I don't see anything professional about those tripods. They look very much like my old $15 Sunpak amateur tripod I got years ago with my first home camcorder. It is very difficult to find a decent professional tripod for under $300 (in the US; in UK, it would likely be even higher). The stability of the legs of these lightweight consumer models is a big problem, but much more serious problem is the head, which simply does not allow consistently fluid motion.

You can, of course, use one of these cheap models, as long as you are prepared to spend a lot of time trying to get your movement smooth. In general, cheap tripod is better than no tripod at all, but the difference isn't all that great.

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Originally posted by Vasic

I don't see anything professional about those tripods. They look very much like my old $15 Sunpak amateur tripod I got years ago with my first home camcorder. It is very difficult to find a decent professional tripod for under $300 (in the US; in UK, it would likely be even higher). The stability of the legs of these lightweight consumer models is a big problem, but much more serious problem is the head, which simply does not allow consistently fluid motion.

You can, of course, use one of these cheap models, as long as you are prepared to spend a lot of time trying to get your movement smooth. In general, cheap tripod is better than no tripod at all, but the difference isn't all that great.

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thanks..

I'm actually looking for a professional-look tripod for my consumer camera..I will practice with that tripod and will shoot couple of documentary/short film as well..Of course, I will buy a professional one, but that needs time ?:(?

I just can't find any tripod that works fine with my 350gm consumer camera; gives better service and is cheaper..

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Originally posted by mahdyhasan
These tripods seem good and strong, and have good heights..you can have adjustable tilt/pan controls...I am just wondering whether these tripods have stability or not..though NetGadget is saying they do have..but when i extend the tripods to maximum height, will they be stable??

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Any tripod at its full extension will be unstable. Since
this is all you can afford it will be fine for now. Use
your common sense and do not raise the tripod to its
fullest height and walk away from it.

As vasic mentioned you will have some issues with the
friction head and the inexpensive materials used, but
it's better than not having a tripod at all.

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