With a top list price of under $60, the new line of Slik tripods is lightweight and can handle a DSLR with a moderate zoom lens.
THK Photo Products Announces the SLIK F143 Tripod with Quick Release
January, 2010 -- THK Photo Products announces the SLIK F143 tripod. The SLIK F143 tripod is the lightest of the new F series of economical, lightweight tripods for the casual photographer or videographer. Capable of holding lightweight digital SLR camera and video cameras the F143 has a smooth moving 3-way pan head that gives as good performance when recording video as it does holding the a camera for still shots. The F143 has a lockable mid-level spreader to keep all legs even at the same angle.
Features:
* Compact and lightweight, just over 20 in. long when closed and weighing just 2.2lbs
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3-way pan head with long panhandle for sure camera control.
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Rack and pinion geared center column with handle for controlled elevation of the camera.
* Easy to attach quick release plate makes for easy mounting and dismounting of the camera.
Specifications
Max. Height: 51.8 in. (1,315mm)
Min. Height: -
Center Column Extenstion: 10.24 (260mm)
Folded Length: 20.48 in. (560mm)
Weight: 2.14 lbs. (970g)
Number of Leg Sections: 3
Leg Lock Type: Speed Release
Max. Load: 4.50lbs* (2,050g)
Suggested List Price: $29.95
Warranty: 3 years
Stock number: 617-143
* Listed Maximum load is for properly balanced photo equipment
THK Photo Products Announces the SLIK F153 Tripod with Quick Release
January, 2010 -- THK Photo Products announces the SLIK F153 tripod. The SLIK F153 tripod is part of the new F series of economical, lightweight tripods for the casual photographer or videographer. Capable of holding lightweight digital SLR camera or consumer video cameras the F153 has a smooth moving 3-way pan head that gives as good performance when recording video as it does holding the a camera for still shots. The F153 has a lockable mid-level spreader to keep all legs even at the same angle.
Features:
* Compact and lightweight, just over 20 in. long when closed and weighing just 2.2 lbs
* 3-way pan head with long panhandle for sure camera control.
* Rack and pinion geared center column with handle for controlled elevation of the camera.
* Easy to attach quick release plate makes for easy mounting and dismounting of the camera.
Specifications
Max. Height: 51.8 in. (1,315mm)
Min. Height: -
Center Column Extenstion: 10.24 (260mm)
Folded Length: 20.47 in. (520mm)
Weight: 2.18 lbs. (990g)
Number of Leg Sections: 3
Leg Lock Type: Speed Release
Max. Load: 4.50lbs* (2,050g)
Suggested List Price: $34.95
Warranty: 3 years
Stock number: 617-153
* Listed Maximum load is for properly balanced photo equipment
THK Photo Products Announces the SLIK F630 Tripod with Quick Release
January, 2010 -- THK Photo Products announces the SLIK F630 tripod, the second entry in a new F series of economical, lightweight tripods for the casual photographer or videographer. Capable of holding lightweight digital SLR camera and video cameras the F630 has a smooth moving 3-way pan head that gives as good performance when recording video as it does holding the a camera for still shots. The F630 has a lockable mid-level spreader to keep all legs even at the same angle.
Features:
* Compact and lightweight, just 22 in. long when closed and weighing just 2.8 lbs
* 3-way pan head with long panhandle for sure camera control.
* Rack and pinion geared center column with handle for controlled elevation of the camera.
* Easy to attach quick release plate makes for easy mounting and dismounting of the camera.
Specifications
Max. Height: 57.8 in. (1,470mm)
Min. Height: -
Center Column Extenstion: 9.25 (235mm)
Folded Length: 22.0 in. (560mm)
Weight: 2.79 lbs. (1,270g)
Number of Leg Sections: 3
Leg Lock Type: Speed Release
Max. Load: 4.50lbs* (2,050g)
Suggested List Price: $49.95
Warranty: 3 years
Stock number: 617-630
THK Photo Products Announces the SLIK F740 Tripod with Quick Release
January, 2010 -- THK Photo Products, Inc. announces the SLIK F740 tripod, the first in a new F series of economical, lightweight tripods for the casual photographer or videographer. Capable of holding lightweight digital SLR camera and video cameras the F740 has a smooth moving 3-way pan head that gives as good performance when recording video as it does holding the a camera for still shots. The F7400 has a lockable mid-level spreader to keep all legs even at the same angle.
Features:
* Compact and lightweight, less than 21 in. when closed and weighing just 3.2 lbs
* 3-way pan head with long panhandle for sure camera control
* Rack and pinion geared center column with handle for controlled elevation of the camera.
* Easy to attach quick release plate makes for easy mounting and dismounting of the camera.
Specifications
Max. Height: 58.25 in. (1,480mm)
Min. Height: -
Center Column Extenstion: 9.25 (235mm)
Folded Length: 20.86 in. (530mm)
Weight: 3.22 lbs. (1,460g)
Number of Leg Sections: 4
Leg Lock Type: Speed Release
Max. Load: 4.50lbs* (2,050g)
Suggested List Price: $59.95
Warranty: 3 years
Stock number: 617-740
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