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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use

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

    Camera is easy to attach and the tripod is easy to use

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

    Great camera for a beginner

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

    This tripod is excellent for this camera. I recommed.

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

    small tripod good for family taking portraits

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

    good for use in taking a family pictures just set and go

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor Stability Tripod

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

    The tripod is flimsy and off center. It does not hold even a basic webcam without difficulty

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

    larger tripod

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

    works great so I can get in some of the pictures i take

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

    Great for the price

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

    This product paired perfectly with my Sony Handycam

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

    Next favorite thing I purchased

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

    stand works well at ballgames and such. Would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Diffucult to Manager. Not a Best Buy.

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

    Very difficult to manage. The legs keep coming out at different lengths and it is nearly impossible to get them all to align to an identical length.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not the best.

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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 flimsy, and doesn’t hold my camera correctly. Returned

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

    Handy

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

    I take photos of fish. It helps stabilize above tanks

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    not too sturdy.

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

    the materials are fine, just that the camera will tilt causing you to record sideways, i had to prop an eraser in the base to level it off. It's OK to stand & shoot, but be aware of the slight angle once setup.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    if i could give zero stars i would

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

    i wouldnt even trust this thing to hold a disposable camera from the 90's let alone my Sony Mirrorless camera...

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

    Great Accessory

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

    Bought this in a bundle with a Nikon Coolpix L820.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    The legs didn't lock well

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

    This was an inexpensive purchase however when I started one of the legs collapsed. Not sure if it was just defective but I had to hold the camera which defeated the purpose of buying the tripod

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Tripod Leg Lock/Collapse Issue

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

    The major issue I have is with the legs of the tripod. Once extended, they are difficult to collapse. That's if I can get them to lock once extended. For the price I expected something that would function better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    If you are a streamer this is nice, but you can save space by getting a mount for on top of your computer

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Dont like it

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

    This was to much work to set up a.camera. twist this twist that.fall over then nt right an twist again. Wasnt enjoyable for a small camera for my taste

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Stability

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Lacks stability and camera does not sit level

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

    I was not happy at all with this camera stand. I didn't expect it to be heavy duty but I did expect for it to sit level and for it to be more stable.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Too loose

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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.

    Does not work well with my cameras (or smartphone even). The head is lopsided and does not allow for adjusting to be straight.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good overall but careful how you handle it

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

    The price is right, however one small part of it quickly broke because it is too flimsy and there are no instructions to set it or use it. Not strong enough for a full size camera, it may tilt and fell easily.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend