Best Tripod and head for under $350

13 years 7 months ago #16 by Lucky One
I have a cheap'o tripod that I bought and would like to invest into something better and easier to adjust and move around. I have a budget of $350 that I would like to stay under for both the tripod and head. Which combo do you recommend? This will be holding a Nikon D300 and my heaviest lens is a 105mm and then I have a 18-200mm lens also. However I think the 105 is heavier.

Thanks for the help.


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13 years 7 months ago #87 by Homer


Benbo Benbo 2 Kit with Professional Ballhead and Case - Supports 27 lb (12 kg)
www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/247266-RE...dard_Tripod_Kit.html
$349.95


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13 years 7 months ago #446 by DavidNM
Check out Vanguard at : justvanguard.com/products.html?catalog [decision_model_guids][0]=b817cd2d-a60f-45ca-adb2-0445bcc2883b

They've got a lot of different choices - most very high quality. Make sure you get a ball head (B100 or B200). You'll also have to evaluate your needs re weight, portability, etc. I have the D300 and 18-200 lens as well. When I started getting into HDR I quickly found out the difference between a good tripod and the Wally World special.


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13 years 7 months ago #557 by JB

DavidNM wrote: Check out Vanguard at : justvanguard.com/products.html?catalog [decision_model_guids][0]=b817cd2d-a60f-45ca-adb2-0445bcc2883b

They've got a lot of different choices - most very high quality. Make sure you get a ball head (B100 or B200). You'll also have to evaluate your needs re weight, portability, etc. I have the D300 and 18-200 lens as well. When I started getting into HDR I quickly found out the difference between a good tripod and the Wally World special.


Now what head are you using on your set up?


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13 years 6 months ago #2134 by solid gold
I too am thinking about getting a tripod for my camera but wasn't really sure which one to get.


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