Sturdy tripod; easy to elongate legs and attach camera to ball head. Not a flimsy tripod. Instructions for use inside the zippered pouch inside the carrying case. Only complaint is that the black carrying case, although well-made, has a very strong foul odor from the material used. I put it out in the garage and hope that it eventually stops stinking. In the meantime, I'll make a cover for it.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
The clip that attaches under the camera broke. I used it twice and out of no where it the popped off and won't stay on.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
I was in the market for a versatile tripod which I would be using with my Nikon D3300. After several weeks of hard use, it has held up well. I'd say it's best features are--it's sturdy and feels like a quality piece. It is quick and easy to adjust. It has a quick detach base plate which you screw on to your camera so you can quickly attach/detach your camera with a flip of the cam lever, and lastly it comes with a nice carry bag. Overall I'm pleased with it. It's nice and sturdy enough for most any camera under 3-4 pounds and is inexpensive enough to throw it in the trunk so you're always ready for that shot. Recommended.
Pros: Lightweight and compact for easy storage in the car and attaching to a backpack while hiking. I love the ball head which is simple to use and easy to adjust and usually only available on more expensive tripods. The center shaft is removable so you can turn the camera upside down and take "worm's eye view" shots. Overall it is a good value. Cons: Quality/durability isn't all that great. The first time I used it one of the leg knobs broke. Upon further inspection I found the internal components that fell out were very cheap plastic. It took Dolica over a month to send me a replacement leg. I had to call and email a half dozen times before receiving it. They kept promising to send it, it wouldn't arrive as promised, and I would have to call or email again over and over again. Now I am very careful whenever extending or collapsing the legs as they seem very fragile. Other Comments: I purchased this brand at the suggestion of a professional photography website as a good value. If you are a serious photographer though, it would be worth investing a little extra money to get a better quality tripod as it will be more stable and most likely last much longer.Read full review
It is made out of aluminum. Light enough to carry around the whole day yet still very sturdy. The aluminum ball head actually performs well. Once you've got the desired angle and lock it in place, the camera will stay on that angle until you release the lock unlike my 20 usd tripod. Im using a d80 with 18-270mm lens attached. That's about 1.2kg weight. The tripod is rated by the manufacturer to handle up to 13 lbs of equipment. Other features are a quick release plate, 2 bubble levels ( one on the head and the other on the legs), user replaceable aluminum tripod head, a threaded weight hook and spiked feet. The tripod can also converted so you can take macro shots. The legs can be locked in position independent of one another. With all these features plus great performance, this tripod is a steal! One minor hiccup, the plastic on the leg clamps, while not cheap, isnt top of the line. But they get the job done so it a no issue for meRead full review
DA WHY? I just (and I mean just) got into videography. I saw online that a guy figured out how to use his tripod for video stabilization (Wait to I finish before you say "DUH"). He was using a similar tripod to Dolica to do moving or floating shots (he's moving with the camera, no shaky cam). Of course some people experiences may vary I using it with Sony A6000 with manual lens with no to little camera stabilization. Having the legs independent of each other allow me to use one leg for leverage on my shoulder or under my arm and hand hold the other legs. Pro: If you are on a budget like I am then this a quick and affordable way to help with the shaky cam issue. Plus you get a tripod for those times you do need to take pictures. Con: None FYI: Nothing against Dolica they made great product and they never meant this product to do so. Just know, the legs do NOT go a full 180° up and down, just 90°. All around great product unless there are other features that you want this is great item to buy.Read full review
I was and still am very surprised and satisfied with how nice this tripod is. For a sub $100, it far exceeds any of my expectations. The Legs are sturdy and made of good quality aluminum, not the cheap grade that many of the sub $100 tripods use. The ball head is very fluid and when tightened even moderately insures NO MOVEMENT what so ever of your camera, I even placed a heavy nikon D1 with 2 pound piece of glass on and it didnt budge in the slightest. My only issue was that when i recieved mine the legs were REALLY tightened down and hard to fold open, the included allen wrench (hex key) was really cheap and wasnt able to loosen the bolts. However once i got them loosened up they fold and close very smoothly with little effot. The safety switch on the quick release is such a nice feature, i had a flashgun on a tripod a few months back that was accidentally knocked loose and had to be replaced because of the quick release being knocked on accident but theres no possibility of this with the safety tab on the Dolica. The foam grips make it comfortable to carry long distance. Removing the hook on the bottom allows you to insert the center collumn upside down for some really low angle shooting. The only plastic are the locks for the leg extensions but ive not had any problems with them at all and still open easily but lock down tightly. I am well and truly pleased with the build quality, design, and feel of this tripod and would recommend it to anyone looking for a VERY GOOD QUALITY but very budget effective tripod.Read full review
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Tripods & Monopods
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Tripods & Monopods
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like
