Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1265 in Camera & Photo

Customer Reviews

Brilliant Tripod for the Price.
I read many reviews of various tripods before I settled on this one.

There are number points that should be considered before buying.
Tripod height - this is one of the tallest around, also once folded one of the shortest (150.5cm/43.5cm).
Tripod size - once folded this fits easily into my backpack (43.5cm).
Tripod Weight - it is light (0.98 kg).
Ease of Use - simple fold out legs, and height adjustment.
Tripod Head - it is simple and straight forward to use. It can be set up for photographic or video use. This means it will work on three axis or just two. Great for panoramic photos! Simple trigger lock, no three way adjustment to worry about.

The main complaints that I have read are that people think that the tripod is top heavy when using a D/SLR. Well folks, read the fine print, suitable for compact and crossover cameras. 1 Kg is about the most they recommend, and my FZ20 is about 1.5 kg with straps, covers, and full metal hood and UV filter. I have no doubt that it will support the weight, and have even left it standing in moderate wind.

Some tips for use, at the base of the head extension pole is a small plastic knob, unscrew this and it becomes the screwdriver required to mount the camera to the adapter palate. Also there after some use, there is a bit of sloppiness about the extension pole, especially at full height. I have resolved this by wrapping the pole with bands of electrical tape at the heights I use constantly.

Remember you get what you pay for, but I think that this is a bargain. If you are looking for a cheap, tall, light, easily stored and used tripod, then this is for you. If you are using a D/SLR with all the goodies, then maybe you will want to get something more substantial.

Excellent amateur dslr tripod
I initially bought a cheap £10 tripod which did not have a quick release plate.I would recommend any budding photographer to fork out a little for a decent tripod. After searching and comparing a lot of tripods I found the Manfrotto and bought it. I have not been disappointed. Very flexible in it's use from low to high shooting (ground level to stand up portraits). It has been sturdy and easy to use. It collapses to a small size and is easy to carry. The 'joystick' is easy to use but heavy cameras 800 gms up would likley slip on the mount ( the squeeze grip to fix the camera position would slip).

not for your serious landscape photos on you SLR
I only purchased this item because I forgot to bring along my Velbron tripod on my trip to the UK. Being in the UK, and having access to travel to other parts of Europe, I consider this a major opportunity to capture the magnificent landscape of Europe, plus take night shots of the city.

The package just arrived and I am a bit disappointed.

First of, the finish and weight of the product are ideal for travel, and it feels sturdy enough, but the overall use of the product is good only if you are using a point & shoot or a prosumer cam such as the S5 or G7.

With my 400D, it seems that it will become top heavy, and be delicate in windy situations. It also does not feel it will last serious landscape and seascape photographers.

I think it will do with my 400D but only if I take off the battery grip and keep the 10-20mm lens, anything more may be too heavy for this tripod.

There is also a quick release function, but there is no contraption to allow you to unscrew the portion that connects the camera to the tripod, you will need a screwdriver or have a swiss knife with you at all times.

The item also had a Monfrotto tag that came along with it and it said on the tag that this tripod is ideal for portable video cams and p&s cams only, I wish this was shown on the Amazon page so others won't make the same mistake I did.