Customer Reviews:
 Good prosumer tripod June 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is my first real tripod since I got serious about photography. Its not the lightest out there, but its weight to quality ratio is probably one of the best. Good price and build quality. I will probably buy another tripod for traveling, as this one combined with a good head, will weigh in on you on long trips.
 Works well - solid and usable June 11, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I purchased this tripod from Amazon as part of a combo set with a head (which was better value for money).
Over the past week, I've had a chance to really use it extensively, and here are my observations.
1) It fit very nicely into a bag that my fold-able chair came in (the kind you use at fireworks displays or soccer games), with room to spare. This meant I could save on buying an overpriced carry bag.
2) I carried it slung across my back (as you might wear a bandolier) for extended periods of time (off and on for 7 hours a day, over 3 days), and never experienced much discomfort.
This was my biggest concern with a heavier tripod than I'm used to, and I'm happy to say that I was able to take this with me wherever it was needed. Of course, as expected, its weight gradually gets more noticeable as the day wears on, but it never got to the point where I questioned my decision to bring it along.
I would've preferred a lighter tripod, but the price difference didn't work very well with my budget.
3) The leg sections don't drop quite as easily as my cheap tripod - adding a few seconds to tripod setup time. I find I have to actually encourage a couple of the sections to come lose. I'm not sure if that's the norm on high end tripods ... so I'll have to visit a local store to check for myself.
4) The leg locks work very well, and never did I find myself worrying about the stability of the tripod or my equipment. Under windy conditions, it also comes with a hook that allows you to hang a camera bag on it for added stability (which I didn't need).
5) I really enjoyed the hand grips - even when it wasn't cold/raining. Lugging this around (when outside of the carry bag) can get tiring, and having the hand grips was quickly appreciated.
6) The whole unit feels solid and stable.
7) It was a real pleasure to finally get myself in on the family pictures, without having to rely on the kindness (and availability) of strangers.
8) The independently lockable legs were also great on uneven terrain, as I could angle them just right irrespective of how rocky the ground was.
I had a hard time before last week justifying the high price for a tripod, but now that I've used it, its a lot easier to defend ... or rationalize :)
 Just a Lightweight April 20, 2008
7 out of 18 found this review helpful
The price was right but little else proved right once the tripod arrived.
The design quality of the unique horizontal, articulating center column was what drove me to purchase the unit but once unboxed; the overall build quality is far too lightweight for professional use.
Great Product, late delivery April 15, 2008
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
I love the product. However, I paid for 2 day shipping because I needed two day shipping, not 4 or 5, which is what I ended up getting.
Simply Amazing! April 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wow. I did some research on this tripod before purchasing it, but I hadn't realized just how amazing this thing is. It basically puts the camera on the ground. Works great for portraits, and I hadn't really used a tripod for anything besides long exposures before getting this tripod. I previously had a bulky tripod that was made of metal and cold to touch. This tripod is metal as well, but has foam for my hands when carrying it in the cold. It also is very compact and easy to store. Overall, this tripod is excellent, and very helpful for my photography. I actually want to bring it to photo shoot! :)
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