Slik Pro 340DX

Pros: compact, relatively light weight, sturdy, neoprene padding, pan head included

Cons: too short for tall users, somewhat flimsy at max. height, no case, one-piece center column

The Bottom Line: An excellent choice for the road warrior that simply doesn't have the storage or budget for a large tripod.

Review: Despite all advances in both film and digital photography, light is still one of the most important factors for picture quality. As a rule of thumb, light needs to be enough to allow for shutter times less than the reverse of the focal length. (f=300mm ...