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Sunpak MiniPRO Plus Tripod with Three-Way Panhead

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The MiniPro makes a good table, chest or wall/window pod, and is ideal for low angle work. Features a suction cup at the bottom of the center column to make for great adhesion.

Maximum Height 12.2" (31.0 cm)
Minimum Height 7.1" (18.0 cm)
Folded Length 8.1" (20.6 cm)
Load Capacity Not specified by manufacturer
Leg Sections 3
Leg Lock Type Twist
Independent Leg Spread No
Center Column Sections 1
Center Column Type Rapid
Center Brace No
Spiked Feet No
Head Type Three-way panhead with bubble level & pan handle
Head Mount Thread Size Head is not interchangeable
Weight 0.93 lb (420 g)
Sunpak MiniPRO Plus Tripod with Three-Way Panhead
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    SunpakMini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead
     
    4.6

    (based on 26 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (18)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (7)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (0)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (1)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (0)

    96%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Lightweight (16)
    • Stable (16)
    • Folds away (13)
    • Unfolds quickly (11)
    • Easy to use (5)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home (7)
      • Travel (7)
      • Landscape/scenery (6)
      • Portraits (5)
      • Night shots (4)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Casual photographer (8), Photo enthusiast (6), Casual/ recreational (4), Semi-pro photographer (4)
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No (17)

      Most Liked Positive Review

       

      Good, but Glitchy

      I got this to use with my Panasonic Lumix LX3 and Nikon D80. It is perfectly sound and stable enough to handle these without a worry.

      Overall, I am impressed with...Read complete review

      I got this to use with my Panasonic Lumix LX3 and Nikon D80. It is perfectly sound and stable enough to handle these without a worry.

      Overall, I am impressed with the legs but less so with the head. The legs have 3 sections. The lowest expands just by pulling it out until it locks with a spring-loaded stop, and the middle expands with a twist lock mechanism built into the leg. It has good rubber feet and aluminum legs and feels very sturdy. I like that the legs (the middle section only) can be adjusted to different lengths. The center column has a suction cup on the bottom. I take it that you can lower this to your 'ground' surface for extra stability. Okay....

      The head is less impressive. I like that it has a level, and I like that it IS a 3-way pan. It feels very plasticy, tho. THe cork surface where the camera connects is pretty chincy. The real problem is that the locks on all three of the pan directions are sticky, making panning jerky. Either they are too loose or too tight for 10 degrees of pan, then WAY too loose for the next 20 degrees.... Not a big problem for still photos, but if you were doing to put a digital camcorder on it, panning smoothly would be a challenge.

      I don't expect 'pro' quality smooth action on an inexpensive piece like this, so take this critique in context. I think it's a good tripod, and a great value, but if smooth panning is important you might look elsewhere. I think the build quality of the Giottos QU 100 is genrally superior.

      VS

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      Panning is not good

      It's easy enough to point ANY tabletop tripod where you want it -- you obviously don't need a panhead for that -- so my only reason for buying this tripod was to use it ...Read complete review

      It's easy enough to point ANY tabletop tripod where you want it -- you obviously don't need a panhead for that -- so my only reason for buying this tripod was to use it for videos with panning. This panhead sticks both horizontally and vertically, which causes the panning to start with a jerk that looks bad in the video. At this price, I wasn't expecting (and don't need) professional quality, but I was certainly hoping for better than this. It's not a bad tripod otherwise, but if you don't need panning you might as well get one with a ballhead, and if you do need panning, you'll be disappointed with this one.

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      4.0

      Great Compact Tripod

      By DogsCount

      from Holland, PA

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Good Stability

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

          great little durable compact tripod.

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          4.0

          Good but bulky

          By G

          from Fresh Meadows, NY

          About Me Casual Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home
              • Weddings/Events

              Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

              I use this tripod to record live audio gigs as well as to mount my iPhone5 (mount I purchased separately). It is great in its expandability, but I think it could have been engineered just a slight better. I find myself fidgeting with one of the legs to get it to hold just right. Its weaker than the others, but the tripod has never tipped over and none of the legs have ever collapsed when in use. The handle is good for using with camera and audio recording, but adds to the bulk if on a desk. But I love the ability to movie the device in any direction I like.
              Overall it is great sturdy and handy. For the price, it's great

