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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

  • Quality

    Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    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:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for what I need it for

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

    I just needed a tripod for my little hand held camera. Nothing too fancy and the best buy employee helped me find something to fit my needs (Thanks Guy!)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    this is just the thing for my large binocular.

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

    love the tripod just what i needed.can take any where and set up easy for great bird watching .tripod is light weght less than binoculars

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for family selfies

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

    This item is reliable for those who want a decent table top tripod. It's not too big so it can easily be traveled with and stored.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Product

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

    I really like how streamlined this tripod is. The only downside is that it is not very stable on super windy days. Other than that I love the adjustability of it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for travel

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

    Bought it as travel tripod. Easy to tuck away in any purse. May not be able to hold a large dslr with large zoom lens. Tried with Canon mark iv and 24-105, barely held up. Worked fine with dslr and 50 mm lens

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent entry level tripod

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

    Extended height is acceptable. Unit is a little shaky at full extension, but otherwise works ok.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tri pod

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

    Small and compact just what I need when I travel very well built

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great travel tripod

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

    Excellent tripod for travel. Lightweight, small. Yet it still expands to full height.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nothing overly fancy about but it gets the job done. Great to use with a phone but heavier cameras might not be as stable.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for smaller cameras

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

    I have used it with my DSLR, but wouldn't trust it if I had it extended fully. It is great to have in the camera bog for tabletop use or for use with a small point & shot camera.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for travel

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

    This is a great economic multi use tripod ... You definately get what you pay for... BUT if you are looking solidity and sturdiness ... This may not be what you are looking for ,

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    very handy

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

    This would be a great tripod for a beginner. Very east to use and takes up little room.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact size

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

    It is a compact size but goes to a perfect level for taking many different pictures. Very easy to carry along and light weight.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent sturdy compact tripod

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

    Sturdy and compact , yet lightweight. Folds and screws down to a very nice size that fits into even my camera bag from my Nikon D5100.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tripod

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

    This tripod is for travel. It is light and small, it seems to be very stable and I think it will work fine

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My second one

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

    I own two of these I love it so much. Sturdy, easy to travel with, and reasonably priced.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Easy to use lite weight nice length can be adjustable

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good compact tripod for close up work.

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

    Have used tripod for table top close up photos and outdoors too for flower close ups, but only few times. Like how holds camera steady and able to pan & tilt while getting up close to subjects. The tripod legs are expandable to 42'" to vary distances and height needed but one time did so legs didn't always stay in place at height adjustment made. Also one time pan head got tilted vertically and only later when reattaching my camera to it was I able to click it back to horizontal position. But I need to experiment further use of tripod being only had need to use it few times.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice to have a larger light weight full height

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

    Have not used it yet but look forward to take on vacation in a few week. Tired of using the smaller short tripods and look forward to using a full height to get better shots.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good to pack in luggage or backpack.

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

    Traveled to Switzerland recently and the tripod was light weight yet sturdy enough for a camera with a telephoto lense. I really like it. Right price, too.

    I would recommend this to a friend