Originally Posted by
ricktas
I think something is going to have to give in your equation. You want strong, cheap, lightweight. You are going to have to work out which one of those you want to fore-go first, then seek a tripod that meets the other two. My suggestion would be forego the cheap, save up some more and get THE tripod you want, and it will last you a lifetime. If you compromise now, you will just spend more money in a year or two (see Arthur has had 4 tripods), as you again try to get the tripod you want.