Sunpak 620-092 9002DX Tripod with 3-Way Quick-Release Pan Head by Sunpak
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Digital camera reviews of Sunpak 620-092 9002DX Tripod with 3-Way Quick-Release Pan Head
Digital camera Review: Good Tripod
Summary: 4 Stars
I use this tripod for still photography. This is the second Sunpak tripod I have owned. the first one was a "660D". This one was ok, but I droped it and broke tha pan head off; So I upgraded to the Sunpak 9002DK, which I like even more. It has has a much better working height (66.06 inch), which is a good selling point for me sence I am 6'-2" tall. The extra height extenson means that I Don't have to bend over to frame my subject in the view finder. This tripod also has retractable spiked feet for seting up on rough terrian,such as in the mountains. Sunpak also supplies a hook on this tripod for appling extra weight between the legs for more stability.The 900DX also has very good leg locks, two levels so you can avoid crooked pictures, and a handy carring handle. The paning action on the head seems smooth to me; However, I don't use the tripod for video...Stills only.Digital camera Review: Good basic tripod that has excellent height.
Summary: 4 Stars
The tripod has excellent maximum height when fully extended. The weight anchor provides more than ample support on a windy day - use your own judgement if the winds really pick up. The build quality is above average. It may not be suited for the Professional but is more than sufficient for the casual user. There is a handle to carry the tripod when the unit is fully collapsed. A good buy - don't be fooled by the low price.Digital camera Review: Good for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this tripod occassionally with my Nikon D200. It's simple but good enough for me.Digital camera Review: Good price, but has some cheap parts
Summary: 3 Stars
Great for the price. However, the lever you turn to move the tripod up and down is made of cheap plastic and I fear it will snap off and break on me. But what can I expect from a $30 tripod :)
The mount that attaches to the camera (and snaps into place in the tripod) could also be better designed as it sometimes take some work to get into place.
Not bad for the price, but definitely not a professional grade tripod. I'd recommend this for you average user that is below consumer pro.
Digital camera Review: Good purchase
Summary: 4 Stars
I find this tripod sturdy and feel safe using it outside in Haiku, HI where it's usually windy. I read many of the reviews prior to making the purchase and had to laugh at those that complained about how the legs do not extend quick enough. What are they looking for? Instantaneous? How absurd. There were also a few who complained about the tripod not sturdy in windy areas -- use common sense: overload the top and it'll topple over; just look at the weight of the tripod and the weight you plan on putting on it and what the environmental conditions are.
Others complained about the tripod's construction; are people throwing it around and expecting it to not get damaged? I'm quite clumsy and have to admit I've dropped it once or twice and I'm also guilty of stepping on it and have even sat on it a couple of times. The tripod continues to work well for me.
This isn't a perfect tripod for $33. Its plastic and aluminum construction help keep it light enough for me to hike with. But because of the plastic, the horizontal panning adjustment does not work. It has never worked for me but I'm too lazy to send it back for a replacement. For $33, I don't expect the tripod to be the most precise one out there; so its leveling capabilities is slightly useful to me.
At the end of the day, I would recommend this tripod for those that are not destructive with their things and want an economical and reliable tripod that does its job which is securely keep a camera steady.