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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, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent multipurpose tripod

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

    This is a good tripod for for indoor use. I chose this for the size, ease of use and price. It works well with my Sony Cyber-Shot.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No more propping up the camera .

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This tripod is great for making videos for work and getting everyone in a group photo at gatherings. I've taken it out on hikes and like not having to prop my phone up on a branch or rock to get a group photo.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Price is reflective of durability

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

    I got this for holding a very lightweight LCD screen for operating a drone. It was ideal in size collapsibility and ease of use. It worked great for a month and I only used it on the weekends. The balls that hold the legs from sliding in fell out and I didn't notice it till the whole thing fell over with the LCD screen on it!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    You get what you pay for

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

    Ok tripod for travel, light and easy to pack. not great for every day use. You get what you pay for.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Versatile.

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

    Great bang for your buck, very easy to use. Just be sure the legs a locked by applying pressure to the bottom of the legs.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Mediocre tripod

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

    I needed a tripod for some longer exposure pictures, so I went to my local Best Buy. They only had a few options, this one being the least expensive at $29.99. My frustration with this tripod is that it is difficult to get the legs to stay locked. I spend more time clicking the legs back into locked position while shooting. In addition, the spread of the legs isn't very wide, so at shorter heights, the weight of my macro lens tipped the tripod over. Luckily, I caught the camera, preventing costly damage to my lens. Spend a little more at the store, or go on line and get something with better quality

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    light weight tripod

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

    I like the fact that this can be used with a cell phone so I can take time lapse photos as well as use the panning feature to get high quality panorama shots with my iPhone. It works with almost all smart phones because it's adjustable. I also like the light weight and the fact that the cell phone grip can be removed and used on a different tripod as well as use the tripod with other cameras because the mount matches other dslr as well as point and shoot cameras.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Small tripod

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

    This is a great tripod for packing around but at full extension it can be a bit wobbly. I wouldn't use it for anything but a point and shoot camera or a gopro.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for travel

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

    Good for travel where light weight is a plus, poor for stability or heavy duty use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Traveler

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

    Small and lightweight makes for easy traveling. Easy setup and very sturdy.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    STURDY

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

    I WOULD OF PREFERRED IT TO BE A LITTLE MORE STURDY BUT FOR THE PRICE AND ITS DIFFERENT LEVELS OF USE, ITS WORTH IT

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sturdy

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

    Just what i need for my stream cam, light weight, can put anywhere

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod for small cameras

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

    This was an amazing tripod for its price. I was very impressed with the length of the legs, and the height of the tripod once it was fully extended. Great item!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product

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

    This product is very compact and simple to use!! It fits in my bag and I don't have to carry anything special for it!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Size is great to take while traveling.

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

    We took this tripod on vacation to take family pictures on the beach. It was very easy to use. I also plan on using it to video tape my children's sporting events.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good tripod, if your camera is lightweight

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

    This tripod is quite lightweight, which is nice for carrying it on a hike (for example), but I've actually already returned this item as my camera/lens was too heavy for the ball-head mount. When shooting in a portrait (vertically framed) orientation, the ball head slipped and would not keep my camera level. That will not work for me.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for price.

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

    Legs work fully extreme or closed. Sometimes falls to one side of using middle songs and not careful. Easy to use and very stable once set though.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod

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

    Great tripod. Light weight and very easy to set up and use. Holds my camera steady for better videos.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the money, packs well.

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

    Not my best tripod but it fills the bill for one that's easy to throw in a suitcase. Just take care when tightening to be sure it doesn't slip.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ehhh.. not impressed

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It appears strong and sturdy until you put your camera on it and then it turns flimsy and you have to be very careful or the whole thing will tip over.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend