Looking for a good tripod under $250 if possibly

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I'm looking for a good tripod under the $250 mark. I currently have a Zomei z818 tripod that I hate. A part broke and it's absolutely impossible to get a hold of the company and the quality is not the greatest. I would like something with twist locking legs as I like that design and if possible carbon fiber as I love the look if it and it's weight savings. What do you guys reccomend. Thank you.
 
I'm looking for a good tripod under the $250 mark. I currently have a Zomei z818 tripod that I hate. A part broke and it's absolutely impossible to get a hold of the company and the quality is not the greatest. I would like something with twist locking legs as I like that design and if possible carbon fiber as I love the look if it and it's weight savings. What do you guys reccomend. Thank you.
What cameras and lenses will you be supporting with the new tripod?
 
The biggest lens I currently can afford and still definitely looking to get is the nikon 200-500. I'm also looking to get the d850 here shortly
That helps, that's not a huge load which definitely opens up options.

I'd take a look at the Benro and Feisol lines as they are both very well made products and a bit less expensive than the big names like Gitzo or RRS. If aluminum is OK you shouldn't have too much problem fitting your budget but carbon fiber even from those brands will likely run you around $300 instead of your $250 budget. For instance this tripod from Benro is a pretty decent deal for a tripod that would support your load: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1157829-REG/benro_tma37al_mach3_aluminum_series_3.html/specs

If you really want carbon fiber and are limited to $250 then I'd probably check out the used market for a deal on an older model series 2 or 3 Gitzo or equivalent or perhaps you can find a good deal on a gently used CF Feisol or Benro or similar.
 
I've got quite a few super deals on tripods and heads by keeping an eye on ebay and photography forums. I've gotten both a 3 and 5 series Gitzo carbon tripods for less than $150 each. Currently my main tripod I got for $180 is an Induro carbon 4 series video tripod with 100mm leveling bowl, which works amazingly with a gimbal to quickly level out the gimbal. If you're looking for legs only then you'll be able to get into something pretty nice if you keep an eye out and are willing to wait a little while.
 
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