Dolica 65" Proline Aluminum Tripod and Ball Head Combo, Supports 17 lbs., Black

2020-07-10T09:10:33

Good product well made. I’m using it for a pochade box for painting on the go. It’s little too heavy for hikes but it is a solid sturdy product.

JUSTIN L.

2019-04-02T09:59:03

Lightweight buy very solid. Very well made. I use an off-balance heavy plein air box and the ballhead holds it solid with no slipping or sagging. The bag is durable with leather reinforcements.

Eric H.

2018-07-23T14:40:53

I bought 2 of these with some serious concerns due to it's cost back in Jan. 2015. Over 3.5 years later, I can confidently say that is has never let me down, and it is still going strong. I have shot on the sandy, salty beaches of my beloved LA pacific shore. I have gone up mountains with heavy and long lenses without issue. The "retractable" spikes are perfect, especially in dirt, sand, etc. The downsides you should know is that you may have to tighten the screw on the ball a bit extra tight, not straining but a tad bit with your hand, not tools. I found this the issue with both of my copies. Not a negative but the heaviest kit I've had on it is my D700 w/ grip and a 300 f/2.8, no issues, no play in either horizontal or vertical positions. I bought this tripod 30% off of its current pricing, it was on sale. However, if you don't find this one on sale, for a few extra dollars you can get Dolica's own 57" Premium Reversible Tripod with Premium Ball Head. You can't go wrong with either. Highly Recommended!

MIRIAM L.

2013-01-08T19:00:00

I'm very impressed with the build quality and features for the price. Everything feels solid, legs lock into position well, and the ball head isn't too bad either. I'll probably switch out from time to time with my Slik pistol grip ball head. This is an excellent value, and for the price - you can't go wrong. Good job Dolica. Thanks Adorama.

brianlynette

2012-05-06T21:00:00

This is the first tripod I have purchased and I'm very happy with the result. The quality really surprised me for such a low price. It is very sturdy, my daughter ran into it a couple of times while I was taking pictures of her and it barely filnched. Its light-weight and comes with a bag, perfect for throwing over your shoulder for a hike. My complaints are minor. You have to get the head in just the right position to make it fit in the bag, there is a bubble level for the base but not for the head, and I'm leary of the plastic leg clips (they seem pretty sturdy but they are still plastic). Overall, if you are looking for a relatively inexpensive but effective tripod then I would recommend giving this a try.

Giant H.

2011-12-09T19:00:00

I was concerned at this price point about this tripod holding a DSLR with a larger zoom lens. It has exceeded expectations. It's rock solid with a Nikon D5000 and Tamron 18-270 lens at full extension. I am able to zoom in and out and use the pan part of the head with no compromise in the position of the camera. The lack of a panning handle or lever is of no concern to me because I very rarely shoot video; if you do be aware you will have to hold the camera in order to pan. Also, just for fun I hung the carry bag with a glass bottle inside it off the end of the lens in my picture as a sort of stress test. The camera still didn't dip.

MATTHEW O.