Tripod

When I first heard about how important tripods were for picture quality, I was a bit miffed at needing one taking nature shots. Why would I want to lug around a tripod when I'm hiking around outside? Then I compared my pictures to their pictures....and yeah, tripods are good idea. Or at least some creative substitute until I can afford one. Having said that, ideally I think I would want one made of carbon, since its light and absorbs vibration the best. Wimberlly Sidekick looks like a good choice for lenses, since its good for variety and I'm still experimenting.