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from Natrona Heights, PA on 3/29/2008
My first choice when I go into my tripod collection after I switched to a Gitzo ballhead. The supplied head is useless plastic. Have used the legs for approx. 30 yrs. Just broke a leg lock at an important event! Yup, the locks are plastic!! Good reason to have a backup tripod with you. Lose the plastic head and it's hard to beat. See photo of broken lock.
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Been using this great tripod for 5 years. In use it has met every need for a stable platform. From potraits to macro nature shots the U-212 has been a ready tool. The pan head is functional though a higher quality replacement certainly wouldn't hurt. That would solve my only real gripe. The product specific quick release button is too easy to lose and in fact it is the only camera related item I have managed to lose. Twice so far. It is fast on-and-off the head, but gets in the way at inconvinent times with predictable results.[...]
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I purchased my 1st U 212 at least 20 years ago. Because of recent collision damage I am in the market for a new tripod. I'm surprised that the model has survived. Well I now know what I am going to buy.
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from Dayton, OH on 2/12/2007
Overall a great tripod for the price. I replaced a Slik U112 with this version and it's just as good, if slightly larger. The leg locks are easy to use, even with gloves, and the combination rubber feet with internal spikes makes the U212 stable on hard surfaces or soft. My only gripe is the 3-way head, which is fairly sturdy but made mostly of plastic. I replaced that with a ball head which, in my opinion, is a much better choice.
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from Seabrook, TX on 2/6/2007
This is a well thought out tripod with great stability. It is not especially portable due to it 's weight. However it is great for studio use as it is very stable and has multiple adjustments to get you exactly where you want to be. Due to the numerous adjustments it would be good on most any terrain or uneven footing. It holds my Nikon D70s with extra heavy and long lenses without difficulty. Mine is used primarily for photos of jewelry products for listing in our internet store [...]I'd recommend it to anyone, interested in a sturdy, adjustable tripod at a reasonable price.