Does Panasonic make tripods? Are they black or silver? Are they any good or should I get a Bogan. I hear they are good but I read the fluid heads sometimes stick. Is this true? Which obe is best?

Yes, Panasonic makes tripods. I read that they are not that stable, and pricey for what you get---just what I read from owners. I don't know about their color.

I have quite a liking for the Manfrotto 055pro with the Manfrotto 128RC video head for smaller cams these days. (Both black.) In Canada the total cost is about $350. Perhaps try B&H to see what they go for but you have to look up the Bogan codes here:

http://www.manfrotto.com