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This tripod is made for your basic point and shoot, but it uses materials found in the heavy duty Manfrotto's. That sounds good but it's really a bit of over engineering. Why add the extra weight of heavy duty material if the integrated ball head can only handle a light weight rig? I'm determined to use it with my Nikon D3100 and Nikon 70~300 VR zoom which is way too much camera and lens for this little soldier. So, I'll be machining a 1 3/4" wide x 4" long x 1/4" thick aluminum alloy plate with holes at each end 2" apart. One end will attach, by way of a 1/4-20 tripod head plate mounting screw. to the bottom of the camera body. The plate will extend parallel to the axis of the lens from the camera toward the front of the lens. The other hole will allow for attachment of the quick release plate on the underside for attachment to the tripod head. The plate will have an 1/8" inch offset in the middle to allow for lens clearance. I removed the rubber end cap on the bottom of the center column uncovering two holes, one of which will be fitted with a carabiner for attaching ballast weight for further stability. For packing and transporting I will reverse the center column, reducing the length of the rig by the height of the ball head. The carabiner will then serve as an attachment point for a shoulder strap or perhaps enable a connection to my camera bag or strap. This device will move the camera and lens' center of gravity to a point over the middle of the little tripod making it possible to take landscape shots with a fairly steady mount. It's not the best of all worlds but like I said, I'm determined.Read full review
It is a great tripod to take on trips and trails, and its weight is perfect. MANFROTTO is famous and reputable for their products. In the future I will buy more products MANFROTTO.
perfect for my casual application. stands tall enough. there is a little movement at full extension when you press the shutter release, but using the self timer is good enough to settle down for rock solid exposures
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