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>>105096 No, just get a good standard tripod. A cheap one from walmart is acceptable if you have a light camera with a light lens and don't intend to subject it to a lot of use or abuse.
If you can spare $100-200, it's worthwhile to invest in a good tripod and ball head. Bogen 3001 legs are good enough for smaller DSLR cameras with lenses smaller than a 70-200mm zoom. For heavier cameras and/or heavier lenses, the 3021 legs are a good choice. 3021 are a better overall choice, but are bigger, heavier, and slightly more expensive.
Get a ball head that's big enough to support your camera plus the largest lens you reasonably foresee owning. With ball heads, it's better to err on the side of larger than smaller. The only reason to consider anything other than a ball head is if you intend to use the tripod for video as well.
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