I'm in the market for a floor-standing tripod for my point-and-shoot camera (Canon A550). Up to now, I've used a table-top tripod (Vanguard VS-86), which has treated me well. However, I no longer have a light-box, nor a large table on which to place one. So, in order to best use my kitchen counter-top with backdrop, I need a "real" tripod (one that'll give me a ≥ 3-5 foot distance from my shaving setup).

Suggestions? I prefer one that's available on Amazon, but first-things first: What's good? Are those collapsible ones with 4 or 5 sections any good? Who's on first? What's on second? I dunno...

Help me out, here, guys (or whomever identifies as a "guy").

I thought about where to post this: The Workshop? SOTD? Show and Tell? I'm about as confused as a chameleon in a sack 'o Skittles.