VERY Cheap Tripod

[Cosmic Cinemas]

Hi, this may sound really cheap, but I am looking for a tripod for under 200 dollars (preferrably around 150)

It needs to support up to 10 pounds or more.

it also needs to be at least 50-55 inches, at working highth

And, it MUST have a bubble level.


Thanks. I know 200 dollars is really cheap for a tripod, but I'm on a budget right now.

 

[Beatlesfan1225]

To be honest, a tripod is one of the most essential things for filmmaking. It's not something I want to compromise on. It needs sturdy legs, a bowl for levelling your head, quick release plate, bubble level, Sturdy ground or midlevel spreader and it needs to have perfect fluid motion in pan and tilt.

I doubt you can get all of that in a 80 dollar tripod!

I agree 100 percent here, a tripod is a key component that you shouldn't skimp out on if you don't have to. I have a couple of these $50 Best Buy tripods (Made by Dynex, a Best Buy brand) and they do the job fine. But whenever I get on a $200 tripod, it's like hopping off the sketchy carnival Ferris Wheel to ride Space Mountain.