Sony VCT870RM Tripod w/Remote for Sony MiniDV, DVD, HDR-HC5 & HC7 Camcorders
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: SonyAudio: English (Original Language)
Release Date: 2009-11-30
Product features:
- Keep your camcorder or digital camera steady and ready for action
- Expands from 26 to 64 inches
- Built-in level and 2-way pan head for easy portrait and landscape shooting with quick release
- Remote controlled grip allows you to control zoom, record, start/stop and lock/standby functions
- Easy height adjustment with elevator mechanism
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Digital camera reviews of Sony VCT870RM Tripod w/Remote for Sony MiniDV, DVD, HDR-HC5 & HC7 Camcorders
Digital camera Review: A Gem
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a bit tenative about writing this revierw lest the world know our secret - and then they'd all have one too. We were looking for something to put under our PD170 and stubled upon this beauty.
The construction quality is solid and as a unit the tripod is stable. The fluid head panning is just about as good I could expect. Smooth and steady. The tripod shoe is nice and has a cork pad to protect the bottom of your camera.
The tripod would be a good buy for just its basic features, but what sets it apart is the LANC remote control built into the handle. Its great. LANC (or Control-L) compatable cameras are made by Sony (this is a Sony product) and Cannon and some others.
On the handle you have a On/Standy switch, a Record button, a Photo button, and a Zoom rocker. For the stuff we've done so far its supeer. I can keep my hands on the handle get the shots I want.
The remote control makes the makes using the camcorder on the tripod a slick experience.
The only thing that would make this a better deal is if they added a Focus Control to the remote. As far as usage - the only other issue is it took a while to get a feel for how much to tighten the tilt knob to lock it down - i didn't want to over-torque it and break something and didn't want the camera slowly moving either - but once you get the feel its fine.
This tripod is a good buy. But don't feel like you have to run out and get one. We like being the only cool and geeky ones.
Summary of Sony VCT870RM Tripod w/Remote for Sony MiniDV, DVD, HDR-HC5 & HC7 Camcorders
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