Recommend your tripod, please!

[stephm0188]

Mine is a way old Bilora hammidown that I'd like to replace. TIA!

[mominatrix]

Manfrotto. Fabulous. Get the head with the ball adjustment. You'll thank me later.

[df]

Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs
Manfrotto 327RC2 Joystick Head with Quick Release (Black)

I read a ton of reviews last year and bought the above. They were kind of expensive but they'll last forever. It's so easy to use. My only complaint is it's kind of heavy if I wanted to take it hiking. Everything quality that was lighter was way out of my budget.

[sailorette]

I have a Manfrotto 322RC2 Joystick Head and it is A-MAZING. The legs are important but not so memorable.

[dutchgirl678]

I have a Manfrotto tripod and ballhead as well. Don't remember the exact types. But I liked that the legs spread out really far so you can get your camera really close to the ground.

[starshine]

May 15, 2012 14:48:15 GMT -5 df said:

Manfrotto 055XPROB Pro Tripod Legs
Manfrotto 327RC2 Joystick Head with Quick Release (Black)

I read a ton of reviews last year and bought the above. They were kind of expensive but they'll last forever. It's so easy to use. My only complaint is it's kind of heavy if I wanted to take it hiking. Everything quality that was lighter was way out of my budget.

I have a Manfrotto tripod + joystick head & LOVE it! For hiking, I take a Gorilla tripod, like this one: www.amazon.com/Joby-GP2-D1EN-Gorillapod-Flexible-Digital/dp/B001QVUEFI/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1337545243&sr=8-8. It's small & super flexible.