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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 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 2 out of 5 stars

    Not sure about this

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

    Am not finding it as useful as I imagined I would. May just become extra baggage to carry around. Pretty basic anyway so not a bad purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality

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

    I got this free when I bought my Nikon P900. I was happy to get a compact tripod until I tried it out. Very cheaply built. I brought it on vacation, but was so disappointed with the quality that I left it in a hotel in Mexico rather than carry it anywhere. I'm glad I didn't pay for it. I definitely wouldn't have bought it, and wouldn't recommend it.

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

    Hard to use

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

    I got this in a bundle with my camera and it is kinda hard to attach the camera to the tripod and the legs of the tripod are hard to expand and collapse.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Awful to use

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

    The leg extenders were hard to use. And maybe it was my camera but it wouldn't hold on the flat surface.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not good quality.

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not good quality. Cannot handle dslr camera. Poor.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible

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

    Used it twice and then it broke. You get what you pay for.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very unstable

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

    Very unstable. I wish I had not purchased it. Sorry. As part of a package it needs to be morw stable

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    too small / not stable

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

    don't waste your money on this tripod - not stable - wobbles. get a normal size tripod

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Really Bad Design

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

    This tripod is the worst thing ever. Do not buy this thing, it will break.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Piece of junk

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

    This tripod is too flimsy to be useful for anything but the lightest camera.

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

    yep - its a tripod

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

    basic tripod, no real issues - was included free in a camera bundle thankfully

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Broke

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

    3rd time I used it it broke. Some little piece of plastic. Was told not warranty.

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

    Travel tripod

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

    I was looking for a tripod for vacation and weight was an issue. It was great for that, but ultimately not useful.

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

    Not very sturdy

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

    Bought this just for kicks. Probably will not use like it was purchased for. Think it could be a better product

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

    It works

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

    It works, but its pretty flimsy when the legs are at full length

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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

    Legs are extremely weak and wobbly. Mount got broke after first use.

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

    vertical to horizontal tilt mechnism broke

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

    no tension control for tilt from horizontal to vertical...stop tab broke, so now just flops back and forth.

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

    It's ok

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

    If you need one on the fly it'll do, but there are better products for that price.

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

    Sucks

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

    Sucks for anything bigger than a go pro. Cheap and flimsy

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Does not hold

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

    Piece of garbage. Legs do not hold or stay extended

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend