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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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
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Most compact full height camera tripod I've found
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Lightweight and portable, this basic tripod is very useful for my purposes as a presentation coach. Combined with an inexpensive mount for a tablet, the tripod can be used as a hands free video solution. Very convenient especially for someone who has to travel.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to use tripod.
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I purchased this tripod as a gift for use with the Nikon - Coolpix L830 Digital Camera I bought for my niece. It's easy to use, light enough to carry and because it can be telescoped quickly, it also fits easily in a small utility bag.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
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Locking mechanism, Stability
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Cheap cheap cheao
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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This is a super lightweight little tripod, but it feels extremely cheap and janky. I hardly trust it to hold my phone, and would not trust it to hold anything heavier or more expensive. The locking mechanisms for the legs are finicky and unreliable, and the whole thing does not feel sturdy or confident. The rotating head does not even stay level whatsoever, and has no way to adjust it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Stability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for the money
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I don't use tripods all that much, this was excellent buy for the money and limited times I will use it. If your really dependent on tripods you may want to pick something a little less portable and more sturdy. For simple things this is a good buy
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Compact and mighty
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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This tripod was perfect. Fits in your bag but sits at the right height to stand and record in a room. Fits most camera and easy to mount. Just extend the legs to the height you want.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Weight
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Stability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
lovin it
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lightweight and easy to use specially for my travels. i use this with my sony a6000, it can handle it's weight just right. though i just wished there were screws to lock the legs for more stability.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Compact tripod
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I bought this tripod because I wanted something small and that could extend to about 42". This was perfect. You have to twist the legs to get them to extend and retract. Also, you have to screw the arm to tighten the platform to hold the camera in place. Once you figure that out it is easy and quick to assemble. Fits great in the camera case and the tripod is light weight. I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Stability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good for what i wanted
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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legs are a bit flimsy when extended and don't really like the way they lock but didn't buy it to fully extend so it works for me.
not recommended for other than a short tripod but not bad.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Stability
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Compact but with many downsides
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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If you are using this to mount a phone it work fine. Definitely will not use with any kind of DSLR. The legs are flimsy when full extended and it is sometimes difficult to tell if the joints are locked so they don't slide in. I got it specifically because it was compact for a lengthy camping trip. Do not think it is worth $30 as the quality is subpar.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Cons mentioned:
Stability
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Ok for the price
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I bought this for the size. It folds up nicely and fits in my bag. The legs are pretty flimsy though. And there's no level so kind of a guess if you have it straight.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Tripod
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Saw this from one of our friends and that's when i knew i had to have it. Was just perfect for what we need. Easy to set up with our nikon point and shoot camera, packable and light. Cant beat that!
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
Don’t go on a windy day
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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I use a Canon T7 and I might say it’s a bit unstable with a camera of that size but probably perfect with a smaller one.
Easy to use and very portable!
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
Good travel tripod
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Compact and good for travel. Sturdy at compact position. Telescoping legs are not the most sturdy options out there but it will be useful for some nice photos under decent conditions.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size
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Stability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Compact, easy to carry around.
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I purchased because of size of this product, so it could fit in my accessory bag. The only complaint would be the un-sturdiness of this tripod. Overall it does come in handy for a quick on the go tripod.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Little Tripod
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I have owned this tripod for 3 years now, and my wife and I love it. We recently bought this tripod for a family member because we have enjoyed using it so much.
The tripod itself is very compact and fairly lightweight. My wife will carry it in her purse, or in a pocket in her daypack if we are out hiking. The legs extend and retract easily. We have no problem with balancing the tripod or keeping it level. We have gotten a lot of use out of it over the years, and we expect to get several more.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Weight
Cons mentioned:
Stability
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Lite weight tripod for small cameras
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This tripod functions well for my GoPro. I have used it with my DSLR only with a short lense. Not sturdy enough to hold DSLR with a telephoto lense but comes in handy when you don't want to lug around alot of weight.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This has been the most versatile tripod owned
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Everyone should own a tripod for cameras and video recorders, it makes everything hands free. Sporting events is a must for ease of use and it's light weight and compact size.
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
Great tripod
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This tripod is easy to carry. I travel a lot and need a tripod and this one has been easy to pack and carry. Actually this is my second one that I have owned. I wore out the first