What to look for in a Tripod
Ian, a moderator of ClubSnap forums, has provided some great tips on how to choose the best Tripod for your self. This is a very valuble post for anyone interested in buying a new tripod.
The nine points Ian mentions are:
Click here to view Ians post. It goes into much more detail that the quote given above.
1) Stability (critical)
2) Anti-vibration qualities (critical)
3) Load carrying capacity (critical)
4) height range (lowest to highest)
5) Leg lock and operational issues
6) Construction quality / durability
7) Spare parts availablity
Weight
9) Cost
[ Thanks to weblogs inc for finding this post. ]