Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros:
Stable (74)
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Unfolds quickly (55)
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Folds away (42)
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Lightweight (39)
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Good value (2)
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Very sturdy (2)
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'side' head mounting (1)
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Cost effective (1)
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Easy setup (1)
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Easy to use (1)
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Excellent construction (1)
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Foam leg covers (1)
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Foldover center riser (1)
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Good appearance (1)
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Good bargain (1)
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Great value (1)
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Leg warmers (1)
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Multiple leg positions (1)
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Multiple leg settings (1)
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Name you can trust (1)
Cons:
Heavy (18)
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Unstable (3)
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A little heavy (1)
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Cumbersome (1)
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Leg catches quite stiff (1)
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Lower legs flex (1)
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Moderately heavy (1)
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Not as strong as expected (1)
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Not high enough at times (1)
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Not lightweight (1)
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Plain tips on tripod legs (1)
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Price (1)
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Weight (1)
Best Uses:
Portraits (55)
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Photography (36)
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Stabilization (35)
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Long exposures (34)
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Landscape/scenery (33)
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Night shots (28)
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Home (22)
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Wildlife (20)
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Travel (17)
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Weddings (11)
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Reducing noise (ISO reduction) (10)
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Sports/action (10)
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Video (8)
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Macro (2)
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Archaeology (1)
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Architectural (1)
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Automotive (1)
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Birding with a scope (1)
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Copying and macro (1)
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Flower photography (1)
Reviewer Profile:
Photo enthusiast (35)
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Enthusiast (17)
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Semi-pro photographer (17)
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Pro photographer (7)
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Casual photographer (3)
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Professional (2)
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Casual user (1)