B&H Photo and Video has an article listing 10 full-size tripods that they would recommend, complete with links to their online store to buy them. Of course, selecting the same model tripod on Amazon, Adorama or your local camera shop would work as well.
If your camera is particularly heavy, outfitted with a long telephoto or you just don't want your camera flapping about in the wind, a sturdy tripod can assist in getting a tack sharp shot. One of these tripods is rated to support up to 50 lbs of gear. Now that is a big camera.
While the article does not itself explain what the features listed mean, B&H has another page (mentioned within the article) that has a tripod buying guide. Choosing which tripod will work for you requires reading the articles and checking the specs for the tripods that interest you.
Knowing what you want (is the tripod for video, still landscape photos, wildlife photos, etc.) and the weight of your gear can help select the appropriate tripod for your budget.
Here is a brief listing of the first three recommendations:
- Really Right Stuff TVC-33 Versa Series 3 Mk2 Carbon Fiber Tripod and BH-55 Ball Head
- Gitzo GT2532 Mountaineer Series 2 Carbon Fiber Tripod and GH1382QD Series 1 Center Ball Head
- FEISOL CT-3472LV Elite Rapid Carbon Fiber Tripod with Leveling Center Column and CB-40D Ball Head
Others include (in alphabetical order): 3 Legged Thing, Benro, Induro, Manfrotto, Oben and Slik. There are, of course, other brands and types of tripods out there, so it is worthwhile to search for more recommendations.
Read on at 10 recommended full-size tripods.
