Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

This is my everday tripod as im usually on the go and for me it is super light weight, provides good stability if on a solid surface and folds up small.

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

This product was recommended by a photography magazine that answered a question sent in by a reader regarding the best tripod for travelling light.
I am very happy with the purchase. It is very light (0.9Kg) and reasonably stable for its weight.
The only minor irritation is that it does not have a quick release mechanism, so mounting the camera takes a bit of time and patience.
It folds up to a nice and compact size and the ball head is streamlined and does not protrude when mounted on a backpack.
It also allows you to take photos very close to ground level which is very versatile, especially when shooting flowers.
You might want to consider buying a spirit level for your camera if you intend taking landscape photos while travelling with this tripod.
I use this tripod when going on holiday either to the mountains or the sea.
Great value for money!

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

I bought the Slik Sprint Pro primarily for its low weight. It's light and yet stable. Have not had any problems with stability yet. However, the heaviest set up on it so far was with my Oly E-510, the Oly 14-54 lens, the FL36R flash, and a Giotto quick release plate attachment. That was probably less than 4-5 lbs worth of stuff. Speaking of quick release plate, I initially thought that I did not need one when I purchased this tripod. After a couple of uses, I decided that I was wrong. So I spent [$]on a Giotto quick release plate which works wonders, but adds weight. In my opinion, the biggest weakness of this tripod is the built-in ballhead. Precise adjustments after the camera is already set on the tripod is difficult. This is my first ever tripod, so I have nothing to compare with. The ballhead of the tripod is fixed in place with a screw like knob. It has no separte controls to distinguish horizontal vs. vertical movements. So it's hard to make vertical axis adjustments without also changing the horizontal axis (and vice versa). Obviously, if I had purchased a tripod with a panning mount, I wouldn't have this issue. But it would have been extra weight too (just like adding the quick release plate). So there are compromises to everything. Overall, I'm very happy with the Slik Sprint Pro. It is light weight and sturdy. Just beware of the limitations.

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

If you add up Stability, Weight, and Price,
you can't do better. Splurge for a DQ-10 and you are in business. Works great with a D40

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

This is a very well designed tripod. I like the simplicity.

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

Tripods are essential tools for anyone who wants clear, sharp pictures in any situation other than bright sunlight. However, good quality tripods are expensive, heavy and bulky.The Slik Sprint series provides a good compromise for any photographer wishing to travel with a tripod. They are lightweight and sturdy especially compared to the cheap $30 tripods or tripods that come with a kit purchase. It fits into your luggage easily, and it is quite strong.However, the laws of physics must be obeyed. When fully extended, this tripod is very susceptible to wind movement. I would not leave a camera attached to this tripod for more than a few seconds unless I knew there was no wind. Indoors it should be find, but do not walk away from this tripod outdoors.Slik sells several versions that differ primarily by the head. The ball head comes with the least expensive version. It is the most practical for travel in that it takes up the least room. It also holds the camera firmly and gives you a large range of motion.Overall, a very good tripod.

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

I do a lot of hiking and found this tripod to be the lightest one I have found so far. Holds my canon with a 300M lens steady. Easy to manvuer when trying to catch wildlife. The only thing I did not like, there is no quick release, so you can waste some time unscrewing the camera.

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

Well built, but not bombproof. If you treat it right it should be a fine travel tripod - though I sense that my D300 is pushing the weight limit. I replaced the head w/ a Bogen 484RC2 -- added a little weight, but also more strength and flexibility.

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

I use this tripod with a compact DSLR and a 28-300mm zoom lens. It's very stable even in windy conditions on uneven ground. At the same time it's very lightweight and compact. The build quality is good and quick and easy to set up or break down. It has a ball head which is fantastic. I'd say the coolest thing about this tripod, the thing that sets it apart from many others, is it's ability to hold the camera very high off the ground or extremely low to the ground; the legs can be set to spread so wide that the camera is only inches off the ground. Superb overall.

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

This is a light tripod. It is very stable, but don't expect it to become a rock-solid immoveable object like some of the heavier ones. For a light tripod, I don't think it could be any better.

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This is a perfect tripod for the casual user. It is light, but yet quite stable when holding my Canon Rebel with a telephoto lens. The tripod also comes with a nice soft carrying sack.

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If you use this tripod intelligently, bearing in mind that is a Lightweight Tripod, it works extremely well. Having a Tripod is a HUGE enhancement to any photography, but having one WITH you because it is light and small enough to actually HAVE WITH YOU, is a HUGE benefit. This is not the most stable tripod that I have, but it IS the one that I can Easily have with me. THAT is a large PLUS.

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I use this product for shooting virtual tours in real estate photography and it works great!

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

This is the tripod Adorama recommended when I described my needs and uses. I've got the lightweight Panasonic Lumix FZ18, so I didn't need something that would hold the Incredible Hulk. They saved me money and turned me on to a tripod that is easy to carry, quick to set up and so far plenty stable. (I haven't used it under very windy conditions yet.) I like the option of rubber feet for indoors which quickly convert to metal points that dig into the garden when I'm shooting flowers. Also the ability to remove the center post and get down a few inches from the ground.

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I bought this tripod to take on a trip to the Tetons, and I'm very satisfied with it. Small enough to fit in my suitcase, yet strong enough to hold my D300 with a Sigma 50-500mm lens on it, this is a sturdy yet lightweight tripod. Because it lacked a quick-release plate, I put a Bogen-Manfrotto ball-head on it (needed a bushing to coordinate between 1/4" and 3/8" screws, but that was cheap enough), and it works well.

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

A very suprising tripod for the money.

At lower heights, it can handle my heavy D1X with a prime. I wouldn't try it at full extension or with a zoom, though.

Good construction quality, the ball head is a very nice touch, all for not much more than a walmart cheapo.

Plus the light weight will be a plus when I can hit the tops of mountains again.

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indoors: rubber tips extend at end of each foot to provide non-skid base on slick floors.
out of doors: rubber tips retract (screw counterclockwise) to expose metal tips to dig-in, stabilize on rough, rocky or sod-like surfaces.

easy to deploy. works well with Bogen - Manfrotto RC2 Compact Rapid Connect Adapter w/3157N Plate w/ semi-large DSLR (Nikon D-200).

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

Having bought the Slik Sprint mini which works well as a travel tripod, I was keen to try out the pro, which is much the same thing only taller. While the pro has exactly the same build as the mini, its extra height exposes the limitations of the lightweight construction. In my opinion it is too unstable to use fully extended with a DSLR except in very still conditions. Nonetheless, it is probably one of the better ones in the cheap, lighweight tripod category.

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Just received the tripod and am impressed with it so far. Most stable if not fully extended. Very lightweight.

Comments about Slik Slik Sprint Pro Tripod - Gun Metal Black Finish - with Ball Head & Case:

used to take pyrotechnic pics. works well as anticipated. no blurry movement