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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

Customers are saying

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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great portable tripod. Very light for travel.

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

    I was looking for a light portable tripod to use for pictures when traveling and when we saw it and how light it was, I found it to be the perfect choice. Good extension and stable.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for recording! Very affordable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product is great! Can change height from being on a table to recording from the floor! Also very affordable and easy to move around especially for moving around, lightweight.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent 'once in a while' tripod

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

    I would like to caveat this by saying this is the only tripod I've ever owned. The tripod works well at its one task, holding a camera steady/still. Also the legs extend to a good length for its size. I marked it down a bit due to its fit and finish is a bit on the cheap side (expected considering the cost). Also, occasionally the legs will not retract all the way without a lot of force. Overall, if you only need a tripod once in a while or need one in a bind it will fit the bill.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Love this tripod

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

    this is a great tripod and a great price! I love how compact it gets so I can store it in my bag easily. Only downside is it might be a little shorter than I would have liked. Another 5 inches would have been great but heck I need it to be compact.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tripod

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Tripod is fantastic, is very light and small to take it with us everywhere.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for travel

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

    This is a nice, compact tripod for travel. It easily fits in a backpack and is reasonably stable. Holds the camera both horizontal and vertical. I have been using it on a trip and am glad that I have it for low light situations.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Camera stable now

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

    The tripod is great for stabilizing the camera. It fits all the cameras. The ease of travelling with the tripod is very nice. Tripod is easy to get up to various heights but difficult to lower.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Light weight

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The item is lightweight and easy to cart. Great for traveling. I took on my Barbados trip. Space saver in the luggage and easy to carry around town

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Camera Tripod for traveling on a motorbike.

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

    Good Camera Tripod for traveling on a motorbike. I didn't read the specs close enough and did not notice it expands to only 42". It's still great for use, especially when space is limited, like in motorcycle tour pack.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great travel tripod

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

    was surprised that this tripod can hold a bridge camera. despite some flimsyness, it is a good product - just don't expect it to match a big heavy tripod. This is ideal for traveling, when you have to pack light or don't want to have an extra suitcase.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Tripod lacks in feature/camera support

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

    Tripod purchased for trip to Australia. Packed well, but it lacks features and is not great for heavier camera support. I wanted a lighter tripod for travel to shoot video. It does a fair job, but glad I bought it on sale.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I needed a lightweight Tripod

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

    I have a heavy duty tripod, but was looking for something smaller and more light weight to take with, in my luggage. This one is perfect for that .Its small and very light.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent portability.

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I travel with this and use it all the time for web meetings and video work. A little light duty, but also light weight so perfect for my needs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    The size is small I keep in my backpack at all times and use it with a full size camera, it’s sturdy and light weight. You just can adjust level.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    It Didn't Hold My Camera

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

    I was disappointed with this tripod for the 2nd time. My first one was not durable a couple of years ago. It broke while it was stored in my bag. There weren't many options in the store in a time pinch. This is the only one that was supposed to hold an actual camera. I really needed a small tripod that could hold my small mirrorless camera and/or cellphone. I could not get it to hold my Sony camera when I needed it. I could not figure it out when it was time to use. I have several tripods, but couldn't figure this one out. I screwed, twisted, and tightened everything I was supposed to... It should have been easier to use or it's a defective unit.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Easy to travel tripod

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

    Very compact tripod Was easy to travel with. If you are taller than 6' I would not recommend this as there is not center extension to raise it taller.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Not bad for a 30$ tripod

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good cheap tripod. Simple to adjust, but materials are a bit cheap. Works for what I am using it for, so it was a good investment.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Too flimsy for the price

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

    I do like that this tripod is small and easy to travel with... But it's too flimsy for my use in the classroom among pre schoolers. Also, The legs kept going back in when I had to move it which was annoying (especially for the price) It often felt like it was going to break and all I had on it was a Webcam for distance teaching.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Nothing bad to say about it. Does the job. Small. Light weight.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    perfect little stand.

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

    Able to adjust height easily, and compact for travel. Not sure if it is the right one for heavier camcorders. we just purchased a light Sony and it was great.

    I would recommend this to a friend