Induro AKB1 Tripod Kit

Yay Gold Box deals! Almost bought this at Fry's last weekend, held off because I wasn't sure if I wanted to spend the money on taxes (Yay no Taxes online), and then saw this as a Gold Box item on Saturday night.

The legs are nice - easy to clamp and unclamp for height - and only 3 section, so it gets tall without getting unstable. The column is reversable, which is cool for close to the ground photography.

The ball head does not have a panning feature, so this may not be the best for panoramic shots, but it has NO issues whatsoever holding the camera at some weird angles with a heavy lens and body. Tightening the head is easy, untightening is a little more difficult.

Easily worth the money at full price $224.00 $159.00, never mind half price!