The issue here is simple. If you get a cheap-o then you may have some stationary tripod without a fluid damped pan head. Such a proper fluid damped pan head will push the price into the mid to over 350 dollar region.
For your under 99 buck model, walmart will do fine.
Bob
hello,
i've been researching tripods and can't seem to find one in my budget of $100 or less. the ones in this price range have the 3 way tilt, which, as i understand it are for ditial cameras and not the best for camcorders. there seems to be some problems with panning, so i'm wondering if anyone has purchased a tripod in this price range that doesn't have the panning problems that i've read about. any help would be greatly appreciated.
thank you.
indera

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