Thought I would post regarding tripods since they're an integral part of photography.

Prices range from the obscenely cheap stuff ($20) to the hundred's.

So I guess it all depends how hardcore you are (or how big your bank account is) as to whether you want to splurge on a tripod made out of carbon composite (or some other exotic material).

Personally I went the ultra cheap method initially and went with a $20 jobbie I found at Officeworks.

Do yourself a favour and don't buy it! It's the biggest P.O.S ever - it lasted a week.

One of the adjustments broke (since it's made of cheap brittle plastic) and I wasn't very impressed with it's ability to cope outdoors either (as it was quite flimsy).

Subsequently to replace it, I was recommended this one for $55 which I have been very happy with since it's certainly very solidly constructed (for excellent stability) and the price was reasonable.

Anyways, just my 2c.