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Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars with 1519 reviews

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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 4 out of 5 stars

    great flexible gdget

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

    seems very sturdy and flexible. my daughter loves it,

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

    Great product!

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

    This product is exactly what I needed to do! I use this to sit on top of my desk to hold a ring photography light, and it works perfectly. It holds the weight of the light and my Canon camera that sits in the middle of the ring light also.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not impressed

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

    There's a reason it's cheap. It's extremely flimsy. Yes, I realize it's supposed to be lightweight for carrying but seriously, it was amazing how wobbly it was with the legs extended. Took it back and got a more expensive model and while it wasn't nearly as unstable, it was really bad quality. I wish the store carried other brands, I had to purchase one from a different store.

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

    Easy Tripod

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

    It is hard to hold a camera steady while making a home video. This tripod makes it so easy to make good videos! Provides handle for easy panning.

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

    Good for DSLR

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

    I have the Canon Eos Rebel T6 DSLR camera and it works great. Stays upright even with my longest lenses 75-300mm. And the adjustable legs was just what I was looking for.

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

    Tripod useful but use is hit & miss to learn

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

    Tripod is OK for beginner learning to use one. Movement of device is difficult at best resulting in jerky motion while shooting videos.

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

    Poor design

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

    Just bought this today. Got it home and I was not impressed. The pad you screw your camera to is not tightly attached to the legs. After you attach your camera there is a lots of play and movement in the camera. Very poorly designed. You get what you pay for and i guess I got cheap for paying cheap. It's cheap!!!

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

    Don't use it much, but seems ok

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

    Only got it because it was in the bundle package. Used it once and it was fine. We just dont us it much.

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

    Great frame

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

    Great frame sturdy and great color I love it Is great for Indoors

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

    Works great!

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

    Works with the camera I purchased… Good for placing on a table due to extended 42" height .

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

    Nice, but don't use it a lot

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

    I don't use this a lot because I take more action shots, but it is sturdy and compact.

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

    hard to get all the legs even

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

    Haven't used it much but it's hard to set up the legs

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

    nice beginner stand

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

    Its great for getting those group shots to actually have everyone in them.

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

    so fun

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

    purchased as an add on package for Christmas, it was a bit hit !!!

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

    I have not had the opportunity to use this yet.

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

    I look forward to using this at my son's ball game this weekend.

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

    dont buy if you have a dslr

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

    okay, so i bought this and at the time i had a point and shoot camera so it worked. but then on christmas i got a dslr. today my tripod broke! i guess that my camera is too heavy for the tripod.. i want a refund but i dont have the receipt. :/ i would only recommend this to a person with a point and shoot camera.

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

    Difficult to adjust

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

    One of the legs gets stuck and makes it 6 inches or so shorter. You have to be Hercules to get it to extend. Very frustrating.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very dissapointed, returned item

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

    I was very dissapointed in this product. The legs were impossible to colapse,, the swivel could not be tightened to hold camera steady. Returned item that same day.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    improper materials used, weak joints

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

    After about three weeks of use the leg joints broke off. Very weak parts used there.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend