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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

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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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good price but not very sturdy

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

    It works ok and great for carrying in a backpack. It's a little wobbly but is better than trying to set my camera on something else for a self portrait.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for easy and simple use!

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

    We used this tripod to take pics of us on vacation. You can use it for the table top or to stand alone. It's easy to transport and was very useful! Will bring this on all future trips!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Tripod

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

    It's very sturdy and adjusts to different heights and angles as needed. Used it with an older camera that has more weight than some of the current models and it handled it just fine.

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

    Nice to have

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

    This was included in a bundle pack when I purchased a video camera for work. I haven't had a lot of need for a tripod yet, but it's nice to have one for the day I do need it. The legs can get stuck but with a little twisting, they're fine.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple and Easy to Use

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

    Very Simple and Easy to Use!...Bought for my Company to take on the Road - Very powerful light - Works well even in a well lit room!

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Returned it

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

    I was looking for a semi-sturdy tripod that would collapse enough to fit in my camera bag. This one looked promising, but I should have taken it out of the box and played with it in the store. The legs were very difficult to expand and collapse (pinching my fingers even). For the price, it didn't seem as sturdy as I would have liked. Decided to return it for one a little larger which might have to be carried separately but won't injure me when I try to set it up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product

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

    My number one portable tripod!! I use it all the time with my phone. Excellent

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice tripod

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

    I use the tripod when I travel. Fits good on my backpack. For a small tripod it is good and gives good support for my camera.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Tripod

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

    This tripod came with the camera I purchased for my son and it works well with the camera. It is slightly flimsy however for the price and as long as you are careful it is fine.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great compact easy to carry around

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

    I bought this tripod to carry around with my tablet to take vedio For the classes I teach, it is so handy and lite at to carry around. I just love it.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good value but not very stable

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

    Although the price is reasonable, the tripod legs are not very stable for mounted cameras, and collapsing the legs can be quite difficult for carrying.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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

    For what I paid for it, it is a nice little tripod. If you need something for more serious photography, this is probably not what you want.

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

    compact and handy, great for self-portrait

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

    Useful for self-portrait and to capture some long-exposure shots, but beware that this small tripod can´t bear much weight, as is te case of SLR cameras w/big zoom or large prime lenses. With small and light lenses its Ok.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It did it's job

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

    This is nicely compact to carry. To use a DSL camera on its side, it's not so sturdy. For a smaller camera this product would work great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod for beginners

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

    My son doesn’t even really use this anymore but it seemed like a great idea at the time. Also, love the free points :)

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

    Camera p

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

    Excellent stuff for when i want extra support. It really nice.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent compact tripod. Ideal for travel.

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

    This tripod works great. It is very durable considering how small and compact the legs are. The legs telescope and lock easily. This is an ideal tripod to use when traveling.

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

    Good for starters.

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

    This tripod is great for beginners who are still grasping the usage of tripods. So far, it has been great. The only thing is the screw that is difficult to rotate when putting the camera on the tripod itself.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for phone

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

    Really nice product for a phone. Also got the attachment to set up iPhone for steady pictures. Folds into very manageable size to put in backpack on hikes.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's pretty good short. It's not great tall.

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

    Maybe I'm missing something, but extending the legs on this tripod is not very intuitive. There are little diagrams on each that indicate a twist should lock the extensions into place, and yet my attempts to do so belie my otherwise righteous dexterity. Luckily, my needs were for a tabletop tripod, so I don't extend the legs. I am a fortunate person, and other things in my life lock into place accordingly.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend