Hunt For a Tripod

[amby]

Hey guys I want to have a tripod with me so i can take some pics for HDR and stable pics...Is this a Gorrila pod?
http://cgi.ebay.in/Portable-Flexible-Tripod-Stand-Digital-Camera-X-SMALL-/110512284093?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item19bb0ba1bd


and please suggest me whether I should get this?
http://cgi.ebay.in/PROSTAR-TRIPOD-CITY-ALL-CAMERAS-BASIC-TRIPOD-/350351754312?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item5192978448

http://cgi.ebay.in/SIMPEX-222-Camera-Video-Stand-Tripod-SONY-/180501659325?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item2a06bcbebd

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[KrishnenduKes]

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[Cyclops]

My $0.02:

Achieving the sharpest image possible is critical to a great image. The things I look for in a tripod are:

* No center column - Using a center column defeats the purpose of a tripod, it’s a monopod on three legs. Also, without a center column I can get low to the ground for eye level shots of birds on the beach, macro work, etc. This is expensive.

* Weight capacity - I want a tripod that gives allows me to build my system without having to update it. Purchasing a tripod that will support more than my equipment weighs gives me the extra support I need plus allow me to add larger lenses to my system without having to buy another tripod.

* Max & min height - I look for a tripod that will go to at least my full height so I can comfortably stand for hours. This is very important and you need to go to the shop and check it out.

* Weigh - Because I am in the field hiking great distances at time, I want a tripod that doesn’t weight me down. That’s why I use the carbon fiber tripods (expensive) for their stability as well as for their light weight.

P.S.: All the above depends on your camera system and its weight. You can skip a few points, if its for P&S or lighter cameras. Gorillapod is great, but some situations will need a normal tripod.

[amby]

Does the look a like gorrila pod works?whose link I provided above?

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

the basic ways to stabilize your image are either thru a tripod or a monopod or a gorilla pod or a bean bag.

Ill assume you do not have a heavy camera.so for starters ill suggest you go for vivitars.easy on wallet and weight also.Start off and then progress as you buy equipment.

Anvancy