Adorama Table Top 8 section Tripod with Panhead - Extended -42"

2012-01-14T19:00:00

This tripod is good for holding a lightweight point and shoot (less than 1lb) camera at mid level. It shakes if you touch it, but I would say its primary use is for taking group shots using a timer when traveling small and light. The leg pivots could be stiffer, flex is there but not unusable, torsional wobble is what it suffers most (the weak point of most tripods). Its has play in addition to flex in this regard. The tilt/pan head is good for holding 1/2 lb well, 1 lb marginal off-axis. It cannot lock 100% solidly. The package makes no claims to hold a DSLR, and I would not try it unless its a last resort. I hear the Giottos version is better, but its more expensive and have yet to compare it to this one. Overall build quality is decent, though not stellar, but decent for the price paid.

Dave

2010-07-22T21:00:00

It's an [$] tripod!!I didn't expect an amazing tripod. I needed something to pack in the motorcycle that wasn't to big or heavy. This fits the bill.It holds my Rebel XTi, but strains under the weight.It has a death wobble if you touch the camera.HOWEVER...with a shutter release or time delay release it will do the trick.If you need a steady tripod this is NOT it, but it's [$]!! What do you xpect.

MICHAEL J.

2010-07-18T21:00:00

I love that this tripod can fit in my purse when it is folded up. I love that it can be set up in seconds. But there are two things that took some figuring out. One is you have to tighten the legs at the top by turning them to get them to lock in an open position. There's no documentation that says this, and it took a few tries to figure out how to make it stay upright. The other is if the camera is not mounted on it just so, it ends up at a tilt- until you get it on there right, your shots will not be level. It could also be a little more stable- I worry it might fall over in high winds. All in all though, it is my first tripod and I am pretty happy with it. It does what I need it to do. A good buy for the money.

DEBRA W.

2008-11-04T19:00:00

Don't even think about using this tripod without a release cord - it is very shaky. The head feels very weak, small and not inspiring for serious shots at all. Yes it very small and lightweight? but...

Esunik

2008-09-13T21:00:00

Purchased in hopes of a reasonably-durable tripod I could take backpacking without weighing down my pack or punishing my wallet. For [$], I'm very pleased thus far. Unexpectedly, it fits perfectly on the back of my Lowepro Slingshot 100.I haven't tested it with anything beyond 135mm...so I can't be sure how it will support your larger telephoto lenses. But if you're a casual photographer or mild photo enthusiast like myself, this is great entry-level lens that won't break your wallet

Matthew M.

2008-04-22T21:00:00

I bike a lot and wanted a tripod that was not a burden to carry around. This fitted my profile to the bill. I have a canon rebel xti. and this holds the rebel plus a 100-300mm lens with ease. have used it for a week now and am pleased with it. Cons: the central ridge is made of plastic. It was my mistake that I was slightly rough on it and the plastic broke. tht is the one weakness of the tripod. the plastic parts are not very durable.

krish

2008-01-07T19:00:00

I've taken this tripod everywhere over the past 3 years, and I wouldn't be without it. On a recent trip to Iran it got a lot of use in low-light so I could use long exposures without resorting to flash. A lot of other people on the trip admired it. I like that that it sets up and takes down in seconds, yet has all the bells and whistles found on a lot of the higher-end "professional" models, and fits easily in a daypack or through a gear loop. I have no complaints, other than it would be nice if it had a little spirit level on it so you could see when you're gear was level, but for the price that might be unreasonable!

Michael F.

2007-09-26T21:00:00

this tripod is the perfect size for travel snaps right on my travel pack, it does not get snagged up on anything while carrying on a plane

Mark

2007-07-07T21:00:00

I keep this tripod in my backpack. It is small and lightweight for hiking all day. It sets up quickly and folds down just as quickly.

falconsusi

2007-02-06T19:00:00

I was able to take a perfect timer (to get me in the photo) Thanksgiving family group photo.

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