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I forget which camera you have, but if it's a smaller cam (GL2, PD170, XHA1) check out these 2 tripods http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/503871-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_190XB_128RC_190XB_Tripod_Legs_Blac k_.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/496288-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto__190XDB_Tripod_Legs_Black_.html

if you use a larger camera like an xl2 then do a search on bhphoto.com for a bogen 501 or 503 fluid head, the 3130 isn't big enough for the bigger cams.

And here is the tripod remote that I use
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/307469-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_521_521_Camera_Remote_Controller.h tml