I'm going to New Zealand for about a month later this year - and bringing my camera, of course!

Now, this is giving me a very good incentive for buying a new tripod (my current one has a bit of a slipping head these days)

Only thing is, I have absolutely no idea what to look for in a tripod....can anybody offer any suggestions of where to start looking for a moderately-to-low priced lightweight tripod?

Using a 30D, and I do have a Sigma 70-200mm lens.

I do want a reversible centre column, and independent legs - apart from that, I've got no idea!

Then there's the heads....they all look the same to me!