Canon Deluxe 200 Tripod by Canon Cameras US
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Digital camera reviews of Canon Deluxe 200 Tripod
Digital camera Review: THIS IS A $40.00 TRIPOD...
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading some of the negative reviews on this tripod I had to point out the obvious. It is a $40.00 Canon Deluxe not a $600.00 Gitzo Mountaineer. For $40.00 this tripod actually exceeded my expectations in terms of quality, build, and performance. Remember now...I'm speaking as a consumer that spent $40.00.
Another issue that seems to have other reviewers troubled is the amount of plastic that is on this unit. This is because Canon has designed it to be light-weight (2.65 lbs). Again, for $40.00 what can you expect...perfectly balanced feather-weight alloy? Of course a tripod in this class is going to wear some plastic.
The tripod itself can extend up to 59 1/3 inches (1,507mm), has a water level, quick shoe release, and elevator type extension. Mine also came with a Canon carrying case.
I have owned and used this tripod for over a year and am completely satisfied with it. I've had no problems with the tripod head tilting (shooting primarily with a Rebel XTi and the EF 28-135mm lens) or plastic breaking. Fine tripod for $40.00.
Digital camera Review: This is a piece of junk, don't buy it.
Summary: 1 Stars
First, let me say that I bought a Canon Optura 50 miniDV camera and have been absolutely thrilled by it. It surpassed everything I was hoping for in a miniDV camera.
That's why I bought this tripod: I figured if it worked like the camera it would be a great combo.
The guy at the camera store warned me there was a lot of plastic on this tripod and suggested getting a different brand, but I didn't take his advice.
Sure enough, the very first time using the tripod a tiny little piece on one of the plastic snaps that keeps the legs achored to the center pole broke, allowing the leg to flop around freely with no bracing.
The break is one of those places that plastic shouldn't have been used it all. It was all very aggravating: an otherwise great tripod rendered useless by broken sliver of plastic. That was really poor design on Canon's part.
When I take it back tomorrow, I'm definitely going to heed the camera guy's advice.
Digital camera Review: This is worth the money!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm satisfied with this and I'm planning on using with more higher end Canon cameras like the EOS line, but for now its good with the PowerShot SD940 IS especially since it shoots 720p @ 30FPS.Digital camera Review: Too pricey for what it is.
Summary: 2 Stars
While this tripod does what it supposed to do, there are better ones out there for the price. For a mere $5 or $6 more, I'd recommend the Dolica AX620B100 if you're under budget. While the Dolica is mostly aluminum, this Canon is mostly plastic. The Dolica even has ball type head.
The Canon tripod I received was also a defect; the panhead was no where close to being level. The crank arm kept got in the way between the legs preventing smooth lowering and raising of the neck. Why did they even bother putting a crank there? You can just as well adjust the neck by hand.
Also, one important thing to note is that quick release plate and the base are both plastic. An the little plastic notch that holds the plate in place look very insecure. It is a very flimsy tiny piece of plastic. When you place your DSLR on there, your $1000+ investment is at the mercy of two tiny plastic protrusion of about 1/8 of an inch. There was simply no way I can trust that thing with my camera.
My conclusion is you're basically paying for the name. The $25 tripod at Target or Walmart would be of similar quality and a better deal at that if you're really on a right budget.
Digital camera Review: Very flimsy don't buy it
Summary: 1 Stars
I also have a problem with the base of the tripod head. It doesn't sit level at 0 degree when not tightened and it's impossible to tighten it.
I have a Canon 20D with a 16-35mm lens (considered very light) and the base cannot even support the weight such that it collapses and ends up tilting about 10 degree. It's made of cheap plastic and always loose. There is a little screw underneth the base to adjust it but it doesn't really work. You can just wobble it with little pressure by your fingers.
This tripod has brought shame to Canon. I am hoping Canon doesn't make their cameras the way they build this tripod.