Will any tripod fit my Nikon D3100 DSLR?

I have a Nikon D3100 and i'm looking for a sturdy but fluid tripod that can also support the camera's weight, do you recommend any?

Tripods - at least those with a tripod head - all have 1/4-20 threads, which match the threads for virtually every modern camera.

There are two kinds of tripods. Those that are consumer-grade, light weight and usually have a permanently attached head, always come with a matching 1/4-20 thread.

The advanced amateur and professional tripods, often come without a head (but intend for a 3rd party head to be installed), or a head may be included as a kit. These tripods typically come with either a 3/8-16 and/or 1/4-20 threads, and usually have an adapter to use either.

Heads - the ones you buy separately, almost always come with a 3/8-16 threads and a 1/4-20 adapter for the tripod end, and either a 1/4-20 thread or a quick removal plate for the camera end. The quick removal plate itself usually has a 1/4-20 thread, but sometimes those plates need to be purchased separately.

For the best in heavy duty performance, you would typically use the 3/8-16 threads between the tripod and head as that results in a stronger connection.

So which to buy:

The run of the mill Best Buy, WalMart, Target tripods all run under $100, and include a head - sometimes removable, and sometimes permanently attached. However, the criticism is that these are cheap, and may not be the strongest tripods, and in the worst cases they are wobbly, which at best could affect the photo, and at worst, be weak enough to collapse with just a bump; and down goes your expensive camera.

I have always thought to buy the most heavy duty tripod you can. I was once in a 25 mph wind trying to photograph waves hitting a lighthouse. I had the tripod setup on a pier, and it was a typical mid-grade tripod with a 12lb or so capacity. The wind was so strong that the tripod's legs were vibrating in the wind. A sandbag holding the tripod down kept it from tipping over, but did nothing to dampen the vibrations (which also vibrated the camera).

Since then, I bought an Induro AT313 tripod which has a 33lb capacity, and better yet, it has beefy legs that won't vibrate in the wind.

I like tripods from Induro, Benro, and Manfrotto. They are mid-priced, and if you stay with aluminum, you can get a decent setup for under $200 (in aluminum).

Just about any tripod will fit. A pocket tripod would sag or fall over with a DSLR.
A consideration is how you plan to transport the tripod.
In use, bigger and heftier is better. If you will be using it in the house or carrying it in the trunk of your car you can tolerate a lot of weight and bulk. If you plan to carry it in a daypack you need a tripod whose folded length is less than the inside length of the pack. Adorama and BH Photo are good sources, partly because they have a good selection, and also because you can usually look up the specifications. Slik, Manfrotto, Induro, and Oben are some good brands. Although I tried an Oben with a tilting column that I found too rickety and returned.

D3100s are not that heavy -- you will find most tripods can hold it. But, as AWBoater asks, can they hold it in a wind? On the other hand, are you comfortable hiking a few kilometers carrying it to photograph a rural landscape? I've found my Manfrotto to be a good midweight compromise. This is why it's hard to buy a tripod online.

Also, think tripod head. If you're shooting much video, get a pan head. If you're mainly a still-image shooter, you can opt for a pan head (you rebel) or a ball head or a more traditional head with independent control over the axes. Note special features for shooting panoramas etc.

Happy shooting!

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