Velbon DF-40 Deluxe Lightweight Photo/Video Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Quick Release Shoe by VELBON
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Digital camera reviews of Velbon DF-40 Deluxe Lightweight Photo/Video Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Quick Release Shoe
Digital camera Review: A good entry level tripod
Summary: 4 Stars
I got this tripod a few weeks ago and must say I am quite pleased with it. For one, it collapses quite well and can stand at least 4ft tall (Haven't extended it to full length yet.)
While it does feel a bit fragile it does hold up well with my canon slr very well, even with my heavy 75-300 Tamron lens. You can set the camera on the tripod laterally, or turn the plate sideways to take a shot on the camera side.
The set up is pretty easy to use and didn't really have to consult the instructions to know how to use the device. It's also quite light too so should not pose a problem carrying around.
Digital camera Review: Adequate but flimsy
Summary: 3 Stars
I've been using an old metal tripod for over twenty years and wanted something modern, lightweight and affordable. The DF-40 is all three of the things for which I asked. However, in hindsight I see now that I needed to add criteria such as "well-made" or "quality" to the list I was using to determine my purchase.
The stand itself is adequate and what I expected for the price but the plastic head feels quite flimsy and even when locked down still has a bit of wobble to it. Enough so that shooting without a cable release or IR remote may well cause an unintended motion blur which kind of defeats the reason for using a tripod. All of the knobs and levers feel equally frail and I am willing to bet that something breaks on this tripod within the first half dozen uses. When I first mounted my D-80 to it, I was a little hesitant to move my hands away because the weight seemed a bit much for the head.
It seemed like a good value as the next major price point is significantly higher, but now that I have received it and given it a thorough look, I would not have purchased the DF-40 had I been able to see and touch it first.
EDIT (Please Read) - I've now had the product for about four months now and it has held up far better than I anticipated. The fragile knobs I thought would break still feel fragile, but they haven't broken yet and I carried the tripod in a backpack for about two weeks and it held up fine. Thus I feel it necessary to upgrade my review - I now believe the product to be a good buy and although the page won't let me change my star rating, I would now give this tripod 4 stars.
Digital camera Review: Cheap and extremely flimsy
Summary: 1 Stars
I was so disappointed with this tripod, I guess you really do get what you pay for! However, that being said, the information for this listing suggested that this tripod was capable of holding up to 10 pounds, which would easily hold most DSLR's, but it is definitly too flimsy. This tripod is made for small point and shoot type cameras and small video camera's only. If you're looking for something to hold up your precious and very expensive DSLR, DO NOT buy this tripod, you will be disappointed! However, Amazon is awesome and this tripod arrived in record time and so far the return process seems absolutely simple!Digital camera Review: Good Tripod
Summary: 5 Stars
This is just what i wanted. I've looked at higher costing higher quality tripods and I just couldn't justify spending the money. This tripod is excellent quality dont get me wrong, it's very sturdy and works great. I love the fact that it is lightweight and easy to transport, just what i needed.Digital camera Review: Good for the price!
Summary: 4 Stars
Paying $25 for this tripod is worth it. It held my Nikon D200 quite well with a 18-200mm VR lens on it. Some moving parts are made of plastic and you probably cant abuse it like some other expensive ones out there...You should buy this tripod and determine how much usage you have before buying the more expensive one.