Sunpak 8001UT 3-Section Aluminum Tripod with 3-Way Pan Head, Black

2017-03-30T09:01:50

Very light and easy to set up. Perfect for my D5100! Works great for shooting video too.

BONNIE H.

2017-01-04T10:26:40

Very well made and easy to set up. I would recommended this for people just getting started and semi-pro. It is easy to carry lightweight but very sturdy.

MICHAEL W.

2016-06-22T08:57:00

Seams like a great value,just haven't got around to using it.The Leica D-lux used I purchased from you I really like,and am just learning to photograph with it,Thanks.

Mike S.

2014-05-28T21:00:00

This tripod looked great on the day that I opened it... but 3 uses later the plastic pieces shattered in my hands. It didn't help that this was my back up tripod for a video shoot I was going to. This is by far one of the worst products I have every purchased. I highly recommend you don't waste your money.

Annoyed

2014-03-03T19:00:00

Excellent value. I use it with a Nikon D3100 and a Sigma 70-300mm lens. This thing is sturdy and doesn't feel like it's going to tip over or collapse at all like some other tripods for the same money.

PETER B.

2013-02-01T19:00:00

first off in reference to the one review that said the center post is wobbly, true but if you tighten down the ring it makes it pretty tight. That reviewer also said the mounting plate was too large to leave on the camera, totally disagree unless you are using a small point and shoot. I have a Nikon D5100 and the mounting plate is perfect for that size camera and leave it on all the time with no problems. The tripod is very well made and sturdy. The only negative is the plastic is a bit rough in spots as far as fit an finish. This is the best tripod I have had but am comparing it to cheapos but for the price this tripod rocks. Also comes with a bag, shipped separately.

JS

2013-01-17T19:00:00

Good tripod for the price. Base is quite stable. Center column is best kept unextended. Extending the center column, even a little bit, makes the camera super wobbly. Theres an extra quick release head which is nice, but the size is too big to leave on the camera.

AmmieJaan

2012-02-05T19:00:00

Found it easy to carry, lightweight and very sturdy.

Randy

2012-01-18T19:00:00

This review is for the store. I ordered for in store pick up. They never contacted me that it was ready. When I followed up with a phone call I was told it wasn't in stock but they would have it in a couple of days. A week later I still hadn't heard back so I followed up again and was told they found one but I had to go to the store immediately to pick it up which, even though I live close to Manhattan, I couldn't do. Crooked bait and switch tactics will keep me out of this place. Sure, cheap price, for an item that doesn't exist in their inventory! Lousy experience all around!

Buzz G.

2011-03-29T21:00:00

I just received this from Adorama, and I bought it as a replacement for a very crusty old hand-me-down tripod that was probably manufactured about 40 years ago. Man oh man! All I can say is that things have certainly improved since then. This tripod is lighter than my old one (3lbs versus 4) and has a wealth of better features, starting with the mechanism used to secure the legs in their extended position. My old one used hand screws, but this has much faster clamps. Also, unlike my ancient tripod, on this one the head works properly so that when you want to orient the camera vertically, if you have a typical till/swivel flash unit that you want to bounce behind and up slightly, that works properly. (With my old one it was bass-ackwards so I could not get a proper flash head orientation.) The combo/convertable spike&rubber feet are neat feature too. The thing feels very solid to me, and I do believe that it will comfortably hold way more than the rated 6.6 lbs... maybe even twice that, IF you are careful and don't kick the thing. The controls all feel good and solid, and although many parts are plastic, the whole thing DOES NOT feel ``plasticy''. I like that it comes with 2 quick-release thingies, even tho I will probably never use the second one, but the real kicker is the free carrying case, which seems to me to be quite well made. Lastly, the darn thing even LOOKS pretty. I don't buy equipment for its looks, but hey! It's nice when something useful actually looks nice too. Did I mention that this was terrifically inexpensive? Elsewhere it costs more, but Adorama seemed to have the best price. (I shopped and other online stores were selling it for twice as much or more.)

ronbaby

2009-02-19T19:00:00

The Sunpak 8001UT tripod is a good tripod for the price. It is inexpensive, and was a good buy for my purposes: casual photography. The biggest drawback to the unit is its poor construction: its joints and fasteners are often composed of some kind of plastic material that can break easily. My tripod arrived with one of these fasteners broken; I purchased some epoxy and repaired it, but the same thing could happen to any other of the fasteners. Additionally, the tighteners were made with equally poor materials: some of the bolts have difficulty engaging their threads, and may actually be stripping them. You get what you pay for: this tripod is inexpensive for a reason, and if you can stand that, this is a fine purchase.

Chris

2007-04-14T21:00:00

Great value, the head is much sturdier than the cheap [...] one I had before...it ended up snapping off after two uses with a d80. This one works great and does what its suposed to do. Also it has a 2nd quick release block.

AdamZx3

2007-02-11T19:00:00

I needed an in expensive tripod and this one is what it is. With a D200 and stock 18-70mm lens it droops a bit and micro adjustments are pretty non existent. If you need a good tripod, spend the money, if you need something to hold a camera still, then by all means....

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