camera/camcorder tripod sizes?

Q. if there was a 60" tripod, does that mean each leg is 60" long? or that the maximum height the camera is will be 60" off the ground? if each leg was 60", then approx how high off the ground will the camera be if the legs were spread apart (sounds wrong but you know what I mean lol)

thanks.

A. Except for compact cameras, you will want a tripod that holds up to at least ten pounds

You will need a fluid head for your video camera and a three-way head for your dSLR

Here is a good under $100 tripod

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/439930-REG/Slik_615_320_500DX_Pro_Tripod_with.html

A fluid head ---

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/241143-REG/Manfrotto_516_516_Pro_Video_Fluid.html

Here is what a tripod / fluid head system for your camcorder may cost.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/188673-REG/Cartoni_D601_D601_Delta_Aluminum_Tripod.html

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Camcorder Tripods (best cheap)?

Q. I'm trying to find a nice decent tripod that stays on the ground and the head tilts only when i want it to, and dosent automatically (like those loose ones). Any ideas? Uh i'm trying to find one thats cheap in price, and thats really good. Under lets say $50?

I found some at amazon. Should i get them or is there a better one?

http://www.amazon.ca/Sony-VCT-R100-Lightweight-Compact-Tripod/dp/B000EFIJTA/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280716763&sr=1-11

http://www.amazon.ca/Sony-VCTR640-Lightweight-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00006IRS3/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280717023&sr=1-3

Thank.

A. I'd say both those tripods are over-rated and over-priced. Wal-Mart has one just as good as both of those for about 20 dollars. For a tripod of that type you shouldn't spend more then that. With the lightweight camcorders and cameras of the digital age, the only thing you need is the most basic. If you're worried about the camcorder staying still in heavy winds or while moving in a vehicle you weight down the tripod with a gym bag or what ever is handy.

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