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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gift

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

    I bought this as a Christmas gift for my son as he requested it. He seems to be very happy with it. He used it on Christmas Day to take pictures. Great price too!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good small tripod

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

    This is great for those wanting to add some height to a table and can be used for family pictures and to steady for the amateur photographer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice and portable

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

    being a filmmaker, I like having a variety of tripods. Having a regular Tri-Pod and a mini one is good for when your out shooting.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tripod

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

    My daughter loves this tripod. It's perfect for her LPS and MLP videos she loves to make. It's tiny to fit on a tabletop, but expands to use as a full size tripod.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    This is really a great Tripod, its sturdy and holds up really well, great value and awesome quality for the money.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Accessories

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

    Lightweight and portable. Fits easily into a backpack or luggage. Provides stable base for camera or other optical devices.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product, exactly what we needed.

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

    It's a tripod. It does what a tripod does and well. We bought this compact tripod to sit and hold the camera for YouTube video production and podcast pictures. Works great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for both GoPro and Camera

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

    I was looking for smoking small and portable but strong and durable. This was the Perfect tripod ever! The range of height is awesome!!! Extremely happy with my purchase!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great for small cameras , not really for big ones.

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

    This tripod would be great for small cameras. Had trouble useing it on a canon, felt like it might fall.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the money

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

    I bought this tripod because it is small and I thought it would be easy to travel with. Unfortunately, it is not very stable at full height. I think it would be fine with a small point and shoot camera but for anything larger it doesn't seem stable enough and tends to tip over easily with large or heavy cameras. But the real problem with this tripod is that it is really difficult to collapse the legs after it is open. I WOULD NOT RECOMEND!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great compact tripod

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

    I needed a tripod to stabilize my camcorder and didnt want to lug around something large. This works great to put in bag and sit on bleachers at games or on the field.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product

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

    Great product for a simple tripod. Nice and compact, yet expands pretty high. Made of metal, too, instead of plastic like most otter's. Very Compact..!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sunpak- Platinum Pus 4200XL

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

    Lightweight and easy to use. Fits in a backpack easily. The legs are very steady when extended.

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

    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.

    This tripod is great for traveling and for the price, the legs are not the strongest when fully extended but did the job

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

    Nicely featured for the price

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

    This product works as designed and is very helpful for this old man trying to get back into shape without having a heart attack. It has good indicators that keep you in the appropriate heart range while working out.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I needed.

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

    Love Best Buy. They always have what I'm looking for. This was no exception. Great tripod.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Weight
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    Stability

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod for travel

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

    Difficult to close and the bottom feet broke off easily. Light to carry and stands well.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    It broke in a week!!

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

    We took this tripod on vacation because it was small and easy to pack. Three days into a week long trip, one of the legs came off. I thought it just unscrewed but it would not screw back in, just kept going round and round. By the time we got back it was past the 30 days to take it back. I guess we will just Superglue it back on. Not worth the money at all.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sturdy

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

    Didn't want to spend an excessive amount for a tripod. One is recommended for use with a video camera. This one seems sturdy and packs small.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good not great

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

    Not sturdy but Good for use for few click good for small cameras

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend