On Sun, 14 Oct 2001 05:48:44 GMT, Bill Van Dyk wrote:

>I have a Sony VX2000 (and a TR7000 for the odd purpose). Budget? Up to
>$400 or so, but always willing to consider the cost of truly great
>equipment (as the VX2000 shows).

"Truly great equipment" in tripods unfortunately starts
in the multi-thousands of dollars area... (look for used
low/mid-weight Sachtler, Cartoni, etc. - you may find a
serviceable one for $5-1500...). For "make do", the
Bogen 3221 legs (or sturdier) with the 3063 head is
OK, as is (by reputation...) the Mathews-Libec (both
are under $200, and of reasonable weight and size).
Avoid cheaper tripods - a sticky "fluid" head is
truly annoying...