Coming back to this... honestly for $60 you gotta be a bit careful. A lot of those cheap ones use really thin aluminum legs that vibrate if someone even walks past them in a small apartment. If you are doing cooking videos, I would suggest looking for something with a hook on the bottom of the center column. You can hang your camera bag there to add weight and keep it from tipping over while you are filming the stove. You might want to consider the K&F Concept 64 inch Aluminum Camera Tripod S210. It is usually right at that $50 to $60 mark and it feels way more solid than the generic plastic stuff. Another decent one is the Neewer 70 inch Aluminum Alloy Tripod with Monopod T210 which gives you a lot of height if you need to film over a counter. Also, check out the website Shotkit or just search YouTube for best tripod under 50 to see them in action before Friday. Sometimes the locking clips on the legs can be a bit flimsy on budget models so just dont over-tighten them or they might snap. Ngl, since you are in Seattle, keep an eye on FB Marketplace too... people dump gear there for cheap all the time. TL;DR: Look at K&F Concept 64 inch Aluminum Camera Tripod S210 and maybe hang a heavy bag on it for extra stability so your lasagna video stays smooth.

Congrats on the R50! It is an amazing little camera for video and you are gonna love it once you get the stabilization sorted out. Seriously, dont panic about the prices. The reason some cost $500 is usually because they use fancy carbon fiber or have high-end fluid heads for professional cinema moves... but for recipe videos in a Seattle apartment? You just need something stable and easy to move around your counter. All these cameras use a standard 1/4 inch screw mount, so basically any tripod you buy will fit the R50 perfectly. I highly recommend the SmallRig Selection 63-inch Portable Aluminum Tripod because it is cheap, surprisingly sturdy, and lightweight enough to tuck away in a closet. Here is why it works for your lasagna shoot:

• It has a quick-release plate so you can pop the camera on and off in seconds.
• The legs are adjustable which is perfect if your kitchen floor is a bit uneven.
• It comes with a phone mount too just in case you want to film a vertical TikTok on the side. I have used this exact one for quick b-roll and it is fantastic for the price! It wont tip over as long as you dont fully extend the center column to the moon. Grab it and you will be ready for that secret lasagna by Friday... hope it tastes as good as it sounds!

Same setup here, love it

Just saw this thread and wanted to jump in. Honestly, dont stress the mount... literally every modern camera uses a standard 1/4 inch screw, so any tripod will fit your R50. Since youre doing cooking videos in a tight Seattle apartment, maybe look into tabletop tripods or even a solid desk clamp if you have a shelf near the stove. Id suggest looking at basically anything from Manfrotto or Benro. They both make reliable entry-level gear that wont just collapse. You just need to decide if you want a ball head for quick positioning or a 3-way head for precise movements. If you want to see how these hold up, check out some gear reviews on YouTube or go to the B&H Photo website where you can filter by max height and folded length. Ngl, a cheap no-name tripod is usually a wobbly mess, so sticking with a reputable brand is way safer.