Sunpak Fieldmaster Black Tripod w/ Ball Head / Pan Head
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Sunpak Fieldmaster Black Tripod with Ball Head & Pan Head

SKU: SUFM

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2008-10-06T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

Weight Capacity Greatly Exaggerated

Rating of 8.8 pounds with tilt pan head is greatly exaggerated. A load of 4 pounds with camera and lens and the 1/4 thread mount in the titlt pan head pulled right out. It is a metal sleeve molded into the head, once it pulls out there is no putting it back in. As for the ball head, it will handle 4 pounds I guess as the camera doesn't fall off but it doesn't tighten down well. If the weight is off center, once tightened down it will continue to slip towards the side with the weight, usually the lens side. Makes placement/framing difficult as it slips past where it was tightened, so one typically needs to tighten with the camera pointing several inches higher so when it slips if you are lucky is about where you wanted it pointed. The legs seem decent for the price, maybe a better head would help but it is a 1/4 mount so a conversion bushing would be needed for a decent head, then again it probably isn't worth it as a decent head would cost twice as much as the tripod. Probably a nice tripod for a point and shoot.

KRAIG S.

2007-09-27T21:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Fully adequate

My (brand name) tripod that I had for about 25 years bit the dust. Wanted a sturdy replacement, light weight (ease of transport while hiking), digital camera - nothing too heavy. Yes, this tripod met the requirements, but just wasn't the same quality as the old one that I paid $35 for - but that was 25 years ago. Probably needed to look at the $150-225 price range for the equivalent quality, what with inflation, etc.

Walt

2007-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good tripod for the price.

For the most part, this tripod does what I have expected it to do. I could use a little more stability when fully extended, but, that's a trade off with size and carry weight. Using the attached hook to hang additional weight from does add to the tripod's stability. Overall, I'm happy with my choice.

JAMES W.

Sunpak Fieldmaster Black Tripod w/ Ball Head / Pan Head Specifications

  • Head Type

    Compact Ball Head and a 3-way Quick Release Pan-Head

  • Max Height w/extended column

    57.8"

  • Minimum Height

    11.3"

  • Closed Length

    21"

  • Max Load Capacity

    Support up to 8.8 lbs (with included Universal Pan-Head; 4.4 lbs with included Universal Ball-Head).

  • Weight

    2.6 lbs.

  • UPC Code

    090729607437

About Sunpak Fieldmaster Black Tripod w/ Ball Head / Pan Head

Sunpak FieldMaster tripods reach a new apex of performance and features for a lightweight, "carry anywhere" full-featured field tripod.

Designed for use with 35mm or digital cameras, the Sunpak FieldMaster will easily support any equipment weighing up to 8.8 lbs. There is no need to purchase a separate, short center column for extreme low level photography, as the FieldMaster includes Sunpak's Split-Center Column, permitting low angle operation just by unscrewing part of the center column. A removable accessory hanger is also included at the bottom of the center column. Offering fast setup with a comfortable working height of 57.8" and a minimum operating height of 11.3", the Sunpak FieldMaster tripod offers speed and convenience, weighing just 2.6 lbs.

The FieldMaster is equipped with independent leg angle locks, tension/load adjustment, quick-twist leg locks and retractable leg spikes for fast setup and rock solid stability. The lift and lock center column with elevation locking knob allows fast height adjustments.

Sunpak Fieldmaster Black Tripod w/ Ball Head / Pan Head Features

  • Includes "TWO" Tripod Heads
    1) Universal Pan-Head, 2)Universal Ball-Head.
  • Quick-release platform with a built-in bubble level for precise leveling
  • Support up to 8.8 lbs (with included Universal Pan-Head; 4.4 lbs with included Universal Ball-Head).
  • Individual leg angle adjustments
  • Two-section "split" center column for ultra-low angle use
  • Removable metal accessory hanger at the bottom of the center column for suspendinmg a stabilizing weight
  • Quick twist leg locks on each tripod leg and retractable leg spikes
  • Bubble Level
  • Leg Braces with Locking Knob
  • Quick Twist Leg Locks

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What's in the box:

  • Sunpak's Compact Ball Head and a 3-way Quick Release Pan-Head
  • including a 2nd quick release