A truly capable bit of kit at a budget price. I have been using it with a nikon j5 and have experienced no problems, the quick release is easy to operate for lens and filter changes and the ball head is smooth to operate. I like the addition of the monopod and the foam handle will make winter operation more comfortable. The 4 stage legs are quick to extend and retract and make light work of uneven ground. In all a sturdy tripod that is easy to use.
03/09/2017
Great stand for the money. I wouldn't describe it as light weight - it's quite a bit heavier than a previous aluminium stand of mine, but still very portable. Not a "travel" tripod though. I shoot landscapes, often on the beach, and from a low pov, so this stand is perfect, as it enables me to get the camera very low to the ground. The monopod functionality is very useful, and has enabled me to sharpen up my hand-held long shots (400mm) considerably. I bought the 59" stand, I'm 5'10" and the monopod height is perfect, but only with every part on full extension. If I bought again I'd probably go for the 62".
11/07/2017
Works reasonably well. The main knob to tighten isn't very secure. I have a small camera and a big lens so it wants to lean forward towards the lens. It's really hard to get it in position and tighten the heck out of it so it doesn't drop below my subject. It is light and compact and otherwise works as expected.
20/06/2017
This is exactly what I was looking for. Small but big tripod with monopod option for good price.
15/05/2017
I have just got it. Excellent quality for the price. Highly recommend it. Very stable and solid which i was looking for. NOT PLASTIC. Very tall 1.65 cm as well. it comes with amazing bag. within 14 hours it arrived to my house. Before buying I made many researches about tripods at this price range and 100% worth investment. You can not find the better tripod than this one at this price range.
03/05/2017
First off, I like this product, my star rating is because of an issue I had while working abroad away from the UK. I purchased this product having done extensive research and reading many reviews, the reviews of this item were all pretty good, so I went ahead and purchased one. The issue I had was the ball head sticking after loosening the tightening screw. I was taking landscapes using a Canon 5D Mk3 with a 24-105 lens, which was locked onto the tripod head for a reasonable amount of time, when I wanted to adjust the position of my camera it simply wouldn't budge unless I put added pressure on the camera. Since returning to the UK the problem seems to have disappeared, so I can only think that it was caused by heat expansion of the tripod head material? Anyone else had this?
27/03/2017
Light and compact yet secure. Great aesthetics. Looks the part and dies the jobAddition of ball head is a bonus. It would have not been unusual to buy a tripod of this quality without the headI believe my photography will improve as a result of this purchase
12/03/2017
Some of the knob's are cheap, the head mount is good, however my leveler fell out.
20/02/2017
I use a Sony a6000 with a 7" field monitor and occasionally a Zoom H6 (depending on the shoot) attached to my rig, all of which is nothing for this tripod at all. Very sturdy, excellently packaged, heavy duty carrying bag, easy to use, with tools and instructions at the ready. I'm excited to test this out to more rugged terrain but all piratical locations, this is a breeze.
12/02/2017