recommending a tripod

[REK13S]

what tripod would you people recommend for a beginner using a d70s with a 18 - 70mm lense

[phillipb]

Rek13S,
you better tell us what your budget is, because very soon you're going to be innundated with responses telling you to buy a Gitzo for around $1000.

[christiand]

buy mine ...
just kidding or perhaps not.

I've got a Manfrotto 190D plus a 141RC three way head.
It is big, weighty (aluminium) and sturdy.
I paid some $250 for the set.

HTH,
CD

[REK13S]

wanna spend bout $200
was thinkin either manfrotto or velbon

[stubbsy]

I'd also suggest you do a search on the words tripod and head and you'll find LOT'S already on this topic. Prices vary greatly. Easy to spend up to $2000 , but you get what you pay for. A visit to a mini meet might be a good idea since you can play with the gear to see what it's like (warning visiting can damage you bank balance ) PS Please add your location to your profile. It helps with questions like these (eg mini meets happen most frequently in Sydney)

[christiand]

REK13S,

please put your location in your profile.
Where are you from ?

CD