Sunpak - PlatinumPlus Ultra 7000 2-in-1 70" Tripod and Monopod - Silver

Heavy to carry, definitely does not feel cheap, sturdy and has 2 bubble levels for accuracy. It also comes with a quick release plate, and pivots to the side for vertical photography.

A wonderful tripod all the way around. I was pleasantly surprised at how lightweight this unit is compared with my previous tripod and that it has a very welcome folding carrying handle. Another huge plus is that this is a "combination" tripod/monopod. I am a beginner and I immediately fell in love with the monopod! This tripod seems much steadier than my previous one. The one feature I need to become more skilled at using is one of the bubble levels, which seems to be hidden from view once the camera is mounted. Perhaps I am doing something wrong. I made a great decision purchasing the Sunpak - PlatinumPlus Ultra 7000.

After reading all the reviews I felt like I was making a good purchase, When I bought this tripod it felt very sturdy and reliable, but two weeks after the screw on top snapped off and the clamps on the leg were not able to tighten. Eventually it all fell apart, and I was not able to get my refund or return the item.

I bought this tripod to film soccer games. Within two weeks one of the clamps that holds the leg broke. So I took it back and got a second one. I couldn't believe it when the exact same thing happened within two weeks again. I will be returning the second one, and getting a refund and going with a different brand.

You might have alreay guessed, I didn't like this one. First, it is not 70 inch. A Sales person measured it in Maplewood Best Buy to confirm it. And it is 65 inch. I used this piece to take pictures of Aurora borealis. And it cannot stand still with a heavy lens onit. And the ball head comes off, when ever I tried to take a panning shot of the landscape for panoramas. It is true that it can take weight. But, the head droops towads the heavy side, and the lens goes down over a period of time. I used a 100-400mm Lens which is 3lb in weight to test that fact. I tried a time lapse shot for 5 seconds using a toy on a shelf as subject. Nope. That lens looked down in shame. Final word, I didn't like it. I had a SunPak 6000 tripod, that thing is way better than this one.

I've had the lowest price Sunpak tripod for several years and it has worked fine for my point and shoot digital camera. So after I upgraded to a Nikon DSLR with multiple lenses I decided to upgrade to a better Sunpak tripod. The first time I used it was on a nature photography workshop. Everything was going fine until one of the legs broke loose from the pin holding it to the tripod head bracket. Best Buy gave me a refund with no hassle but I would not purchase this brand for use with expensive camera equipment.

for my camara and fit too my video camara....I have a broken arm and that was the reason I bought it...it help me to keep my camara in places to take perfect pictures in my condition. I like a lot the double use ....the single tripod is perfect for small places and to go around without no problems....I love it.

The tripod has lots of features that I was looking for. But the first time I used it one of the leg locks came loose and had to be put back on. It seemed ok until the next time I used when the lock came off again and the inside part came out. Then one of the knobs came off and could not be put back on. Quality seems to be an issue with this item.