Originally posted by G-Diesel Could you guys suggest me a sturdy tripod (it can be heavy, no problem) with a decent head for around 150 euro? I just ran over my Cullmann with the car (it was actually kinda cool because I was beginning to hate it).
In this range are a lot of viable options from Benro, Giottos etc.. I would recommend to buy from a European dealer, as you will have to add a lot of postage, VAT and customs duties, when importing from the US. And a large package like a tripod won't go unnoticed through customs.
I would also think about getting a second hand Manfrotto or Linhof via ebay. Even the good Linhofs should be within your range.
Some noname tripods are just as good as Benro or Giottos, as they may come from the same source, just with another name sticker on them. Many Vanguards, Doerrs, Hamas etc. are made bei Weifeng, which sell the same tripods under their own brand name "Fancier". The legs are actually quite good, the heads are not.
I don't know the market in Portugal, but ebay could give you a first orientation about what is available, even if you buy elsewhere.
You should also decide upfront, whether yuo want a 3D head or a ball head. And to make that decision, you need to know, what kind of equipment (camera and lenses) you use for what photographic purpose.
Ben