Need suggestion on camera Tripod.?

Question

The following item is found, but not sure how well it works.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00948248000P?vName=Tools&keyword=tripod

Is it sturdy enough? i mean will it NOT shake if I use cable release with any shutter speed? I don't want my pictures come out with bluring effect.

because my budget does not allow me to buy any expensive tripod. So if you have any other suggested cheap item. please let me know.
THANKS!!!

also, how about these two?
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pho/415642094.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/pho/419682279.html

Answer 1

I have to agree with Edwin.

It's been my experience that cheap tripods(such as the first one you linked to) tend to in fact induce more vibrations than they help dampen. This is especially true with older manual 35mm SLRs, which I assume you're using since you mention a cable release.

I once had one of these cheap tripods collapse under the weight of my 400mm 4.5 lens. Luckily, I was able to grab the lens and it didn't get hurt, but the tripod went straight into the garbage.

I was able to buy a vintage Tiltall tripod off of Ebay for around $50. These are still available new for around $100 from B&H, although they do frequently sell on Ebay for around the price I paid. The Tiltall was the first commercially-available metal tripod. It's made of Aluminum, and is plenty sturdy for my purposes with both 35mm and medium format cameras. Plus, it's tall enough that I can use comfortably without extending the center column, which is a huge plus.

Answer 2

Why would you trust your expensive camera to a cheap tripod?

Of the 3, only the Sunpak should be considered.

However, if you are tall it may be too short. You really want a tripod that doesn't have to have the legs fully extended. That improves stability. You don't want to raise the center column more than an inch or two because that decreases stability.

I suggest you visit your local camera store and look at what they have to offer. Then you can always search for one on ebay.

Answer 3

If it is necessary to pick from the list, only Sunpak could be considered. Otherwise, you should check for some other tripod. It should be fully extended so that while you are shooting, there is a proper alignment of tripod to your eye. A rigid tripod gives you smooth movements without any worry of shakes or blurriness in the video.

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