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
Great for on the go
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It's definitely not for the professional. But it's light and works for the light traveler. Used it in Puerto Rico for hikes and was great for use on GoPro as well as with our DSLR. The DSLR was definitely top-heavy but like I said just for the occasional picture where a tripod works best instead of a "selfie" stick works. Also works well with the GoPro for time lapse pictures. The legs aren't that durable for prolonged use.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
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Stability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
compact, light weight, great for the job
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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I bought 2 of these as stands for 2 LED lights. They're very compact and light weight. Easy to use for youtube video casting from home. For the same amount I could have bought sturdier cam tripods but I chose these bc otherwise I'd be carrying so much sh.. around the whole time. They do the trick!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Weight
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Stability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for travel
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It's good for iphone or other real light point and shoot. It's not real stable but something is better than nothing when you're hiking and want to keep things light. It is best used in combination with self timer or cable release to eliminate shake. For new iphones that doesn't have the head phone jack that is used as cable release then the self timer is the answer.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great compact tri-pod for on the go
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The is a great compact tri-pod if you want something small and light-weight; it is perfect for traveling. However, of you are looking for a taller, more professional tri-pod, look for other models. The size of the tri-pod and lets you use it as a handle to the camera as well. This is great for reaching high, or for awkward angles.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Tallest compact tripod I can find
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This is the only tripod I can find that stands pretty tall (at about 40 inches I believe), but is small enough to fit in a small bag. I have used it a few times so far and it is durable enough, but I am careful with it. In order to be this small, the legs are very slim. But well worth the small price, even if I have to buy a new one every so often. Beats lugging around a heavy tripod on the outside of my bag.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Portable and doable.
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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The tripod's size makes up for some of its flaws. Its portability helps when I'm traveling with my camera.
However, my only flaw is adjusting the length of the legs. It feels cheap and sometimes, my camera's weight pushes the adjustable legs down.
Overall, good tripod for a starter photographer like myself!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Compact, Weight
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Stability
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Works fine for GoPro
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It’s very compact & good for traveling. Work well with small lightweight cameras, like a GoPro or a point & shoot digital. But too flimsy for a larger DSLR, and when it is fully raised and legs extended it’s pretty unstable and floppy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Weight
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Lightweight Tripod for the Price
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I bought this for hiking with the hopes that it would be sturdy enough for my DLSR. It is very lightweight, which is great for a backpack. Low price, so a good value. I can use it with my camera as long as it is not fully extended.My camera is the max weight. It will work much better with a lighter camera, but works for me and great value.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great small tripod
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This is a great little tripod for a compact camera. I use it hiking and cycling and it fits easily into a cycling jersey. It extends to a good height. Do not expect this tripod to provide stability for long exposures or with anything larger than a compact.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size, Weight
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Stability
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent
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Decent travel and lightweight tripod but a little flimsy which can produce some motion blur when shooting stills. Make sure to size it up given the size and weight of your camera before buying. Would work much better with smaller cameras.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size
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Stability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice little tripod.
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
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Great little mobile tripod. Much easier to move around than a full size but if your camera is heavy it can be a little rough but great value.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best tripod
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Most sturdiest tripod for outdoor activities. There is an attachment I also get from Best Buy in the same aisle to hold my iphone and I can easily record while I train and easily move the tripod to capture different angles.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Compact, lightweight and effective
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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All in all this item performed as expected. Is very compact, lightweight, and it simple to use. I used this item for a webcam at a videoconference, but I can imagine it would work equally as well for a traditional SLR or DSLR.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Convenient
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This tripod is nice and convenient. I first used it on campus for a school project, because I did not want to carry my bigger tripod and I've yet to have any issues. It hold me camera and it is compact enough to fit in my messenger bad when I'm done. Very easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Versatile tripod for the little things
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I use this tripod primarily for a tiny picopro prjector and it works well for me. Once fully extended, the legs do seem a little wabbly, but it does the job. Folds down to be carried in a backpack, and that's pretty good. With the legs not fully extended, it's great for table-top use. Make sure you lock the legs though.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent
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Perfect height to get family picture. It is very sturdy. The tripod is lightweight that you can bring it anywhere you go. Very handy if you want to bring it on family trips and vacation. Even my kids can assemble it, it screww in perfectly to my video camera and digital camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size
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Stability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for the price
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The tripod does the job for a great price on sale. Yes it is flimsy, but for the small compact, storage size its prettry good. Need to be very careful extending and collasing this. various sections stick. But again for something to throw in the car for a weekend use at a kids game perfect!. Not for everyday use .
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
small and dandy
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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This tripod is easy to use, stable. and can be shrank down to a small enough size to put in a backpack
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Weight
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Stability
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
It does the job.
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The tripod truly does it's job. It's easy to store, not heavy, simple to use. I would have preferred a taller extending one. It doesn't feel as heavy duty as I would have preferred but it does do the job.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Stable tripod
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I use this tripod to take better pictures it is versatile in that it has legs that can be set to a large number of different heights. Each leg adjusts independently allowing you to set up on uneven terrain. It is priced better than other brands that I compared this tripod to