Sunpak 6200PG 3-Section Aluminum Tripod with Pistol Grip Ballhead, Load Capacity 4.4 lbs

SKU: SU6200PG

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Shopper : Will this work for food photography?JOHN C : The sunpak 6200PG is a light weight tripod. When you say "food photography" , I imagine a studio work environment. I don't know if it would be heavy enough. It is rated for less than a 4 pound load. How would that suit your camera and lens, and maybe flash?JAMES B : Yes, the pistol grip makes it useful.LARRY D : Yes, it would.
Shopper : Will this work for the T3i?CHAK C : Works with all dslrJIM A : T3i body weighs 18.2oz, with a lens this should work. You get what you pay for, I purchased the because of cost/use. The spring loaded folding latch is tricky.PIYASANTI T : the thread on the top of the mount should be universalLESSLY T : Don't waste your time on this. The ball head isn't tight and there is a lot of play when I attached my camera. I use both a 60D and a 7D, and have attached a Canon 70-200mm lens on it. Very disappointed.TOM B : I've never owned or used a Canon EOS T3i, but I do own a Canon EOS 6D and this tripod works OK. For me it's an adequate tripod at a very reasonable price. I recommend it.CHUNG P : Yes, I have a t4i and it fits. The base is universal.Niklas B : Yes!LESLIE L : yes, its a great tripodJAMES W : Yes, it works great for my T4i, so it will work great for you too.CHRISTOPHER G : It worked with my Nikon SLR and a honking 6-lb. 300mm VR lens !JOHN H : Yes this will work with the canon T3i as well as any camera with a 1/4 tripod socket
Shopper : How do you know if it will work with your camera? I have a canon DSLR and I want to make sure it will fitYI Z : Tripod sockets on cameras should be pretty standard. My camera is Canon T2i and it fits perfectly.BRUCE W : It will fit. It's designed to work with DSLRs. The total weight should be below the number in the overview and the specs. Read the specs.WAYNE D : There is a small pad on the top of the tripod that comes off - it has a screw that can be screwed into the bottom of the camera (no tools necessary). That is then snapped back in the top of the tripod. I have done it with a Sony Handicam and our Canon t3i. Can I guarantee it will work for you? No, but the screw size seems pretty standard across most of the cameras I have ever used. I suggest you look for the specifications of that screw and screw receiver on your camera.ARAVIND P : All Digital Camera tripod attachments are standard at 1/4-20 thread. So, no matter what model/brand your camera is, its mount is of same and and this tripod should fit.

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2014-02-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great to carry when your on the go

Great to carry around to home studio Shoots

DA

2014-02-01T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Not the best

When I opened the box and examined the tripod it caught my attention that the pistol grip plastic was separating a little the quick release plate doesn't lock very well (My DSLR fell off) overall an okay tripod for beginner photographers and videographers

Anonymous

2014-01-20T19:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Not worth it

I used this to hold up one end of a lightweight dslr slider, and also as a tripod for a static second camera on a shoot. There is no connecting support between the legs so when it's wide open it very flimsy. The legs bow and there isn't enough traction to keep the feet from sliding around. Useless tripod. Will be returning probably will just put in a bit more cash to go with a lower end Manfrotto.

GABRIEL B.

2014-01-01T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice

This is a great tripod - it was part of a package so I thought it was great. It will serve the purpose of what I need it for.

Jane D.

2013-12-23T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

It's good for travelling.

Good built for it's price!

WING L.

2013-09-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good thing

Worth the price.I recommend it.

Geno J.

2013-09-05T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

BUY SOMETHING ELSE

Adorama has a nice collection of Tripods, do yourself a favor and buy something else. This is a promotional kit, and not what it appears to be. First, the pistol ballhead is approx. 1/2 size, you can barely fit 2 fingers on the grip. The grip itself is incredibly hard to squeeze (not like a regular pistol grip) and there is no tension adjustment. I have arthritis and it is impossible for me to use it. The other problem is the plate on the pistol grip that holds your camera is very cheaply made, and won't tighted properly. I wanted to use this tripod for portrait shots (with my camera tilted) and that's impossible. My T3 with a Kit lens (less than 2 lbs) just slides around, no matter how much you tighten the plate to the bottom of the camera. Adorama sells several good pistol grips, buy one of those.

MT

2013-06-25T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very good tripod for the price

Pros: -Not too heavy so it's great to carry around, but sturdy enough to hold the camera steady for long exposure shots. -4 Bubble levels for all axes. Great for aligning everything quickly. -Sturdy enough for most SLR's with kit-type lenses. -Pistol grip allows quick adjustment. -Removable camera mount attaches firmly. Cons: -Pistol grip release is tight, so the head is either locked or really loose in all three axes so you can't pan smoothly with a camcorder. -Pistol grip tightening screw can loosen easily. Watch out or you may have the entire head fall off.

RoyS

2013-06-04T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I would buy again.

I like using the grip it stays right were you wont it I told my son about it and he will be buying one. Im at the beach ever week and it works good fast set up.

Mr M.

2013-06-03T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Value for money

Nice tripod. I am first time user and found it so convenient to use.

Ram

2013-06-03T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Tripod

With my t4i I wanted to take advantage of the video. Pros: The Gun Grip makes moving smooth Stable and tight ball head and pistol I use a 27-135mm USM IS for my SLR and it holds up just fine. Height is just right for me (i'm 5'9) Cons: The Pistol Grip is removable but is very easy to screw on and off. Just need to watch it when you pan or rotate as I've accidently unscrewed it rather then pan. Probably not good for a large telephoto lens. There's no clear way to tighten the ball head if it gets loose. Other: Theres a screw/knob on the right of the ball grip which isnt labelled in the manual which might be used to tighten the ball head joint. The replacement heads for these models are cheap in price so not really a big deal if it gets damaged

David T.

2013-05-30T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Sunpak essential

Simple, intuitive, sturdy.... The Price doesn't get any better! Great item!

MICHAEL M.

2013-05-27T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Easy to use, and great price!

ESTER F.

2013-05-24T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Would purchase again

Very easy to use..........I didn't need to read instructions first.

Sandy

2013-05-21T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

TRIPOD REVIEW

NOT SURE IF I WOULD RECOMMEND AT THIS TIME

Megan

2013-05-20T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Service and Great Item!

Excellent tripod for the money! Very stable considering it's compact size. Works VERY well as "strap to pack" unit. I have found it works extremely well while connected to the camera as an under the arm stability unit, simply tilt the camera back, lock and you have great stabilizer that quickly drops to normal tripod use! Upon receiving the unit, I unpacked it and noticed immediately that the plate lock was in the bottom of the bag. I called Adorama and told customer service it was broken and they had a new one to me the day after! Amazing service, very pleased with the unit and Adorama's service!

MICHAEL M.

2013-05-19T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Broke after one use

This tripod broke the first time I used it. The crank that brings up the center post broke because the plastic casing around the crank arm is junk. Do not buy this tripod if you are planning to raise/lower the center post

Tom

2013-05-13T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

I bought this obviously for the price, I haven't been disappointed yet! It's fairly stable and decently made. For the price it's excellent

bleh

2013-05-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love the tripod

I love the ease of using this tripod.

Joe

2013-04-29T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little tripod, for the price!

I bought four tripods for my High School photography class I teach. I needed something that wouldn't break easily. The kids put the tools to the test and this one got an A-. I have had bigger beefier tripods which bought quicker. So far, I am very pleased with this purchase.

Instructor P.

2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I use it to video my wife's horse show

Usint a tripod gives me stability and clarity for the fast movement of equestrian sports.

Sandy

2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Very sturdy

A much needed upgrade to my old tripod, love the grip adjustment feature

Pete

2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Do not lose the camera platform

Works ok, but the detachable camera platform (on the head of the tripod, where you attach your camera) can easily be lost. If lost, the tripod is worthless. There is no second platform that comes with the product.

Villager7

2013-04-15T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

A bargain, light and compact

Purchased to use with high end compact cameras and super zooms when I don't want to haul the DSLR system around with the big tripod. I don't think it would be able to handle a DSLR with a big (70-300)telephoto or larger without some lens creeping. Just not designed for that kind of application.

THOMAS D.

2013-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great product and easy to use!

It's easy to use, and price is very reasonable!

PHONG V.

2013-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Sunpak 6200PG

I like the fact that I can remove the camera with one lever rather than a screw.

Roy

2013-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great value for the price.

Got way more than I expected for the price. Very easy to set up and use for an amature like myself.

Nevada E.

2013-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good For Basic DSLR

Seems like a good entry level Tripod. So far used it once, seems like good design and looks good. So far good bang for buck, I will updated review if there is any issue.

Reddy

2013-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It is ver handy and confortable to carry

I am able to take picture of maps and nature

romanalejandro

2013-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

very easy to adjust and hendle

Imvery satisfy this tripod

math

Sunpak 6200PG 3-Section Aluminum Tripod with Pistol Grip Ballhead Specifications

  • Head Type

    Pistol-grip ballhead

  • Camera Mount Thread Size

    1/4"-20

  • Quick Release

    Yes

  • Material

    Aluminum legs with polycarbonate chassis

  • Leg Stages/Sections

    3

  • Leg Diameter

    0.9" (2.2 cm)

  • Leg Lock Type

    Adjustable flip lever

  • Independent Leg Spread

    No

  • Spiked/Retractable Feet

    Yes/Yes

  • Center Brace

    Yes

  • Center Column Type

    Geared

  • Center Column Sections

    1

  • Bubble Level

    2 (on head & on chassis)

  • Load Capacity

    4.4 lbs (2.0 kg)

  • Maximum Height

    60.5" (153.7 cm)

  • Maximum Height w/o Column Extended

    48.25" (122.6 cm)

  • Minimum Height

    23.25" (59.1 cm)

  • Folded Length

    24.5" (62.2 cm)

  • Weight

    3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)

  • UPC Code

    090729609677

About Sunpak 6200PG 3-Section Aluminum Tripod with Pistol Grip Ballhead

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great to carry when your on the go

By DA

Great to carry around to home studio Shoots

Good thing

By Geno J.

Worth the price.I recommend it.

The Sunpak 6200PG 3-Section Aluminum Tripod with Pistol Grip Ballhead is a three-section tripod with aluminum legs, a polycarbonate chassis and a pistol-grip ball head that facilitates the easiest and quickest method of setting and locking a camera's orientation. The removable ballhead features a quick-release plate for rapid setup changes, with a standard 1/4"-20 stud for the widest compatibility.

The compact, full-size 6200PG is designed to work with full-size DSLR cameras with a total weight (lens included) of 4.4 lb. That load capacity also will accommodate many compact HD camcorders and the support system might be ideal for using such a camcorder on a shoot that involves static shots that require rock-solid stability.

Along those lines, the three-section legs feature braces for added stability and rubber feet with retractable spikes. The legs and the geared center column raise the tripod to a maximum height of 60.5". The lowest possible operating height is 23.25" and for the ultimate combination of stability and height, the tripod extends to a maximum of 48.25" with the center column retracted fully.

Sunpak 6200PG 3-Section Aluminum Tripod with Pistol Grip Ballhead Features

  • Fast-acting compact pistol grip ballhead
  • 60.5" maximum height
  • Lightweight aluminum 3-section legs
  • Dual bubble levels (head & chassis)
  • Quick-release plate with 1/4"-20 stud

What's in the box:

  • Sunpak 6200PG 3-Section Aluminum Tripod with Pistol Grip Ballhead
  • Quick Release Platform
  • Sunpak Warranty