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You originally asked how long a tripod "lived," but I think you meant "last." Almost any tripod should last a lifetime with reasonable care. A few tips I can think of off the top of my head:

* Never overload it. A light tripod is not for a heavy camera. (This is a judgment call and hard to assess in words, but an example would be putting a 4x5-inch view camera on a tripod intended for a 35 mm.) * If it gets wet, carefully dry it. * Keep it lightly lubricated. * If sand or other abrasives find their way into the joints, take it apart and clean it. * Try not to cross thread the socket on your camera, which will damage both the socket and the tripod screw. * Treat it like the valuable piece of equipment it is. Don't throw it in the trunk. Place it in the trunk.

* Don't overstress the legs. They can only open up to the stops. You can bend or break a leg on even a heavily built tripod.

Take care of your tripod and it should take care of you.

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