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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

  • 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Handy little tripod

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

    A handy little tripod for times that a larger tripod is not needed. Liked it so much that I bought a second unit.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tabletop tripod

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

    Nice little tripod. Using on a podium with an iPhone holder for Facebook Live, etc. Worked perfectly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    exception tripod

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

    I bought this tripod to easily & conventiently take pictures with my phone. I can say that it fully meets those needs.

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

    Okay for a beginner

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

    I used the tripod for a special event and it was not user friendly. The legs are telescopic and would not cooperate at time of most needed. They would collapse at the wrong time. I was videoing and if I moved the camera any at all, one or more legs started to collapse and caused me to lose the perfect video. It's okay for simple use but nothing more. I would not buy another one. I would buy the next stepped up version.

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

    Good for low action demand

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

    This tripod does offer some good features to ensure a level base. The design and look of the product is sleek and modern looking. For action or pan / tilt filming it may not be the best choice as it's made of a plastic composite and tends to chatter or jitter when using the pan / tilt feature which affects the recording. I would use this for more situations where the subject is not moving too much.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact Tripod With Quality

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

    This tripod is easy to carry in my camera case and provides a steady platform for time exposures and self timer photos.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod.

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

    Very compact and easy to carry around high quality as well I definately recommend.

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

    Great tripod!

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

    Great tripod! The only thing is that it should come with a wireless controller for the phone's camera.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent tripod

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice sturdy tripod. Not afraid to put my Camera on it. Made very well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Light weight

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

    great camera holder for beginners. I am using it for my note 9 cell phone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small and portable tripod

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

    I wanted a tripod for my new camera that was small and portable and would fit in my purse. This one is perfect and easy to use

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    will fit in camera case, good height when extende

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

    Plastic mounting head broke on first use.Best Buy replaced, I am satisfied with replacement

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful

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

    Great for setting up wherever you need, easy to set up and use, light and very portable.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very disappointing

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

    Very poorly made tripod, had to return it. It was ok until we extended the legs then it was too wobbly to use at all. Might be good to take on hikes or something because it is lightweight but if you need something stable you'll have to buy a different brand like we did.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good tripod for the size

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

    I bought it to take self shots on a motorcycle trip and it does the job I like it for the size that it can fit in any place.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Compact tripod

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

    I got this for travel and needed something compact. It was purchased on my way to the airport so I didn't do any research. My issue with this was that it is kind of flimsy. I would recommend that you save for a better, more rigid tripod. Your vacation pictures will be better for it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    unbelievable quality for the price

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

    This tripod is very small and thin but unbelievably sturdy. Folds up to about 12 inches tall but opens up to a full size trip

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value

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

    Lightweight tripod that provides good stability for videos. Easy to control and very stable. Would recommend.

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

    great price

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

    I always like shopping at best buy for the buys and great price. I have a need for this it's great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality Product

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

    works as described easy use provides solid foundation

    I would recommend this to a friend