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Whatever you do, DO NOT buy a cheap tripod. You get what you pay for. You might as well pay the money now and have something with you that will last for years rather than having to replace a tripod here and there.
I second the previous recommendation on Manfrotto. While there are others out there that are just as good as Manfrotto, or even better, I'm just speaking from my personal experience.
I have a Manfrotto befree travel tripod as well as a 055xPROB with 496RC2 ball head. Usually with higher end tripods, you purchase the tripod and head separately. I highly recommend a ball head for more versatile shooting. Manfrotto, although a bit pricey, is worth every penny for the most part. They do the job well, and the do it forever.
As for travel vs regular, I tend to take my travel tripod with me wherever I think I may need it. The055x just stays at home for when I need it the little times I'm at home. I hope that helps. Let me know if you need any recommendations and such!
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I had a cheap one and it couldn't support the weight of the camera. That's a spec you should definitely look into.