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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

  • Ease of Use

    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:
    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.

    This tripod works great anywhere you go and offers multiple options. Also at a reasonable price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Most handy tripod

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

    Very convenient, compact, and easy to use. Fits right on the side of my camera bag.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great!

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

    Very nice tripod. It gets a lot taller than I expected which is nice. It is also quite sturdy.

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

    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 like this because it is small and easy to carry around. Easy to set up and use

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Tripod review

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

    Good traveler's tripod; lightweight and easy to set up.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very handy, easy

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

    This one is so much more compact, much easier to use and store for traveling. Fits all my cameras

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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

    Supports the weight of my Nikon d5500 without a problem, easy to use and setup.

    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.

    Small size makes it easy to take with you. convenient to use on a table or other flat surfaces.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Cheap tripod but works

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

    The tripod was very cheap and did what I needed it to do. The only problem I had was the mount would shake back and forth and I had to stuff tissue in the crevice to keep the camera level and not tilted. Would definitely recommend spending the extra money for a more sturdy tripod.

    No, I would not 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.

    Very nice, compact for portability with great range of height adjustment

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod, I recommend it to all.

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

    Easy to use and handle. it's also easy to store when I'm not using it. It fits great with my camera.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product

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

    this item is just perfect for my camera, works just fine and very easy to storage.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Joe G

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

    To Flimsy and the locking of the legs does not always work. Kind of disappointed with this product.

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

    Terrific small option

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

    If you're creating videos and photography on something like a table or a countertop. This will work great to capture for what it is you want filmed or for Photography

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    holds camera steady

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

    It allows me to take a photo that i what to be in without having someone else to take the photo

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great tripod

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

    Perfect size for my mini projector and fits perfect in the portable case!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beginner photographer tripod

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

    Wanted something simple and easy for my niece who is just starting to get into photography

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent tripod.

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

    I was able to carry it with little effort. Very portable. And good price.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    its good, but some its drops the devises

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

    its good, but some its drops the devises ............

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very light and compact.

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

    This is a very lightweight and compact tripod for a small camera or camcorder.

    I would recommend this to a friend