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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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    had to return because it wouldn't hold my vid rec

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

    Was told by a best buy employee that it would hold my new video recorder. When I got ready to capture my daughters birthday footage the tripod was flimsy and wouldn't stay level and almost caused my camera to fall...

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

    Love it!

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

    I I've this tripod. It supports my camera well and works great on the table.

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

    legit

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

    It does what all the small and large stands do. The best of both worlds.

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

    Awesome

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

    The product is awesome. It works as advertised. No Issues.

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

    Great for tight spaces

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

    This tripod beats the standard 3-legged version that won't fit in tight spaces.

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

    Great tripod for camera

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

    Bought to use to stabilize camera for You Tube videos. Works as expected.

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

    good tripod

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

    Very easy to use love that I can take pictures without having to ask people.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage, don't waste your money.

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A slight breeze would knock this over. I do not recommend putting anything other than a disposable camera on this.

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

    useful for canera

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

    This is so helpful, and convent for my camera luv it

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage disguised as a tripod

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

    Do not waste your money!!!!!! Totally ineffective. Bought for a trip to use when away. It was useless cheaply made

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

    Great tripod

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

    This tripod is easy to use an setup for the Cannon camcorder I purchased

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

    Great product, poor customer service

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

    The tripod was a gift and it was great, but customer service is horrible!

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

    Average Tripod

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

    Decent tripod but hard to extend, lock, and close.

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

    Great!

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

    I love my tripod. I highly recommend this product to everyone

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

    Really great added bonus

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

    This was an additional surprise to my package really will use this a lot

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

    I love it!!

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

    I love this tripod, it can hold my Sony 6300 camera perfectly.

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

    great for travel

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

    great for travel & storage also for use on tabletops when filming outdoors.

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

    great tripod

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

    we bought this product with our recent Sony camera purchase and love it.

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

    Fantastic

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

    Does exactly what it's supposed to do. I would buy it again.

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

    Great Product

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

    Just what I needed to use with my phone & camera!.

    I would recommend this to a friend