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...as a sturdy, light, long-lasting tripod with a decent ball-type head for under say $70(usa)?? Does such a thing exist?? And if so, what would you suggest?

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Have you read BrandonV's User Review entitled Impact 1018 3-Section Tripod with Ballhead? It might be a contender.

Bob.

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OM-D E-M5 + ED 12-50mm, H-PS14042E, H-F007014E, L-RS014150E, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm 1:1.8.
Gitzo GT1541T, Arca-Swiss Z1 DP ball-head.
Astrophotography: TEC 140 'scope, FLI ML16803 camera, ASA DDM60 Pro mount.

i will be getting the sunpack 9002DX

http://www.amazon.com/Sunpak-9002DX-Tri ... B000CP4JMS

its got decent reviews from people with SLRs, not so much for people with video cameras though but who cares?

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