoha

Induro makes great carbon fiber ones at a reasonable price.
WJH

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

OutdoorOldie wrote:

Hello,Hoggers! I am looking for advice on buying tripods. I like macro and landscape photography.I have a table-top tripod for indoor macro,and not any decent regular size tripod. My price limit is $300.00.Less is better,of course😝.Also,I am not a fan of plastic parts.Any advice would be appreciated.TIA
Annie

Benro is a very good manufacture of carbon fiber tripods for under $300.00 dollars. See below.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1157869-REG/benro_tad28c_adventure_8x_carbon_fiber.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoOPq9YWe4wIVQrjACh24WguwEAQYBCABEgJEcvD_BwE&smp=y

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

IMHO, your budget is not enough to purchase a good tripod, one that will hold your camera steady for the shot. If you buy an inexpensive one, you will be buying a better one later, the same mistake I made. Read about tripods on the Really Right Stuff site and call Carter at Camera Cottage first. Best of luck.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

OutdoorOldie wrote:

I chose a carbon fiber by Vanguard. Thanks to everyone who helped!
annie

Did everyone miss this earlier response from the original poster?

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

Have a Bogen (not carbon fiber), with Manfrotto ball head. A little heavy, but works great for me with Nikon series zoom lens & p900.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

Correction: Nikon series D5xxx...

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

OutdoorOldie wrote:

Hello,Hoggers! I am looking for advice on buying tripods. I like macro and landscape photography.I have a table-top tripod for indoor macro,and not any decent regular size tripod. My price limit is $300.00.Less is better,of course😝.Also,I am not a fan of plastic parts.Any advice would be appreciated.TIA
Annie

Six years ago I purchased a Ravelli APGL4 Professional 70” Tripod from Amazon for under $100. A search for that tripod reveals an updated one that is under $70 with reviews that rate it as 91% four or five stars. It is heavy, around seven pounds but solid, stable, and very versatile. I love mine and highly recommend it to others.

Jsykes

REG/oben_ct_3535_be_208t_ct_3535_folding_5_section_carbon.html

Carbon Fiber
Lightweight (2.5 lbs.) and will fold to 12 inches
Great for Landscape

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

cjc2 wrote:

If you buy an inexpensive one, you will be buying a better one later.

Not the end of the world -IF- indeed it happens - If you buy a popular tripod to begin with you can always resell/recoup something - it is actually all part of the "cost/experience" of doing photography .....

Not, the ultimate SHAME it is made out to be here on UHH ....

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Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

OutdoorOldie wrote:

Hello,Hoggers! I am looking for advice on buying tripods. I like macro and landscape photography.I have a table-top tripod for indoor macro,and not any decent regular size tripod. My price limit is $300.00.Less is better,of course😝.Also,I am not a fan of plastic parts.Any advice would be appreciated.TIA
Annie

I recently purchased an aluminum tripod heavy duty construction. One leg unscrews for use as a monopod. It has a hook to weigh it down. It took some wear and tear on a trip to Barcelona. It fit into my luggage and only cost under $150.
As for plastic I understand what you mean. I'm not a fan of something that could blow over in the wind.
I would like to recommend it to you but I don't advertise here. I'm not getting any royalties from the manufacturer. You could private message me for more information.

rph_steven@yahoo.com

Happy Shooting!

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

OutdoorOldie wrote:

Hello,Hoggers! I am looking for advice on buying tripods. I like macro and landscape photography.I have a table-top tripod for indoor macro,and not any decent regular size tripod. My price limit is $300.00.Less is better,of course😝.Also,I am not a fan of plastic parts.Any advice would be appreciated.TIA
Annie

I recently purchased an aluminum tripod heavy duty construction. One leg unscrews for use as a monopod. It has a hook to weigh it down. It took some wear and tear on a trip to Barcelona. It fit into my luggage and only cost under $150.
As for plastic I understand what you mean. I'm not a fan of something that could blow over in the wind.
I would like to recommend it to you but I don't advertise here. I'm not getting any royalties from the manufacturer. You could private message me for more information.

rph_steven@yahoo.com

Happy Shooting!

Dennis 221

3leggedthing

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

spraguead wrote:

no matter which tripod you buy, make sure it is solidly held in place, particularly out in the field doing landscapes. Get some cheap sandbags you can wrap around the legs, or get one of these;
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/707201-REG/Vanguard_SB_100_SB_100_Stone_Bag.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2drTkvCd4wIV5ZJbCh0F2QVkEAQYBCABEgLvFvD_BwE&lsft=BI%3A514&smp=y

Remember, a good tripod is your sharpest lens.

Yes, please remember when your out for that hike with your gear in a back pack and your tripod strapped to it. Oh, yes, you also need to take your rocks with you. A five gallon bucket should do the trick to carry it to your shooting location.