looking for a tripod around $50

sgogula wrote in post #5826256
OK I just increased my budget to little over $100 and looked at this Bogen-Manfrotto 728B in Amazon.

Could someone tell me if this is the best entry level tripod for the price?

Somebody slap me for saying this - but I think you would be better off with the Amvona stuff than this. As much as I dislike Amvona's stuff (I think it is pretty - as in very -marginal and the company questionable), I think it would be better for you than this. This tripod is pretty much aimed at the home movie video cam crowd and would be a poor choice for dslr photography.

J.

Gmofftarki wrote in post #5817464
I'm in the same position as the OP. I want a tripod badly, but it doesn't need to be absolute rock-solid for my current purposes. I'm willing to lose 3-4 shots to blur to get one that works.

I spent 1,000 so far on camera/lenses/etc. I can probably spend ~150 for a complete tripod set-up.

I don't photograph for a living, so a tripod is not tax-deductable, and I'd like to have money for more lenses as well.

A $900 Gitzo/RRS combo is not going to happen. I wish it would, but it won't.

This might be at the far end of "Doable"
http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …B_Tripod_Legs_B​lack_.html

I'm a strong enough guy and can haul the tripod where it needs to go, anyway, and don't plan to take it on an airplane.

What's the lowest price at which I can get 75% of the optical performance of the GItzo/RRS combo?

If you don't mind absolute vibration free (if that is possible) then you could consider a Monopod. Its a little more mobile, easier to adjust rapidly and light weight for travel.
Just a thought.
Reaperman

Tagging along! I am looking for a tripod willing to spend around 100 bucks, I was also looking for a small mini tripod.

Number one priority to buy is light weight