Often looking for lighter and better stands for travel. Carbon tripods used to only be good at very high prices, so when I saw this particular one at a more budget friendly price, I had to try it. This is overall a good product for most people.My biggest complaint is the tripod head that is included is not very good for heavier payloads. I cannot comfortably put my 80-200 f2.8 lens and full size body on this head. However, with that said, it is very good for lighter payloads like spotting scopes, lighter cameras and phones.For lighter payloads, this particular tripod is very robust. It may seem obvious, but with cheaper carbon tripods, the actual tripod legs are actually wobbly (almost bendable). This one is clearly different because the diameter of the legs is 28mm (as a baseline comparison, my full size aluminum tripod leg by a major brand is 26mm).Package includes a phone tripod bracket and foot spikes. The phone bracket is a bit plasticky, but does the job and has a hot shoe mount.The extension locks and tilt locks are very nice and well built. Max height and stability at that height is also up to par with aluminum counterparts.Again, I just with that the tripod head was a but sturdier and had more of a fluid pan motion. You can get a "fluid" panning if using tripod for video, but it's not anything like a proper fluid head.For this price, this is a good buy. Tripod legs are sturdy and sound. Just the tripod head that I would not rate or use with heavier payloads.

This tripod rocks!~ It has all the features I need for a price less than a comparable Manfrotto AND it comes with a pretty darn good head (I got the version with the SBH 100). I do mainly video work with some photography as well. Although a fluid damper head would be preferred for my video uses, the SBH 100 head 's quality is good enough so that delicate hands can create smooth pans.~ I really haven't fault with this product. It has three foam tripod "leg warmers" for those colder days, while most other tripods have one or two. It's something so simple you'd think all tripods should just have them. The fact that the middle post can be angled was the main reason why I bought this model. I was originally thinking of getting the Manfrotto MT055XPRO3 055 Aluminium 3-Section Tripod since it had the same feature, but apparently some amazon reviewers stated that the center plastic red piece felt and seemed weak while others had it break. This is not the case with this tripod. Solid through and through. In addition, their Vanguard's service was amazing. I didn't purchase on amazon and mine didn't include the camera plate in the box. I contacted their customer service(thank you Michelle!~) through their website and they shipped one out to me no questions asked! An extremely functional, solidly built tripod for a really great price AND amazing customer service. They get five stars in my book~

At $70, this is a great piece of equipment. Far, far better than anything in this price range I've ever seen. Even with a very heavy Canon f/4.5-5.6 100-400mm L lens and a 5D MkIII, it was far more solid than tripods in the same price range you'd find at typical big box department stores. A lens this long, fully extended, is going to be a challenge for all but the most sturdy tripods - there was a tiny amount of vibration from the shutter release, even with mirror lock-up.**Disclaimer - I haven't ever worked with a high-end, sturdy, expensive tripod, so I don't have a comparison except to low-end models. But I can tell when my camera rig is solid.It's quick to setup and tear down, build quality feels excellent (aside from the plastic dust seal rings on the leg joints, which seem to slide out of their place easily). The ball head held the camera configuration above well, and the swiss/arca mountain compatible plate is a bonus.It also held my 5DMkIII with a 100mm macro very well, I could even trigger the shutter manually with no visible wobbling.I wasn't looking for "light weight" even though I'll do quite a bit of hiking with this strung to my back. The CF model is lighter, but I wanted stability. It feels very solid when holding it, adjusting it and moving it about.Though hesitant to order a low-price import, but I'm pleasantly surprised.

These lights just erased all the lines and wrinkles on my face. Unless of course you dont have any but it will still smoothen and soften your features. I can't believe the difference they made. They are easy to set up, just plug it in and pull out the tripods and you are all set. They are smaller than I thought (size of a large i-phone) so they were perfect to place on both sides of the computer when I am doing zoom. I just loved these lights. Yes they are a bit bright but maybe that's how my lines on my face disappeared. For the price, $34. something, it is so worth it. Thank you, it is a keeper.

I like the design and easy use for this camera. The video is absolutely beautiful. The image stabilization is a great feature and the Dashcam mode is awesome. The build quality is amazing. Unless it’s directly dropped on the front or back glass, I suspect this camera is almost drop-proof, and certainly highly resistant. The screw attachment is the same as most camera mounts which is convenient, so it can be attached to many different camera holders and tripods. I think the only possible drawback is that the battery is not changeable but does provide plenty of power for over 4 hours of 4K video capture before it needs recharging.*** Helpful? I rely on customer reviews for all my online purchases, so I hope so! ***

The build quality of this little tripod is top notch. I occasionally sell vintage fashion shoes and handbags online and I have gone through several different tabletop tripods trying to find one that works for my tabletop product photos and this one is easily the best; it’s versatile, very sturdy, reliable, its easy to set up and it is compact. This tripod folds down to a neat, small package and comes with a nice little bag so it’s easy to take with you and it takes up very little space if you want to keep it stashed away between uses.The frame is very sturdy and all of the adjustment points have plenty of grip so they don’t slip while you are using it. The head is very adjustable so it’s easy to get photos from any angle and you can get up close without getting one of the tripod legs on the shot or having the camera fall over. The only thing I don’t love about it is that the clamp for the quick connect holder does not fit my high end phone holder clamps so I have to use a cheap plastic adapter if I want to shoot pictures with my phone.This tripod is pricier than a lot of mini tripods but that’s because it is much better quality. This is a professional level tripod that can easily be relied on for years and you can trust it even with expensive cameras and lenses.

The packaging arrived in perfect condition, on time, and met all my needs. I took a cheaper route and the results were a waste of time and money. Then I found these lights at a great value. The quality of the tripods and lights is very good. The cords were the perfect length, and the adjustable light switch was well design and built. They fit perfectly in my video area, provide more space to move around than my Soft Box Lights, and light my Green Screen perfectly. The adjustable brightens fits every lighting scenario. The lights pack away easily and nicely in the carry totes provided with the order. I could not ask for more!

So I am very happy with my purchase and giving it a 5 star!I've only had the tripod for a few days but so far everything about it seems sturdy and well-thought-out. Legs are easy to adjust, and the tripod head moves smoothly in pans or tilts. It's heavier than some tripods but not so heavy to be a problem. I regard its weight as a plus. It also comes with a very good quality caring case, along with the manual.Only usage over time will tell me how durable the tripod is, but I'm giving it a chance to shine.I'm so confident in its quality.