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              • No

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              5.0

              Sunpak MiniPRO Plus Tripod

              By none

              from Florida

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                    I was surprised by the quality and stabilty for its price.
                    I use it for getting macro shots of things (like the tiny flowers on weeds) in the lawn. It supports not only my camera - but also a focusing rail.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    4.0

                    Good

                    By SamSam

                    from Norwalk CT

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Folds Small

                    Cons

                    • Weak Construction

                    Best Uses

                    • Stabilization

                    Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                    Easy to use, convenient and strong little tripod. The only reason im giving it a 4 and not a 5 is because the legs move around and sometimes it can lose stability.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

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                    5.0

                    Very Nice. No Complaints

                    By JerryFoto

                    from Catskill Mts, NY

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Use
                    • Strong Construction
                    • Widely Compatible Adapter

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                        I have had this tripod for years, and it has never let me down. I weighs almost nothing, folds into a small size, is very fast to setup, and is sturdy.

                        I like the fact that it does not use a separate release plate for the camera because it seems like every tripod in the world uses a different plate.

                        Unlike another reviewer, I found the movement of the head, both panning and up/down, to be silky smooth.

                        This tripod is an extremely good deal for the price.

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                        • No

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                        4.0

                        Small but handy

                        By brunzie

                        from Moline, Illinois

                        About Me Casual/ Recreational

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Easy To Use

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                            Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                            I use it for macro tabletop photography....It holds my Canon DSLR and 100 mm macro lens adequately allowing low angles. Built pretty well and very inexpensive. Good value

                            • Was this a gift?:
                            • No

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                            5.0

                            Good value

                            By Jeff

                            from Warren Michigan

                            About Me Casual/ Recreational

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Easy To Use
                            • Strong Construction
                            • Widely Compatible Adapter

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Shooting

                              Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                              Bought for use with 20x60 spotting scope. Works well so far.

                              • Was this a gift?:
                              • No

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                              5.0

                              Excellent MiniTripod

                              By miguelfido

                              from guadalajara

                              About Me Professional Guide

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Easy To Use
                              • Good Padding
                              • Strong Construction

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Bright Conditions
                                • Travel

                                Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                Good minitripod, easy to use ........

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • No

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                                5.0

                                Great as a tripod or hand stabilizer

                                By jalr

                                from Austin, TX

                                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                                Pros

                                • Easy To Use
                                • Stabilizer
                                • Strong Construction
                                • Widely Compatible Adapter

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Travel

                                  Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                  Mainly got for traveling and for table top use at home. It's very sturdy and compact. I also use it as a stabilizer for my 60d. not quite as effective as a glidecam but a lot cheaper.

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                                  • No

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                                  4.0

                                  All I need

                                  By SANTOMAX

                                  from Latina, ITALY

                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Good Stability
                                  • Lightweight

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Landscape/Scenery
                                    • Night Shots
                                    • Travel

                                    Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                    It's simple, little ad useful

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                                    • No

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                                    5.0

                                    Good for the money

                                    By The Same Guy

                                    from Detroit area

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Folds Small
                                    • Lightweight

                                    Cons

                                    • Weak Construction

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Home

                                    Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                    I also have a Slik Mini-Pro III Tripod with Ball Head which I think is a lot better but double the price.
                                    I still think that is a good tripod for small point and shoot cam.

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                                    • No

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                                    5.0

                                    Great Quality Portable Tripod

                                    By GMAN

                                    from Deridder , LA

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Reviewer

                                    Pros

                                    • Folds Small
                                    • Good Stability
                                    • Great Construction
                                    • Lightweight
                                    • Unfolds Quickly

                                    Cons

                                    • None

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Home
                                    • Landscape/Scenery
                                    • Portraits
                                    • Travel
                                    • Video
                                    • Wildlife

                                    Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                    This is a great quality portable tripod I use it on my desk to hold my Kodak Zi8 Video Pocket Camera to make my YouTube videos. If you're looking for a quality small desk top or portable tripod this is the tripod for you believe me you won't be disappointed.

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                                    • No

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                                    2.0

                                    Panning is not good

                                    By RogerD

                                    from Colorado Springs

                                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Good Stability
                                    • Lightweight
                                    • Unfolds Quickly

                                    Cons

                                    • Poor panning

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                      It's easy enough to point ANY tabletop tripod where you want it -- you obviously don't need a panhead for that -- so my only reason for buying this tripod was to use it for videos with panning. This panhead sticks both horizontally and vertically, which causes the panning to start with a jerk that looks bad in the video. At this price, I wasn't expecting (and don't need) professional quality, but I was certainly hoping for better than this. It's not a bad tripod otherwise, but if you don't need panning you might as well get one with a ballhead, and if you do need panning, you'll be disappointed with this one.

