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Sunpak - PlatinumPlus 4200XL 42" Tripod - Black

Model:
620-420BB
SKU:
5191931
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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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Flimsy and cheap

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

    Awful product. This is my first ever tripod. I bought it to pair with a mini project I bought. It's flimsy and difficult to adjust. I thought $30 for a tripod would be a decent product, but this is on the low end. Returning and upgrading.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Good for smaller camera.

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

    Good for smaller camera. My digital camera is a little too heavy.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Perfect for streaming camera

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

    Very convenient product. Great addition to my streaming setup!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Compact tripod

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

    Tripod worked great with the phone holder I purchased separately. My son wanted to start a YouTube channel and this worked out great.

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

    Short lifespan

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Broke within 3 months of purchase. The piece that held the camera in place fell off.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Sturdy Stand

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

    It's a great stand, and is sturdy for what we do in our church. We use this as a light stand for our LED lights when recording broadcast

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Practically Worthless

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

    Unless you're trying to capture the essence of a bowl of fruit you may want to purchase a better quality item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Collapsable

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

    This product is can be compacted, because the legs can be collapsed.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • great value for the price

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

    simple and reliable tripod -tried it in different modes and conditions, well suited for my Canon Rebel

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Home Theater Tripod

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

    In addition to photography use, the tripod works great as support for microphones when calibrating Home Theater.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Stands a little short

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

    Not sure why it is made to be short. Would recommend one of the others so that you can stand while using it

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Good Tripod

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

    This works well enough. The attachment to a webcam is a little off level, but ultimately works.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Tripod

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

    Works perfect with my ring light on my desk for video calls.

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

    flimsy

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

    OK for small camera. I thought it might be a little more stable for slr.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Whoohoo

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

    Awesome product to keep the camera steady and hold it up.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Business use

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

    Used this for mg business and its been really helpful. Will def recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good mounting

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

    Works great for mounting cameras on the PC monitor.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Camera stand

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

    This camera stand came as part of the package. Didn't cost extra so I took it. Good stuff from bestbuy

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Reliable for small jobs

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A reliable tripod for small jobs around the home, office and play.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Stand

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

    Nice excellent work . 100% useful for me. I want buy again

    I would recommend this to a friend
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