Picked a $30 thrift store tripod over a $200 one and it held up fine

Was shooting my sister's wedding last weekend and my cheap tripod didn't wobble once during the ceremony. Has anyone else gotten lucky with a cheap buy like that?

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2 Comments

felixlane7h ago

Real talk, check the locks after a few uses because cheap plastic parts wear down fast.

daniel_cooper3410h ago

A lot of times you're paying for durability and consistency with expensive tripods, not just basic function. For a single event where you're careful with it, a cheap tripod can work great. The real test comes when you use it daily for years or accidentally bump it into a doorframe. Still, for a wedding where you're not taking it hiking through rough terrain, that $30 find was a smart move.