Manfrotto 725B Digi Tripod with Integrated Ball Head with Dove Tail Plate and Carrying Bag (Black) by Manfrotto
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Digital camera reviews of Manfrotto 725B Digi Tripod with Integrated Ball Head with Dove Tail Plate and Carrying Bag (Black)
Digital camera Review: Manfrotto 725B Digi Tripod
Summary: 5 Stars
This Tripod is quite a step up from the tripods I've used in the past.
It is constructed very well and all of the locking clamps are very secure.
The Ball Head is a really neat idea but is taking some time getting used to, but I think it'll work out alright. I take alot of segmented photos for panoramas and linning up each consecutive shot can be a little tricky, but over-all it's better than other tripods with the leveling bubbles which more often than not were rather frustrating. I also like the fact that the center post can be inverted, enabling the camera to get much closer to some ground level shots.The locking pin for the adapter plate lever is, (in my opinion only ), probably not necessary but never-the-less a very good idea. Over all this makes for a very good Tripod.
Digital camera Review: My search finally ends
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been looking for the perfect portable (read: lightweight) travel tripod for over a year. When I travel, I typically spend 12-16 hours a day roaming around with a heavy camera backpack including a bulky DSLR, several lenses and accessories. (I once weighed my pack at 17 pounds, haha.)
Have returned previous online tripod purchases as they just weren't very compact when folded, and they just weren't very tall (full-sized) when expanded. I am thrilled to have happened upon this model. Folds small enough to shove into my pack, but I was amazed to fully expand it and have it go way, way over my head (I'm 5'9").
The ball head is sturdy enough to support a Nikon D300 + a fully extended 18-200mm lens. Although lightweight, the legs are steady and feel well-constructed. The carry bag is very convenient and nicely designed with the "Manfrotto" logo down the stripe. A very good value. I think I'll use this as my "real" tripod from now on.
Setup takes less than a minute, from out of the bag to fully in place with the camera mounted and pointed. I was frequently able to stop on the street when I found something I wanted to shoot, set up, shoot and move on quickly. My "real" tripod is extremely heavy, slow to set up, and NOT compact when folded - only use I can see for it from now on might be in high winds.
For the price, this is an excellent tripod. I bought the version with the ball head, which allows for many interesting configurations (including shooting vertically). As someone else mentioned, this head doesn't allow you to pan to the side without loosening, so you may lose your vertical position, but this is easily solved by just rotating the lightweight tripod. There's no bubble level, but you can use the grid lines in your viewfinder to find the horizon if you can't eyeball it. The only other possible improvement would be two leg stays per leg instead of three, which is more time-consuming to operate.
For the money, I can't complain. This is the perfect combo of durability (you get high-quality Manfrotto design), ease of setup, weight, and compactness (when folded) with expandable height. Would recommend.
Digital camera Review: NOT for video equipment
Summary: 1 Stars
Perhaps I should have known from the description but it doesn't say that this tripod will not work with a video camera. I am not a professional so maybe somewhere a detail is given that should have made me realize that but I didn't. The tripod seemed nice but not for a video camera. Amazon refunded me immediately upon return. Easy transaction if you use their return procedure. The tripod seemed nice and sturdy just not for my needs.Digital camera Review: Nice little travel tripod
Summary: 5 Stars
I did alot of reseach and for the budget I had,this is the best tripod for travel...but it works great at home too. The tripod is very sturdy (well-made) and its quick to fold-up and take away. I've rarely needed it fully open. Warning, just be careful not to quickly loosen the ball-head or the camera/camcorder will flop the side. Other than that I'm very satisfied with the quality of this product.Digital camera Review: No bubble balance
Summary: 4 Stars
Good sturdy well built tripod for the money. Be aware that a bubble balance level is not built on so you have to eyeball shots level. Also make sure you have a good grip on your camera when you release ball head lever to pan or tilt because there is no friction on ball when released.