To get the most out of the cameras it was necessary to have a good tripods...
This is one of the best things to put money into. Tripods may not be glamorous but a good one will make a big difference in your pictures and last a long time. I bought a Bogen "3001" back in 1988 and it has gotten a lot of use over those years. Now my daughter uses it, which makes me very happy to see.