Where can i find a still camera tripod that s small when folded but s 4-5 feet tall when the legs r extended?

I need a camera tripd that is lees than 10 inches tall when folded but it extends 4-5 feet when the legs are extended. I saw one that is attached to a slim still camera without a center extendable piece. The digital camera is fixed on top of the tripod without the head unit.

The problem is the higher the tripod goes the more solid the legs, head and body of the tripod need to be. Check out Bogen's web site they have great tripods

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61" when extended, 24" when folded

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d...
53" extended, 9" folded

Believe it or not, tripods are a very difficult item to recommend without knowing exactly what application it is going to compliment.

Your best bet is to go into a professional photo store and handle the ones that seem to fit your criteria.

The most important factors in choosing a tripod are is it sturdy and will it meet your expectations.

In the past I have used Majestic, Tilt-all and my current Bogen / Manfrotto 3011BN (much too large for your application although I do carry it in my backpack when shooting landscapes)

Here is a link to a good variety of tripods.

Camera shops,there are a lot of small ,medium tripods and prof.tripod.