If you do any type of low-light photography, then consider picking up a strong, stable tripod. Even if you shoot mostly in brighter conditions, and could possibly get away with hand-holding, a tripod still helps with achieving a perfectly framed composition, among other things. At the end of the day, regardless of your budget, there is a tripod out there you can get that will serve you well.
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