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Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 1519 reviews

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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80%would recommend to a friend

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Customers regard the PlatinumPlus 4200XL 42" Tripod as easy to use, of good quality, and a great size for transporting, while also being sturdy and lightweight. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding its stability and the unusual locking mechanism.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty Basic Tripod

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you’re just looking for a simple tripod, that’s essentially what you’re getting here. Nothing extra. Price and durability are in line with one another. However, it’s likely that you’ll want to upgrade soon if you’re actually doing anything outside of your home.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice for phone camera with optional adapter

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this to hold my smartphone (LG V10) for still camera shooting. It requires the phone holder part of a selfie stick to do the job, but it's otherwise perfect. If it held a smartphone without requiring an adapter, I'd give it 5 stars. I love how it collapses to a much smaller size for travel.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Handy Little Tripod

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a simple tool that does what it is supposed to do. Its biggest advantage is that it expands to about 3-1/2 feet tall. At its lowest point its 11-1/2 inches tall. At its tallest extension, though, it is a little wobbly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great, compact for carrying, easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice simple tripod that is collapsible

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This tripod is a good first time tripod: inexpensive and extends to 4 feet with legs that collapse. The buttons to collapse the legs can be hard to push but overall it is a good basic tripod. It has two screws to tighten both the vertical angle of the camera and the rotation of the camera.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So versatile

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this to use filming video at the house as well as out and about. This is so much easier to carry with us. If we had a bigger heavier camera we might want something more substantial, but this is pefect for our camera which is light weight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for a tripod that could be used on a tabletop so that I could record short videos. Wanted something sturdy enough that I could later use when I upgraded to a DSLR and I do not think this will be it. As for use with a smaller, lighter camera I have had no problems and it does it's job as intended.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice tripod

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Since I have not used this item yet, can't say how it works. But the construction of tripod looks to be sturdy. Legs extend to 42 inches and have non-slip rubber feet. Legs extends and retract fairly easy and legs lock when extended all the way. When foiled up, measures about 11 inches. Nice compact size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to carry and use

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted a light and easy to carry tripod for my trip to Arctic Canada for aurora chasing. I found this one at best one and it was simple and light enough that I can throw into my carry-on bag, and haul around while chasing aurora. I like it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great for on the go

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is perfect for when you want to travel light but need a tripod. I used it with an SL1 and feel like that was pushing it's weight limit, so it'd probably work best with a point and shoot. It was a little wobbly while trying to steady my camera but there were no problems with collapsing or drifting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Weight

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Light weight tripod

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this tripod to use with my Samsung gear 360 camera. Its light weight easy to carry And stands a decent height. I wish the height adjustment on the Legs for a little better .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This tripod is larger than just a tabletop model. It's able to carry the weight of my SLR Olympus camera. It's a sturdy tripod. Low cost. No maintenance. Easy to travel with. It's compact.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good if out of reach of children and pets

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I found this tripod to very unstable around children, pets and maybe some visitors! However I blame the recondition this time, not the product itself. It is very light and very portable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Extremely compact camera tripod

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This tripod is extremely compact for travel, but you have to be very careful not to bend the legs and it is more difficult than many tripods to stabilize and level. The compact size makes it excellent for travel, but you would not want to try to set up in a hurry.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Really good for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed a cam mount for video calls. This stand works very well and is easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good good good

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really versatile little tripod. I wouldn’t use it for anything too heavy. Wobbles around with my a6000 when zoom is attached but works great for my GoPro

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Compact and light

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I actually bought this to hold my flash when needed It works for that but it wouldn't hold a DSLR with a big lense. I like it because I can put my camera on it and use it as a table top tripod.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A good tripod for starting out.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Overall a pretty nice little tripod. It's excellent for occasional picture takers like me, the adjustments to get the best picture is great. If you are a professional photographer where you take a lot more picture, I would suggest getting a sturdier model. I got it because it came with my camera.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice and compact

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice product. Small and compact, great for traveling. Just wish it was a little more sturdy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good and handy item for my tablet

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this item is intended to use with my 7 inch tablet. mostly for recording video for teaching purpose. it is light , compact and easy to carry with my tablet. most import is its durable and strong to hold the tablet steady at the proper angle setting.

    I would recommend this to a friend