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Originally Posted by BilliGoatsGruff
There's a 290 for $180 on Gumtree. I'm not at all familiar with the different models so it's a bit like walking in the dark.
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I have a Manfrotto 190CXPROB (the 'C' denotes carbon fibre) and it is an excellent tripod. Any of the 190 or 290 series should suit your needs.
I don't use Manfrotto heads though as I don't like the slackness in them. If possible buy the tripod without a head or be prepared to change the head to something that is compatible with the Arca Swiss plate system.
I wasted $450.00 on 'cheap' tripods before I bought my Manfrotto.
Camera models are updated and superceded regularly but a good lens, tripod and ballhead should last you a long time.
You might like to have a read of this article I wrote on selecting a tripod.
http://www.ausphotography.net.au/for...ripod_and_head
The other essential is a remote shutter release as your tripod mounted camera takes 3 or 4 seconds to stop vibrating after you have touched it.