Camera Tripod Advice

[GG]

I will be using one with my new digital Canon Powershot in taking shots with the self timer. One question I have is it best to go with a full size tripod or compact. Other advice and suggestions are welcomed!

I have three tripods in various sizes, all of the make Manfrotto (Bogen) and I am taking a lot of pictures. All of my tripods really stable. Most brands, unfortunately, are NOT. That I know from experience.
The one I use almost exclusively, however, is a really tiny one. It is a table top tripod, Manfrotto 209 with camera head, Manfrotto 484RC2 (with a practical quick mount). For your camera you could use a lighter and smaller head, like the 482, but then you cannot have the quick mounting, which I really appreciate. The height is only 8” folded and 5.5” when ready to use. That is why it is stable even with my SLR cameras and medium weight tele zoom lenses. It actually goes into a Stillwater Nightstalker nylon sporran and still leaving room for keys, coins etc.!
I should go for the ultra compact. If not satisfied with the frog perspective you can almost always find something suitable to place it on. Better to have an excellent compact tripod at hand when you need it than an excellent full size tripod that you have left at home.

Greg