Slik U8000 Tripod w/3 Way Fluid Head
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Manufacturer: SLIKModel: 617800
Product features:
- Dual Purpose Video/Photo (Fluid/3-way)Head -The retractable camera positioning pin enables you to mount either a video
- Just align the quick shoe along the length of the camera body, and tighten with a coin.
- -Engnieering plastic assures smooth and quiet rack and pinion gear movement of the center column.
- Oversize, Single Action, Speed Release Lag Locks -Easy, and quick to operate leg locks let you adjust the tripod height in seconds.
- Exclusive anodised champagne bronze colour legs are also designed to feel comfortable in the hand.
- Adorama Tripod Case Medium (25")
- Slik Quick Release Shoe for U9000, U8000, U6000, SDV-20
- Slik Tripod Case 24 in. Medium
- OP/TECH USA 1201012 Tripod Strap with Quick Disconnect Attachment, Neoprene Pad (Black)
- Hama Double Bubble Level
Digital camera reviews of Slik U8000 Tripod w/3 Way Fluid Head
Digital camera Review: Best economy tripod ever.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this tripod for almost 7 years now. I've thrown it many times while out in the field (to get it out of my way when I decide I'd rather hand-hold the camera). I am not gentle with this tripod at all. One day the crank handle snapped off (my fault, I'm sure) but it doesn't prevent me from using using the tripod, I just have to pull up on it now instead of being able to crank it up higher. No big deal, it's actually a little faster than cranking. In all the years I've been abusing this tripod, that's the only thing wrong with it besides scuff marks. If this tripod ever does call it quits, I will look for another one to replace it, same brand same model (or maybe the next size up).
This tripod is very reasonably priced. It is lightweight, making it easy to take it places. Because it's so lightweight it feels less solid than some of the bigger heavier tripods, but I've never once wished I had something bigger or heavier. The clamps that hold the leg extensions are easy to operate (just don't pinch yourself with them). This tripod holds my heaviest SLR and lenses no problem. It puts my viewfinder as high up as I can get my eye, maybe an inch or two more. I'm 5'4" without shoes, so unless I'm going to stand on phone books, I don't need anything taller. If you are taller and feel the need for a taller tripod, I'd recommend the next model up, but the same brand and design.
And it has a really easy to use quick release. The way it screws onto the camera, there's a little tab to hold on the underside of the quick release, so you don't find yourself hunting around for a coin to tighten it.
One con: If I'm using a heavier telephoto lens for vertical shots (as in portrait orientation, not landscape), gravity sometimes makes the camera want to turn lens down, which is in the direction that unscrews the quick release. That can be a little annoying, but it's never enough to make the camera come off the quick release since it's just a fraction of a turn. And it's not a problem that comes up often, because of how infrequently I use a long heavy lens for vertical shots with a tripod. And I doubt it would be any different with any other tripod anyway.
Summary of Slik U8000 Tripod w/3 Way Fluid Head
Light in weight and light in price, but heavy in value! The Slik U series of economy tripods have proved to be so popular and successful that they have been knocked-off by many companies, but none have been able to match the quality and value performance of these versatile tripods. Every tripod in the series is less than 2 feet long when completely folded and weighs less than 3.5 lbs for easy traveling.
The Slik U series have many other features that the casual photographer and family videographer will come to love. This lightweight versatile tripod has a maximum height of 59 inches. 3-way smooth "Fluid effect" pan head movement of a compact video camera. Geared center column for effortless fine height adjustments. Large quick-release plate for fast, easy mounting and removal of the camera or video camcorder. Speed-release leg locks for quick and simple set up and fold down.
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