Look at Manfrotto. They are not stupidly expensive but decent quality.
I have a www.manfrotto.co.uk/055-basic-tripod-black
This is sturdy enough to use with an SLR and not too heavy. Very stable, and goes high enough. Discontinued but widely available, there is an updated version.
and a www.manfrotto.co.uk/search?q=391rc2&t=products pan &tilt head - never got on with ball heads.
They do lots of different legs and heads.
If you want lighter/cheaper, look at www.manfrotto.co.uk/compact-photo-movie-kit-black
or www.manfrotto.co.uk/compact-photo-kit-black
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Tripod recommendations please 
Tripod recommendations please 