$70 on B&H and Adorama (plus shipping), $49.89 on Buy.com including shipping. I am in for 1.
Just getting started in digital photography and this seems like a decent tripod to hold me over until I am ready to spend $200+ on a lighter model with some additional features.
BostonOne said: $70 on B&H and Adorama (plus shipping), $49.89 on Buy.com including shipping. I am in for 1.
Just getting started in digital photography and this seems like a decent tripod to hold me over until I am ready to spend $200+ on a lighter model with some additional features.
Never trust a $500-$3500 piece of gear to a $2.00 plastic button. It will fail at one point or another. It is a heartbreaking sound to hear you camera hitting the ground from 4-5 feet. I know we must all live within our bidget but don't trust a 5 lb. or heavier dslr to this lightweight tripod and head. It will cost you alot more in the long run.
As many have said, you can purchase one of these once a year or purchase a "good one", enjoy it now and forever, and not worry about purchasing again. If you get sand or grit in these legs it will not come out. I have had had my Hakuba carbon fiber in lakes, rivers, beaches and everywhere I have needed it and it is just as nice as it was 5 years ago. Heavy use (4-6 times a week) with a heavy dslr (Canon 1ds) and I don't need or want to replace it after this long of time.
This light model will work for the "point & shoot" smaller cameras or even for a lighter camcorder.
I bougfht this from Circuit city 2 years ago.. nice tripod... I paid $30..
ajny
Thrifty Member
posted: Sep. 29, 2009 @ 8:33a
You have no idea what you are talking about. This is a awesome tripod, very well built and super sturdy. Its head is not that great (but decent), but the legs are unbeatable. This tripod has a 3 way pan head, which is more suitable for camcorders than still cameras. But you can always buy a replacement ball-head and install it on this tripod to use with your still camera. Still don't believe me- this tripod is the tripod of choice on camcorderinfo tripod forums (and this is when people are buying it for $75. At $30 this is a steal!): http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/f123
Edit: Wanted to add a couple of more point (1) this tripod is a bit heavy, so not recommended for hiking etc. (2) this tripod goes as high as 75inches -perfect for kids school shoots with camcorders where people can come in front of your camcorder and block your view.
Brico said: BostonOne said: $70 on B&H and Adorama (plus shipping), $49.89 on Buy.com including shipping. I am in for 1.
Just getting started in digital photography and this seems like a decent tripod to hold me over until I am ready to spend $200+ on a lighter model with some additional features.
Never trust a $500-$3500 piece of gear to a $2.00 plastic button. It will fail at one point or another. It is a heartbreaking sound to hear you camera hitting the ground from 4-5 feet. I know we must all live within our bidget but don't trust a 5 lb. or heavier dslr to this lightweight tripod and head. It will cost you alot more in the long run.
As many have said, you can purchase one of these once a year or purchase a "good one", enjoy it now and forever, and not worry about purchasing again. If you get sand or grit in these legs it will not come out. I have had had my Hakuba carbon fiber in lakes, rivers, beaches and everywhere I have needed it and it is just as nice as it was 5 years ago. Heavy use (4-6 times a week) with a heavy dslr (Canon 1ds) and I don't need or want to replace it after this long of time.
This light model will work for the "point & shoot" smaller cameras or even for a lighter camcorder.
Brico said: BostonOne said: $70 on B&H and Adorama (plus shipping), $49.89 on Buy.com including shipping. I am in for 1.
Just getting started in digital photography and this seems like a decent tripod to hold me over until I am ready to spend $200+ on a lighter model with some additional features.
Never trust a $500-$3500 piece of gear to a $2.00 plastic button. It will fail at one point or another. It is a heartbreaking sound to hear you camera hitting the ground from 4-5 feet. I know we must all live within our bidget but don't trust a 5 lb. or heavier dslr to this lightweight tripod and head. It will cost you alot more in the long run.
As many have said, you can purchase one of these once a year or purchase a "good one", enjoy it now and forever, and not worry about purchasing again. If you get sand or grit in these legs it will not come out. I have had had my Hakuba carbon fiber in lakes, rivers, beaches and everywhere I have needed it and it is just as nice as it was 5 years ago. Heavy use (4-6 times a week) with a heavy dslr (Canon 1ds) and I don't need or want to replace it after this long of time.
