Dolica CX620B104 61-Inch Proline Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: DolicaModel: CX620B104
Product features:
- Includes professional tripod and ball head
- Max operating load: 17.6 lbs
- Maximum operating height: 61.4 inches; Minimum operating height: 18.5 inches
- Base thread: 3/8 inches; Quick release thread: 1/4 inches
- Panoramic angle: horizontal-360 degrees and vertical-90 degrees
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Digital camera reviews of Dolica CX620B104 61-Inch Proline Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head
Digital camera Review: 5 Stars For The Price, 4 Stars Without
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this tripod with a 5D and a variety of lenses in studio for still life and product photography.
I have little to complain about the leg section of the tripod, which consists of three sections of Carbon Fiber legs with sturdy clips, and a center column. As expected, it's lightweight for the size of the tripod and weight rating. The center column goes up and down only, nothing fancy like tilting.
The leg angle locking tabs work well, though it helps to push the tabs down after making an adjustment, just to make sure it is firmly in place. The leg section clips are assembled using hex nuts and looks very user serviceable. They don't have as smooth an action to them as I would have liked but they are very functional. The center column is locked down with a rotating collar, where the harder you turn the collar, the more securely is the center column locked in place. I find myself checking the locking collar every once in a while just to be sure that its tight enough.
When I made this purchase, I viewed the ball head as being essentially free. It's a workable ball head and satisifies the minimum required of a ball head, which is that when everything is locked down, it holds the camera steadily without any play. However, the difference between a good ball head and a bad one is what happens when you start making things adjustable. The ball/socket assembly itself is fine, with two adjuster knobs available to give the desired amount of drag, and the motion is smooth, easy to control. However, the panning assembly on the lower part of the head is a real weakspot. As soon as it is loosened to allow panning, it allows quite a bit of play in the ball head, so that the camera is allowed to rock around. This makes it very frustrating to compose properly, therefore I pretty much keep the panning locked 100% of the time.
So the tripod has some room for improvement, which is expected. Without considering price, I am rather satisfied with this tripod because it does the fundamental task of being a sturdy, durable, and adjustable support for my camera. Factor in the price, and this is definitely worth 5 stars. If you are an amatuer/prosumer/hobbyist like me, I would argue that this is all the tripod you'll ever need, and you should have no excuse to spend more.
Summary of Dolica CX620B104 61-Inch Proline Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head
Dolica's 61-inch carbon fiber Proline tripod is ideal for both indoor and outdoor photography. It's perfect for events and sports activity, capturing that one amazing shot. Designed for use with digital SLR cameras. Key tripod features: professional carbon-fiber construction; able to support up to 17.6 pounds; Base thread: 3/8 inches; ballhead; quick release plate; bubble level and compass; 90-degree vertical platform; standard-wide angle, semi-wide angle, full-wide angle; quick release leg locks and non-slip rubber feet. Includes extra quick release plate.Complete Tripod Units
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