steve40 wrote:
There are several good tripod makers out there, Manfrotto being one of them. They have just introduced a budget line, that should fall right into your price range. All have independent leg angle adjustment, that allows then to remain level, with one leg three steps up the stairs. :)
Check out B&H Photo, and see if you can find your tripod there. They are a reputable company, and will have as good a price as any. And they don't sell gray shade stuff made by who knows who, like E-Bay.