I am 1.78m, with budget of $200 and looking at the following tripods:
Fotopro C5i Colorful 2 in 1 Travel Tripod(+Monopod) - $230 Local shop
CNC machined and harden anodized finishing body.
2 in 1 design,One leg can be released and used as a Monopod.
Folded size:43cm
Min operating H.:11cm
Max operating H.:157cm
Net weight:1.17kgs
Loading capability:8kgs
Max Tube:25mm diameter
4-section
Specification about Fotopro 51G Panhead
Camera mounting screw:U1/4.
Tripod mounting screw:U3/8.
36mm diameter ball.
Net weight:400grams.
Max Loading Capacity:12kgs.
OR
HorusBennu NEO-1128TT Traveler Camera Tripod MonoPod + LX-1T Ball Head - $226 Online
Magnesium alloy body.
2 in 1 design,One leg can be released and used as a Monopod.
Folded size:48.5cm
Min operating H.:10cm
Max operating H.:140cm
Net weight:1.25kgs
Loading capability:6kgs
4-section
Specification about HorusBennu LX-1T Ball Head
Mounting screw:U1/4 or U3/8.
Net weight:260grams.
Max Loading Capacity:4kgs.
OR
HorusBennu 747X Excalibur tripod + NS-BH1 Ball HEAD - $93 Online / $125 Local shop
Aluminium body.
Folded size:48.5cm
Min operating H.:15cm
Max operating H.:144.5cm
Net weight:1.15kgs
Loading capability:18kgs
4-section
Specification about HorusBennu NS-BH1 Ball HEAD
Mounting screw:U1/4 or U3/8.
Net weight:290grams.
Max Loading Capacity:7kgs.
Any reviews or comments or suggestions greatly appreaciated... Looking to get my 1st trip this weekend if possible so can start joining the outings...