If you need a tripod or monopod, you can check with Amvona. They have good, strong products. You can either visit their website or buy from ebay. The prices are much better through ebay, tho and I've bought a few pieces from them. You can luck out and get some great deals from them if you use ebay. Shipping is a little high, but you more than make up for it with what you end up paying for the equipment ... most of the tripods, monopods and heads start out at 99 cents. I got a $200 pan head for 99 cents and 15 shipping!
Don
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