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The niftiest gizmos for shutterbugs
The trustiest tripods
A tripod is a tripod is a tripod, right? Not so. A high-quality tripod is a far cry from that cheap aluminum thing with the broken leg lock sitting at the back of your closet. You may be surprised to discover just how sturdy, light, and compact a camera support can be.




The G1028 is for the photographer you really, really like. Weighing only 1.5 pounds, this carbon-fiber model has a 54-inch maximum height and folds down to 18 inches. The head is sold separately.
This black, anodized-aluminum model has a built-in ball head, reaches a maximum height of 52.3 inches, and weighs only 2.5 pounds. When you fold the tripod, it measures just 17 inches long.
This black, anodized-aluminum model has a built-in ball head, reaches a maximum height of 38.3 inches, and weighs only 2.2 pounds. When you fold this compact tripod, it measures just 14 inches long.
This is a sturdier version of Manfrotto's black, anodized-aluminum tripod. It has a built-in ball head, reaches a height of 68 inches, and weighs 3 pounds. It folds to a length of 19 inches.
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