Reddit reviews Neewer Carbon Fiber 66 inches/168 centimeters Camera Tripod Monopod with 360 Degree Ball Head,1/4 inch Quick Shoe Plate,Bag for DSLR Camera,Video Camcorder,Load up to 26.5 pounds/12 kilograms

There are a lot of affordable options on Amazon. The two items below both come in at less than 3.5lbs and are within your desired height range. Carbon fiber will be lighter than aluminum and will dampen vibrations better, so I think its worth extra cost if you'll be biking/hiking with it.

ZOMEI Q666C

Neewer Carbon Fiber

I bought a travel tripod that said it'd support 26.5 pounds and I was hesitant to put a 7d with battery pack and a Sigma 18-35 on it. It's this Neewer Carbon Fiber tripod. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NSEKEMO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_45skDJfaWpbb6

I got it on sale for 30% off and it's really nice for how cheap it was, but I wouldn't dream of putting on my C100.

As someone who hiked 20 miles in the mountains of Colorado with a heavy tripod, don't do it. Find a good carbon fiber one.

I got [this Neewer tripod](Neewer Carbon Fiber 66... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NSEKEMO?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf ) on amazon pretty recently, I’ve been liking it so far for the price. It’s very sturdy and hasn’t moved on me or anything yet during a long exposure.

Only issue I’ve had, I was trying to take pics of the moon with a telephoto lens (Nikon dx 55-300) pointed up at an angle and the ballhead was moving a bit under the weight of the lens. Not a lot, it would mostly just settle a little right when i let go of the lens and then stay there. I would assume a more expensive ballhead doesn’t do that. But, I haven’t had a problem with it when it’s more horizontal or with any of my lighter lenses.

Well, I was looking at this myself:

http://amzn.com/B00NSEKEMO

a video review I found on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChG-CXVqPU0

EDIT: Just saw the pan and tilt head requirement. How about this combination?




Manfrotto MH804-3WUS 3 Way head


http://amzn.com/B014Q0RGK6


Oben CC-2361L 3-Section Carbon Fiber Lateral Tripod Legs


http://amzn.com/B00D49VQCU

I'm looking at this one. I'm not afraid of cheap tripods. My last cheap tripod lasted 20+ years and went on trips to Hawaii and Costa Rica.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NSEKEMO

First of all, cheap equals flimsy. How would you feel about your nice new camera and lens tiling over and hitting the pavement? I’m sure you would be very upset. So ALWAYS make sure the tripod has the correct weight rating to hold your camera and lens. If it doesn’t show it on the amazon page, it’s probably a POS and I wouldn’t trust it. The one I’m linking is a little bit out of your price range, but is still considered cheap for a tripod and will hold up to 26lbs! It’s a tank as far as I am concerned, while still being light, and I trust it completely. Amazon Link

To answer your other question, I would go ballhead. It will do just about anything you want it to.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WWNFRD8 is the one I use. It has been rock solid for me, and I have zero complaints about it.

Otherwise, closer to your max budget is - https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Monopod-Camcorder-kilograms/dp/B00NSEKEMO

And it is a great tripod for the price. Carbon fiber and rock solid

> So if "X" is the straight, common, portrait shot, I need something to have a "XXXXX" and not "XxxXX".

Not quite sure what you mean by this however there are some tripods that have an isolated pan knob like this carbon fiber one for $100

Or this aluminum one for $60

They both have measurement marks on the pan head that will allow you to get repeatable and measures shots each time. Hope this helps!

I got this tripod over the summer, and I've really liked it so far. It's quite affordable for a carbon fiber tripod, and it feels quite high quality, for the most part.

The ball head is smooth, and the adjustment dials feel great. It feels very solid, and not at all fragile. As a bonus, it takes Arca-Swiss style plates, so it's easy to find a cheap replacement if you need to.

The legs can be adjusted to a few different angles, which is very nice. They slide smoothly, and the locking mechanism feels solid.

Unfortunately, the center column is the worst part, IMO. Even when loosened quite a bit, it can be hard to adjust. But it is sturdy.

There are also a few small blemishes, but nothing that's more than a minor cosmetic issue.

I'd definitely recommend this tripod. It's not the best in the world, but it's great value for the money.

I got this Neewer CF tripod on blackfriday. I have to admit, I'm really surprised by the product. I was using a big Manfrotto Aluminium tripod and wanted something lighter for my upcoming trip to Hawaii. It holds up great with my A7ii + FE 70-400 F4 on it so you should be fine with your A6000.

Neewer makes a Carbon Fiber tripod with a solid weigh tolerance, lightweight, strong, sturdy, and only about 110 bucks. Don't waste your money on a Manfrotto or any of that, you really don't need it unless you're doing video, and even then, a Ravelli video tripod is going to do you better.

http://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Lightweight-Portable-Monopod-Capacity/dp/B00NSEKEMO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454098226&sr=8-1&keywords=neewer+carbon+fiber+tripod

(Neewer's also doubles as a monopod, the head is replaceable, and they sell a multitude of different heads for different uses. And yes, that head is a ball head.)

http://www.amazon.com/Ravelli-AVTP-Professional-Camera-Tripod/dp/B00139W0XM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1454098265&sr=8-1&keywords=ravelli+video+tripod

(Ravelli's uses the bottom-screw ballhead that video pods are known for, and should be compatible with Manfrotto plates, if you happen to have spent too much money in the past. Only really useful for video shooters.)

https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-Lightweight-Portable-Monopod-Capacity/dp/B00NSEKEMO

Good enought tripod??

K&F 62'' aluminum tripod or Neewer CF 66'' tripod?

They are $100 and $120 respectively. I am going to use my tripod for urban-landscapes and landscapes

links below:

https://www.amazon.ca/Concept-Professional-Aluminum-Release-Light-weight/dp/B015CGRREI/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8)

https://www.amazon.ca/Neewer-centimeters-Monopod-Camcorder-kilograms/dp/B00NSEKEMO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

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Yes, you attach a plate to the camera and then it goes on and comes off the tripod like that. A decent tripod usually consists of the legs and a separate head. Cheaper tripods will come as one piece.

For 35mm - 4x5, I use a version of this tripod. It gets a little squirrely on 5x7 but it's great for anything smaller. Don't get a fluid head tripod; those are used for video.

To take a shake-free picture, you'll have to get a shutter release cable. It screws into the shutter button that you press to take the photo. It allows you to squeeze it and take a photo without touching the camera.

I mean there really is a reason why pros spend a fuck ton on good tripods. It's arguably the single most important and long lasting piece of gear a working filmmaker will own. Once you shoot with a sachtler or something, you really can't go back.

My budget tripod setup was a Manfrotto 755bx mdeve with Varavon 815 head, and i think it's solid (i'm actually selling it now though). I also have the neewer carbon fiber $100 tripod (https://www.amazon.com/Neewer-centimeters-Monopod-Camcorder-kilograms/dp/B00NSEKEMO/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=neewer+carbon+fiber&qid=1565230392&s=gateway&sr=8-3) which is AMAZING for the price, but you probably would want more of a video head on it, and it's a bit lightweight to use for stuff besides traveling.

i think one of the Fancierstudio ones was pretty well regarded as a budget option for a while