Originally posted by WondringLisa I may be able to spend a bit more, I've got most of the gear for my trip now. I'll spend more in the long term, just wanting something sturdy and serviceable for this trip.
I understand , especially in current times, that choices have to made carefully with regard to expenditure on "luxury" items.
Having said that , some advice I was given long ago was this with regards to tripods..... " buy the best you can afford, and if you cannot afford it borrow. A good tripod will last a lifetime ".
I ignored it and the first two tripods I bought were not up to the task. I simply wasted money on the two cheaper ones.