Lost my tripod and have extremely limited budget for replacement

5 years 1 day ago #640690 by TGonzo
What a sh#t% week this has been for me.  I managed to misplace my tripod or someone stole it.  Honestly I'm not sure.  But I need it and don't have much $$ for replacement.  Actually I have $185 to try to find a replacement.  AND that needs to include the ball head.  My old one was a Vanguard Alta Pro 264 which was something like $300 bucks.  Which I don't have now.  

Can you make a suggestion for under $185 please?  

Thank you.


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5 years 1 day ago #640692 by Scotty

TGonzo wrote: What a sh#t% week this has been for me.  I managed to misplace my tripod or someone stole it.  Honestly I'm not sure.  But I need it and don't have much $$ for replacement.  Actually I have $185 to try to find a replacement.  AND that needs to include the ball head.  My old one was a Vanguard Alta Pro 264 which was something like $300 bucks.  Which I don't have now.  

Can you make a suggestion for under $185 please?  

Thank you.


Sorry you're having a rough one.  Things will turn around, you can always count on change.

What kind of cam are you using on the tripod? Weight will be a factor.

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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5 years 6 hours ago #640805 by Ira Weber
Well that is unfortunate, 

Here you go:


3 Legged Thing 3LT Punks! Travis Aluminum Travel Tripod with AirHed Neo Ballhead - TRAVIS$179.99

You'll find a number of photographers swear by their 3 Legged Thing tripods, they are affordable and well made.  This one falls almost perfectly below your budget.  Plus there is free shipping! 


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4 years 11 months ago #640990 by Randy Shaw
Bonro, Sirui, and 3 Legged Thing all have options that will work for you.  


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4 years 11 months ago #641672 by KenMan
+1 and add Induro onto that list as well. 


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