Hello to all, joined recently and this is my first posting. I retired recently and have taken up photography as a hobby. I am a complete novice but enjoy it and really keen to learn. Got a Canon 400d last August with 18 - 55 lens. Acquired a 55-250 for my Christmas. Have been attending a photography class at local Tech although have found it only so so. I love photographing birds and landscapes and have been advised to get a tripod. I don't want to spend a fortune say £40 - £50. Would I get a reasonable one for that and what features are essential. Any advice welcomed. Hope I've done this correctly, if not someone will tell me.

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