Tripod Help

[Spammeh]

Hi Guys,

I currently have an a200 with the standard lens kit and am finding myself a little limited with what I can do without a decent tripod. I am wanting to do a few pictures of a friend and just general practising.

I'm going to be looking at the cheapest tripods but likewise I don't want a crap one - has anybody got any advise? Is it best to look for 2nd hand, or are there half decent reasonably priced tripods around?

 

[Spammeh]

£140 is a lot more than I was willing to spend, I was looking at around £30-£50 if thats possible, if not I'll have to look at more expensive. That Hama Star looks very cheap, am I likely to get what I pay for there?