Comments about Sunpak Sunpak Video PRO-M2 Tripod with Fluid Head, Supports 15.4 lbs.:

The only flaw is the Quick release plate. It has a small amount of play when locked down. A couple of small pieces of felt fixed that. I am mounting a Celestron C-90 Maksutov Cassegrain spotting scope to this tripod. This Sunpak holds it easily and guiding is almost perfect. The ease of adjusting the tensioners was a surprise. When unlocked the head wants to return to a neutral position. The more you pan back and up, the more weight it seems to compensate for. No additional tensioner adjustment is necessary. Unlike some of my other tripods this one can actually point to zenith as well. Some manufacturers claim 10 to 20 pounds of capacity, Sunpak delivers with this one. One last note: To level this tripod you do not need to adjust the legs just loosen the large knob under the head, center the bubble and tighten. Really a lot of design innovation went into this tripod. [...]