which Tripod w/D200 ? such a maze

[fredrik_calabrese]

if your not hiking with your tripod weight is a good thing, weight is stability. I use an old Gitzo studex tripod i got off ebay for 70 $. Its sturdy, i have used it with medium format gear, and even a 560mm Leitz tele lens.

 

I prefer a three way head for everything other than portraiture.

[louisekennedy]

I spent a fair amount of time at the photo store checking out Gitzo's and Bogen's. the

Gitzo is really nice, and I can see the difference, but for the amount of time I will use the

tripod I decided to take the advice here and go for the Bogen 3021 B Pro. And I walked

away with the

Bogen / Manfrotto 488RC2 Midi Ball, quick release. Both together for around 300. The

Kirk's do seem great from what I can see online and the raves here, but I will wait until I

really get more use out of this tripod.

 

I brought tripod home and put the camera onto it, and it's great fun. I can already see the

huge value. So incredibly sturdy. I'm very happy with my choice and thank you all for your

good advice, some of which I will no doubt use in the future. But for now I will stick with

the Bogen ball head, seems like a good fit.

 

L