Opteka 70" Full Size Professional Photo / Video Tripod by Opteka
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Digital camera reviews of Opteka 70" Full Size Professional Photo / Video Tripod
Digital camera Review: Did I get the same product other's are reviewing?
Summary: 2 Stars
Several issues. First, the hook at the bottom AND the head BOTH fell off! No, this wasn't a shipping or packing issue, they are held in there by friction! For the money, I was expecting something wobbly, plasticky, and perhaps a bit fragile and yes, it was all of those things too. But I wanted to be able to USE the darn thing before it fell apart. With the price, it's hardly worth returning. I'm going to try to fix it with hose clamps. I intend to cut a slot an inch or two down the ends of the tube and then cinch the tube down on the plastic parts that fell out. If it doesn't work, I'll toss it in the trash.
Update: 01 August 08: Okay, I 'fixed'it. Didn't worry about the hook as I don't have anything that I could hang from it. A few observations now taht I've used it some. There is a little flip-out handle to turn the screw into the camera mount. It's difficult to hold on to and you can't really tighten it well. Further, when you go to take the picture, you have to wait about two or three seconds for the camera to settle down. You can't use the shutter release, you have to use a timer. I have a remote, and it worked decent. I was really worried that as unstable as the tripod was, I'd need to use mirror lockup as well, but the pictures turned out well enough. This one's going in the closet and I'm buying something more substantial. The rating stands.
Digital camera Review: Even more than what T hoped for...
Summary: 5 Stars
I decided to get this tripod because I really needed one but could not afford to buy a high end $200us type.
I am more that please, it's sturdy, well built and all the parts are highly adaptable for any situation.
I love the fact that the top can be detached to change the camera position from landscape to portrait
without having to rotate the camera and therefore scratching it.
The levels really didn't make a difference for me but I'm sure that for most people would, also the legs
have a good grip so you can set it pretty much everywhere.
I is a little heavier that what I hoped and does not folds as small and I expected but this is all due to
the fact that, again, it has a better quality than what I though it would have.
Overall, this is an awesome deal for the price!
Digital camera Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great Tripod and I couldn't have asked for more. Actually I'm amazed it didn't cost more with all of the features. If you need a great Tripod that's easy to use then this is the one. Get it while the gettin' is good.Digital camera Review: Excellent Considering the Price
Summary: 5 Stars
Of course, this tripod cannot compare to a Bogen or Manfroto, but it is fantastic for the price with lots of settings and adjustments. It is light and comes with a carry case... a great deal.Digital camera Review: Excellent Purchase.
Summary: 5 Stars
I received the product on time and it was in excellent condition. I went to stores to look for video tripod and it was expensive and also not what I wanted. Amazon.com is so amazing, they gave me what needed at an unbelievable price.