Slik Tripod with 3-Way Panhead by Slik
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Digital camera reviews of Slik Tripod with 3-Way Panhead
Digital camera Review: Functional but poor materials
Summary: 3 Stars
I was very disappointed to discover that, approximately 5 min after removing the tripod from the box, the adjustment screw for the 360 degree rotation broke off in my hand. All the screws are made of a weak plastic that cannot be over tightened lest they break off. If you don't know this ahead of time you would never know because it is extremely difficult to judge the delicate balance between being tight enough to keep the stage securely in place and yet not too tight that the plastic screws will fail. However, I do believe this to be a question of materials quality and if you're looking to avoid these problems you should consider a more expensive model. For the relatively cheap price, it's not bad value. It's just too bad since I bought it as a gift for my fiancee and it was broken before I even was able to present it.
Digital camera Review: GREAT SERVICE!
Summary: 5 Stars
I received great service and received my item very quickly. The item is perfect for my needs and arrived in excellent condition.Digital camera Review: Good Quality, Cheap Price
Summary: 4 Stars
When searching for a tripod, I wasn't looking for an expensive professional broadcast grade product but, on the other hand, I didn't want something so cheap it would fall apart at the seams, collapse and destroy camcorder or camera. I was hesitant about purchasing this unit for that very reason, I mean come on, $15, how much faith can I put in that? Ultimately my bugdet prevailed and I opted for the SLIK SDV-20. I was impressed by its solid construction for a tripod of that price. It's relatively lightweight and can only support up to 4 lbs, but that's all I needed. I use it with a Canon Powershot A95 digital camera and a Samsung SCD27 MiniDV camcorder, the latter only weighting a couple of pounds with battery. That being said, I wouldn't consider leaving this tripod unattended in windy or other adverse conditions as it is lightweight and can be top heavy when fully extended. All in all, it's one of the best $15 I ever spent.
Pros: Cheap, Lightweight, Easy storage(fits in a small to medium size duffle), Durable, Excellent height(almost 60 inches, 10 inches higher than like priced tripods)
Cons: Lightweight(can be top heavy), Pan and tilt adjustments not very smooth(when used with a heavier camera or camcorder), Only 1 quick-release attachment plate(could've used 2 for both my cameras), Quick-release attachment plate needs a flat head screwdriver to attach to camera(have to carry around the flat head screwdriver with the tripod to switch between cameras)
Digital camera Review: Good for this price
Summary: 4 Stars
It is good for this price. Just so slow to get it. it takes over two months to get it. Tripod is enough for common camera. It is very light.Digital camera Review: Great Tripod
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this tripod. I have never used a tripod before so I have nothing to compare it to. But I unlike some of the other reviews have mentioned, I have found no poor material quality. This tripod is very light in weight and easy to open and close up. I can change camera position very easily and take the camera off the tripod with just a flip of a switch. I highly recommend this tripod.