For macro, you may want to consider an articulated tripod like the Benbo or
Unilock, or one with a
tilting centrepost. see
http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=000Ixm
Outdoor tripods should have sealed leg bottoms to keep muck out.
If you're into birds or wildlife, carry a stool or get a tripod which can hold
your camera at eye
height.
I have and like the manfrotto/bogen tripods. Sturdy, reasonable weight.
I always test a tripod by pressing hard down on it, trying to twist it, and so
on. Most unscientific.
tOM
On Tuesday, July 04, 2006 at 17:52,
Komtanoo Pinpimai <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm new to tripod and looking a medium weight tripod for macro and
> night scene shooting. Most of my equipments are not so heavy except
> the tamron 80-200mm.
> There are too many tripods/heads on the BH and it's really confusing,
> so.. could anybody recommend a good combination(tripod/head) that does
> the job within $200 budget ?
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