Vanguard VS41 Flexible MiniTripod by Vanguard
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Digital camera reviews of Vanguard VS41 Flexible MiniTripod
Digital camera Review: awww
Summary: 4 Stars
PROS:
-so tiny, it's extremely portable. fits right in my purse.
-doesn't need a carrying case, but the box it comes in could serve as one.
-the thing that says 'vanguard' is actually a little clip, which could prove useful
-rubberized feet provide stability
CONS:
-i knew it would be small, but it's way smaller than i thought, even.
-because it's so small, you CAN position the legs like a normal tripod and move it to get the right angle, but CAN'T really wrap it around a tree limp or chair leg or something like you can do with the larger version.
SO...I think I'll definitely get use out of this, because i can just keep it in my purse, great for actually being IN the group photos and for random artsy moments where you need a stable camera. but i wish it would wrap around stuff better for when you really need the cam in an odd place. will probably end up getting the larger version as well because of that.
Digital camera Review: Perfect size, weight, and use!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this tripod for my sony cybershot and I am very pleased with how it works. I wasn't sure if it could hold the weight of my camera by looking at it online but rest-assured, it is very strong and like others have said, the little rubber feet work great. I am buying a second one for my girlfriend's camera because we love it so much!Sony Cybershot DSCW55 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)Digital camera Review: Does what you'll probably want it to do
Summary: 5 Stars
Not a bad accessory to toss into your bag with a compact camera. The legs are flexible but fairly stiff. Also, it doesn't rotate, so wherever the legs end up pointed relative to the camera once it's screwed in is where they stay. This isn't so much of a problem if you intend for the camera to be level and the surface is level, but it's sometimes a pain if you want to point the camera up or down a bit or if the surface isn't level. It can take a lot of fiddling but once it's set up it works pretty well.Digital camera Review: for $5 can this really be beat?
Summary: 5 Stars
This is not a great tripod. It's three piecs of 5" gooseneck lamp material with a camera thread at the top.
That said, for the occasional shot with the camera positioned on a rock, fencepost, or automobile hood, it is invaluable. If you are going backpacking and want a few pictures with you and your friends in them, this is a great find.
For what it does, where it goes, and what it costs, it's a no-brainer. Throw one in your bag.
By the way, I use this with an EOS Xti and, usually, a Sigma 30mm/f1.4, and the BG-E3 grip with two batteries in it. The entire setup is not light. I'd say the tripod's ability to manage this weight is marginal, but acceptable.
Digital camera Review: Good for the price, but....
Summary: 4 Stars
This tripod is good if you need it in a tight spot. It will work; just don't tip your camera at an angle. My camera (Panasonic FZ7) will tip it very easily, but the FZ7 is an dSLR like, so it is bigger than most compacts.
This is one piece, keep in mind. Nothing like a full sized tripod.
Don't think this is the gorrilapod - barely like it! The tripod is flexible... but not too flexible. It's a pain to make the legs more too much.
After all this being said, I still give it 4 stars. I knew what I was buying, as you should too after reading these reviews. If you want high quality and price, go with the gorrilla pod. I wish I could, but this was soo much cheaper.
As a tripod, it works. You don't have to use it just as a tripod too. If you hold your camera and the tripod, you can stabilize your camera more than just holding your camera.
If you can, go for the better quality. For the rest of us, this will do.