This light model will work for the "point & shoot" smaller cameras or even for a lighter camcorder.
You realize you're not the typical user. You're talking about extreme conditions with pro equipment. That's silly. This is for people who need a decently sturdy tripod for casual use. Would I want to use this tripod everyday, heavy use, and expect it to hold up? No way. Would I trust this tripod for casual use (maybe once or twice a week)? Of course. It's a good step up from the bottom of the barrel, it IS sturdy (even your $500 tripods will fall over if someone runs into it), and it will hold up if you treat it well. There's definitely a market for Gitzo and Manfrotto and if you're a heavy user / pro, they'll pay for themselves. For the pro who rarely uses a tripod or the amateur weekend warrior, there's not much of a reason to get more. The legs are sturdy and you can always upgrade to a ball head.
ajny said: You have no idea what you are talking about. This is a awesome tripod, very well built and super sturdy. Its head is not that great (but decent), but the legs are unbeatable. This tripod has a 3 way pan head, which is more suitable for camcorders than still cameras. But you can always buy a replacement ball-head and install it on this tripod to use with your still camera. Still don't believe me- this tripod is the tripod of choice on camcorderinfo tripod forums (and this is when people are buying it for $75. At $30 this is a steal!): http://www.camcorderinfo.com/bbs/f123Q]
What part of "This light model will work for the "point & shoot" smaller cameras or even for a lighter camcorder." do you not understand ajny? I was answering a question about a person getting into Dig Photography. What part of my statment is "not knowing what I am talking about?" Would you put a 5 lb or heavier camera on this plastic mount? If you replace the ball head with a nicer one (most are $100-$200) wouldn't you be defeating the purpose of a $25 pod? this is not equipment snobery, this is about expectations. This will work for lighter gear not DSLR or heavy viedo equipment as some have asked.
And yes ProppaT I do understand I am not the typical user. I just dont want the cassual user with a $500 body and a $600 buc lens to pick up this pod to move it and have the plastic button fail and bang .
ajny
Thrifty Member
posted: Sep. 29, 2009 @ 9:17a
Brico said: What part of "This light model will work for the "point & shoot" smaller cameras or even for a lighter camcorder." do you not understand ajny?
Brico- Have you used this tripod? This is NOT a light model by any stretch of imagination. Sure the head is made from plastic, but I assure you that this tripod can easily handle the 11lbs that it is rated for. It can handle my Canon Digital Rebel XT (350D) and 50-250IS very easily.
for a dslr amateur, is it worth it to get this tripod or invest the $30 towards a higher end tripod? is this tripod too heavy to take on hikes/vacation?
ajny said: Brico said: What part of "This light model will work for the "point & shoot" smaller cameras or even for a lighter camcorder." do you not understand ajny?
Brico- Have you used this tripod? This is NOT a light model by any stretch of imagination. Sure the head is made from plastic, but I assure you that this tripod can easily handle the 11lbs that it is rated for. It can handle my Canon Digital Rebel XT (350D) and 50-250IS very easily. And If I may add...."it can core a apple"
littlepigs said: for a dslr amateur, is it worth it to get this tripod or invest the $30 towards a higher end tripod? is this tripod too heavy to take on hikes/vacation?
This is a "Ford Vs Chevy" kinnda thing. If you read the Woot comments several of them refer to buying this a year ago and it breaking or getting sticky and needing another one. Heck it's cheap enough that a person could do that I guess. My issue is that if you use a tripod alot..and I do, you will want to pick up the whole unit with camera attatched and carry it to another location. Any platic button (camera shoe) will fail if it is hit or jolted a bit. The question you have to ask is do you trust your gear to a $24 item? I would not with a $500 DSLR and lens. If you only use it indoors and never pick it up attatched this is for you. A $100-$125 bill will get you a nice Manfrotto with a metal button quick release that will not fail.
This tripod is what it is, and inexpensive tripod meant for lighter video camcorders. I just feel people should ask themselves "Should I trust a $25 buc tripod to hold my $500 or more camera? For me the answer is no for you it may be ok.
littlepigs said: for a dslr amateur, is it worth it to get this tripod or invest the $30 towards a higher end tripod? is this tripod too heavy to take on hikes/vacation?
The thing is, you can spend an extra $30 if you want and it won't be a higher end tripod. This is as good as it gets until you get into the $100+ range.
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