Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is a very sturdy tripod that has a spot for a counter balance for use with a large heavy lens. Smooth operation, very satisfied

Good tripod for my camera - used it to shoot the solar eclipse with it. Does not do well with longer lenses though. But very lightweight to carry.

This is a good tripod for a light camera. I bought it to mount my small video camera as a second video aspect. I would not use this for a heavy DSLR camera. The level bubble fell out on the first use, a little supper glue and all is good.

Good stand for initial purchase and a good buy for first time.

Light weight, sturdy, easy to use. A great tripod for the price.

Easy to use, convenient carry bag, camera attaches easily

Does what you need. Decent value. Used several times for media obligations

It's a light weight trypod. Nothing too special but it works.

A little bulky & cumbersome to set up. Had a little trouble attaching cameras.

This works great with the new camera that I purchased.

Background: I have an old Velbon tripod that lost its crank handle to extend the height. So I thought I'd grab a new one to record my daughter's ballet performance last night. I had plenty of time beforehand at the venue to set it up..... What's good? The height 66" is good for going over peoples' heads who are seated at a performance on a flat floor. It was taller than my old one by 6". What's bad? Everything else... 1) The part that attaches to your camera is not sturdy at all and I would worry about putting an expensive, heavy camera on it. It does not fit securely like my old one did. 2) The whole thing is very plastic-y, and lightweight. 3) It doesn't pan. It can go up and down with the crank handle. It can rotate 90 degrees, but I couldn't make it pan. I looked at it and the instructions for 15 minutes trying to figure it out.... My old one panned so smoothly and with this one, you'd have to move the feet of the tripod!