Hi Matt, Giotto, Manfrotto, Velbon, Slik, Gitzo and many others all make good tripods. You need to decide what you are going to use it for. Low down for macro work? Normal height for portraits, landscape etc. Do you need a flash extension arm with it? Whatever you are going to use it for it needs to be rock steady and to hold the camera and whatever lens you have on very firmly and steadily. What is your height? I would suggest you need a tripod that will come up to your eye level. What is the heaviest combination of your camera, heaviest lens and flash attached? You need a head that will support that weight with about a third of that weight over for safety. I would start by going on line and looking at a manufacturer you like and looking through the specs for tripods in your price range - then go to Jessops and try one out with your gear. Do not be rushed. You will not find the perfect Tripod. I use 3 different ones and a monopod.
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