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Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 1520 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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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does the job no frills

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

    This is a decemt small tripod for a desk. I got it to meet proctor requirements for testing. Just be aware that this isnt a full size tripod.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Universal Stand

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

    Works great for the camcorder I originally purchased it for but also works great with my projector. Seems to be a good compact and easy to use universal stand.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not Bad For Smaller Cameras

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

    This would be fairly solid for smaller SLRs, mirrorless bodies and compact cameras. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone that has a heavier DSLR body and lens.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Free Tripod with Camera Purchase

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

    Great for a travel tripod, but is rather lightweight. I do not feel comfortable using this with a camera with the heavier telephoto lenses.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not great

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

    This tripod is very lightweight and mine isn't level. The swivel head is jerky as well. I wouldn't recommend this. I think there must be better ones.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    sunpack tripod

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

    Needed a compact tripod fast. Selected this one. My camera was a little heavy for it (Nikon d300) but it worked ok. The legs where more flimsy than expected, but did the job needed in a bind.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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

    I bought a LG360 cam and needed a tripod that would hold it without showing it being on a tripod. This item is small enough to do the trick. It can also be use as a selfie stick. What I did is unscrew one of the level.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for accessories

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

    This won’t work well for even a small camera, but will work with smart phone holder or accessories like digital audio recorder, which is what I got it for.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    folds down small for easy storage

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

    I don't use a tripod very often so haven't used it yet. Did set it up when I got it and it seemed really easy to set up. Love that it folds down nice and small for storage and would be easy to transport with me if I ever wanted to.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    just ok

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

    Received this with my camera purchase, its okay. Its not he best stand in the world, not super sturdy. But it does the job for now.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works ok

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

    I'm not overly impressed but for the price it's to be expected. It has a tendency to fall or tip forward or backward with the camera. As long as it's sitting untouched it's fine.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Cheap but they work well enough

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You get what you pay for these. I got these for holding some studio lights and they get the job done. I was originally closing these all the way down when not in use but I noticed that the little ball baring that hold the legs up have fallen in the poll. I had to use some tape to hold them. So now I just leave the in the mostly open position. I think these are great for lights as you dot move them much and the seem to be holding up just fine. I like the amount of movement in the holder.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ok but not great

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

    The tripod worked fine but it didn’t lock down the camera like I had hoped. It also was difficult to get the legs to the same length.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great For Videos

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

    I’m going to school to be a personal trainer so I have to record myself working out so my professor can correct my form and this tripod is by far the easiest one to use it’s really simple

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product,great value!

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

    This tripod is great. Small enough for me to carry with ease or use on a table with my phone mount, yet sturdy enough to support my DSLR camera when taking photos as well. Very satisfied!

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

    Great, inexpensive and very useful Tripod

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

    I recently bought the Sunpak - PlatinumPlus 4200XL 42 Tripod - Black for my Toastmasters class so I can film the speeches of the member and it has been a live savior! The videos have come clean and nice! I totally recommend this tripod for any type of everyday use!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Use it for my camera stand

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

    Use it for my camera! it’s awesome, i bring it everywhere!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up

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

    Love it. Easy to use. Instructions were easy to follow and it was very simple to understand everything about this product.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It’s ok

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

    It keeps falling down, and some pieces broke after trying to lock/unlock the stand. Would not recommend if you’re looking for a stable tripod.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I Can Now be in The Family Pictures

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

    Needed a budget tripod for traveling and this has proven to be durable enough. Previously had a Targus mini tripod which broke (one of the legs won't stay when extended after the 2nd use). have used it for at least 4 trips now. Note that we are just using a P&S and not a heavy DSLR.

    I would recommend this to a friend