                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No

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                                      5.0

                                      Surprisingly good

                                      By Jason

                                      from TX

                                      About Me Casual Photographer

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Good Stability
                                      • Lightweight

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Travel

                                        Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                        I use this with my camera when I'm traveling light, and for a directional wifi antenna with my computer. It obviously can't hold much weight, the number they give is pretty accurate, but the legs extend farther than I expected and it's fairly stable. I got it only a couple weeks ago so can't say much about it's survivability, but so far so good and I think it'll hold up well.

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                                        • No

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                                        5.0

                                        Very pleased with this item.

                                        By "Shotgun"

                                        from Tucson, Az.

                                        About Me Casual Photographer

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Folds Small
                                        • Good Stability
                                        • Lightweight
                                        • Unfolds Quickly

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                            Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                            This item exceeded my expectations for it. I am using it to support my Pocket Wizard Flex TT5 mounted Canon 550EX flash. Easily does the job. Wide footprint for great stability.

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                                            • No

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                                            5.0

                                            Excellent Tripod to take Anywhere

                                            By Kansas Photographer

                                            from Wichita, KS

                                            About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                            Verified Buyer

                                            Pros

                                            • Folds Small
                                            • Good Stability
                                            • Lightweight
                                            • Unfolds Quickly

                                            Cons

                                              Best Uses

                                                Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                Legs are firm and sturdy. Easy to manipulate and set up anywhere. Small enough to fit in camera backpack, but not small enough to cause concern for security of camera. Very pleased! Better than any small tripod I'd found locally at chain stores. Recognized the quality immediately.

                                                • Was this a gift?:
                                                • Yes

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                                                4.0

                                                Small and good to wildlife video

                                                By Clecio

                                                from Sao Paulo - Brazil

                                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                                Verified Buyer

                                                Pros

                                                • Folds Small
                                                • Good Stability
                                                • Lightweight
                                                • Unfolds Quickly

                                                Cons

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Landscape/Scenery
                                                  • Sports/Action
                                                  • Wildlife

                                                  Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                  Small and pratice

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                                                  5.0

                                                  Good Construction

                                                  By Bob

                                                  from Travelers Rest SC

                                                  About Me Casual Photographer

                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                  Pros

                                                  • Folds Small
                                                  • Good Stability
                                                  • Lightweight
                                                  • Unfolds Quickly

                                                  Cons

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Sports/Action

                                                    Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                    I use the MiniPro Tripod on the rifle range with my spotting scope. The hight adjustment and three way panhead are just what I needed. Quick and easy to use

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                                                    • No

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                                                    5.0

                                                    Just What I Wanted

                                                    By Rob

                                                    from New York, NY

                                                    About Me Casual Photographer

                                                    Verified Reviewer

                                                    Pros

                                                    • Folds Small
                                                    • Good Stability
                                                    • Lightweight

                                                    Cons

                                                      Best Uses

                                                      • Landscape/Scenery
                                                      • Night Shots
                                                      • Video

                                                      Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                      I needed a small tripod to place my camera low to the ground so I could take pictures of buildings, flowers, and other subjects from low angles to include the foreground in the shot without having to bend down in an awkward stance.

                                                      The Sunpak MiniPRO Plus holds my Canon T1i steady and balanced. The 3-way panhead seems annoying to use at first, but adjustments are quick and easy. The panning is smooth but sturdy, good for video capture and blurring movement. The tripod is light and easy to use. All of the parts seems strong enough for regular use. It's also very compact when folded up.

                                                      The rubber feet on the legs can slide out depending on how smooth the surface is where the tripod is standing. Also, the tripod will lose balance when the camera is oriented for vertical shots if you don't extend and position the legs correctly.

                                                      I only wish the tripod came with a small bag, and wish the stock tripod head had a quick release plate.

                                                      I definitely plan on buying Sunpak's Pistol Grip Ballhead for when I don't need to do any panning. Very happy with this product.

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                                                      • No

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                                                      5.0

                                                      Excelent

                                                      By Hornet

                                                      from Barranquilla,Colombia

                                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                      Pros

                                                      • Good Stability
                                                      • Lightweight

                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                        • Home
                                                        • Travel
                                                        • Wildlife

                                                        Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                        Very strong, i use it with my Nikon D5000 with 70-300mm len, very stable

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                                                        • No

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                                                        REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

                                                        by PowerReviews
                                                        SunpakMini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead
                                                         
                                                        4.6

                                                        (based on 26 reviews)

                                                        Ratings Distribution

                                                        • 5 Stars

                                                           

                                                          (18)

                                                        • 4 Stars

                                                           

                                                          (7)

                                                        • 3 Stars

                                                           

                                                          (0)

                                                        • 2 Stars

                                                           

                                                          (1)

                                                        • 1 Stars

                                                           

                                                          (0)

                                                        96%

                                                        of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

                                                        Pros

                                                        • Lightweight (16)
                                                        • Stable (16)
                                                        • Folds away (13)
                                                        • Unfolds quickly (11)
                                                        • Easy to use (5)

                                                        Cons

                                                          Best Uses

                                                          • Home (7)
                                                          • Travel (7)
                                                          • Landscape/scenery (6)
                                                          • Portraits (5)
                                                          • Night shots (4)
                                                            • Reviewer Profile:
                                                            • Casual photographer (8), Photo enthusiast (6), Casual/ recreational (4), Semi-pro photographer (4)
                                                            • Was this a gift?:
                                                            • No (17)

                                                          Most Liked Positive Review

                                                           

                                                          Good, but Glitchy

                                                          I got this to use with my Panasonic Lumix LX3 and Nikon D80. It is perfectly sound and stable enough to handle these without a worry.

                                                          Overall, I am impressed with...Read complete review

                                                          I got this to use with my Panasonic Lumix LX3 and Nikon D80. It is perfectly sound and stable enough to handle these without a worry.

                                                          Overall, I am impressed with the legs but less so with the head. The legs have 3 sections. The lowest expands just by pulling it out until it locks with a spring-loaded stop, and the middle expands with a twist lock mechanism built into the leg. It has good rubber feet and aluminum legs and feels very sturdy. I like that the legs (the middle section only) can be adjusted to different lengths. The center column has a suction cup on the bottom. I take it that you can lower this to your 'ground' surface for extra stability. Okay....

                                                          The head is less impressive. I like that it has a level, and I like that it IS a 3-way pan. It feels very plasticy, tho. THe cork surface where the camera connects is pretty chincy. The real problem is that the locks on all three of the pan directions are sticky, making panning jerky. Either they are too loose or too tight for 10 degrees of pan, then WAY too loose for the next 20 degrees.... Not a big problem for still photos, but if you were doing to put a digital camcorder on it, panning smoothly would be a challenge.

                                                          I don't expect 'pro' quality smooth action on an inexpensive piece like this, so take this critique in context. I think it's a good tripod, and a great value, but if smooth panning is important you might look elsewhere. I think the build quality of the Giottos QU 100 is genrally superior.

                                                          VS

                                                          Most Liked Negative Review

                                                           

                                                          Panning is not good

                                                          It's easy enough to point ANY tabletop tripod where you want it -- you obviously don't need a panhead for that -- so my only reason for buying this tripod was to use it ...Read complete review

                                                          It's easy enough to point ANY tabletop tripod where you want it -- you obviously don't need a panhead for that -- so my only reason for buying this tripod was to use it for videos with panning. This panhead sticks both horizontally and vertically, which causes the panning to start with a jerk that looks bad in the video. At this price, I wasn't expecting (and don't need) professional quality, but I was certainly hoping for better than this. It's not a bad tripod otherwise, but if you don't need panning you might as well get one with a ballhead, and if you do need panning, you'll be disappointed with this one.

                                                          Reviewed by 26 customers

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                                                          4.0

                                                          Great Compact Tripod

                                                          By DogsCount

                                                          from Holland, PA

                                                          About Me Casual Photographer

                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                          Pros

                                                          • Good Stability

                                                          Cons

                                                            Best Uses

                                                              Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                              great little durable compact tripod.

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                                                              4.0

                                                              Good but bulky

                                                              By G

                                                              from Fresh Meadows, NY

                                                              About Me Casual Photographer

                                                              Verified Buyer

                                                              Pros

                                                                Cons

                                                                  Best Uses

                                                                  • Home
                                                                  • Weddings/Events

                                                                  Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                  I use this tripod to record live audio gigs as well as to mount my iPhone5 (mount I purchased separately). It is great in its expandability, but I think it could have been engineered just a slight better. I find myself fidgeting with one of the legs to get it to hold just right. Its weaker than the others, but the tripod has never tipped over and none of the legs have ever collapsed when in use. The handle is good for using with camera and audio recording, but adds to the bulk if on a desk. But I love the ability to movie the device in any direction I like.
                                                                  Overall it is great sturdy and handy. For the price, it's great

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                                                                  • No

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                                                                  5.0

                                                                  Sunpak MiniPRO Plus Tripod

                                                                  By none

                                                                  from Florida

                                                                  About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                                  Pros

                                                                    Cons

                                                                      Best Uses

                                                                        Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                        I was surprised by the quality and stabilty for its price.
                                                                        I use it for getting macro shots of things (like the tiny flowers on weeds) in the lawn. It supports not only my camera - but also a focusing rail.

                                                                        • Was this a gift?:
                                                                        • No

                                                                        Share this review

                                                                         
                                                                        4.0

                                                                        Good

                                                                        By SamSam

                                                                        from Norwalk CT

                                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                                        Pros

                                                                        • Folds Small

                                                                        Cons

                                                                        • Weak Construction

                                                                        Best Uses

                                                                        • Stabilization

                                                                        Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                        Easy to use, convenient and strong little tripod. The only reason im giving it a 4 and not a 5 is because the legs move around and sometimes it can lose stability.

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                                                                        • No

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                                                                        5.0

                                                                        Very Nice. No Complaints

                                                                        By JerryFoto

                                                                        from Catskill Mts, NY

                                                                        About Me Casual/ Recreational

                                                                        Pros

                                                                        • Easy To Use
                                                                        • Strong Construction
                                                                        • Widely Compatible Adapter

                                                                        Cons

                                                                          Best Uses

                                                                            Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                            I have had this tripod for years, and it has never let me down. I weighs almost nothing, folds into a small size, is very fast to setup, and is sturdy.

                                                                            I like the fact that it does not use a separate release plate for the camera because it seems like every tripod in the world uses a different plate.

                                                                            Unlike another reviewer, I found the movement of the head, both panning and up/down, to be silky smooth.

                                                                            This tripod is an extremely good deal for the price.

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                                                                            • No

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                                                                            4.0

                                                                            Small but handy

                                                                            By brunzie

                                                                            from Moline, Illinois

                                                                            About Me Casual/ Recreational

                                                                            Verified Buyer

                                                                            Pros

                                                                            • Easy To Use

                                                                            Cons

                                                                              Best Uses

                                                                                Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                I use it for macro tabletop photography....It holds my Canon DSLR and 100 mm macro lens adequately allowing low angles. Built pretty well and very inexpensive. Good value

                                                                                • Was this a gift?:
                                                                                • No

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                                                                                5.0

                                                                                Good value

                                                                                By Jeff

                                                                                from Warren Michigan

                                                                                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                                                                                Verified Buyer

                                                                                Pros

                                                                                • Easy To Use
                                                                                • Strong Construction
                                                                                • Widely Compatible Adapter

                                                                                Cons

                                                                                  Best Uses

                                                                                  • Shooting

                                                                                  Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                  Bought for use with 20x60 spotting scope. Works well so far.

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                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Excellent MiniTripod

                                                                                  By miguelfido

                                                                                  from guadalajara

                                                                                  About Me Professional Guide

                                                                                  Verified Buyer

                                                                                  Pros

                                                                                  • Easy To Use
                                                                                  • Good Padding
                                                                                  • Strong Construction

                                                                                  Cons

                                                                                    Best Uses

                                                                                    • Bright Conditions
                                                                                    • Travel

                                                                                    Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                    Good minitripod, easy to use ........

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                                                                                    • No

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                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                    Great as a tripod or hand stabilizer

                                                                                    By jalr

                                                                                    from Austin, TX

                                                                                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                                                                                    Pros

                                                                                    • Easy To Use
                                                                                    • Stabilizer
                                                                                    • Strong Construction
                                                                                    • Widely Compatible Adapter

                                                                                    Cons

                                                                                      Best Uses

                                                                                      • Travel

                                                                                      Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                      Mainly got for traveling and for table top use at home. It's very sturdy and compact. I also use it as a stabilizer for my 60d. not quite as effective as a glidecam but a lot cheaper.

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                                                                                      • No

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                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                      All I need

                                                                                      By SANTOMAX

                                                                                      from Latina, ITALY

                                                                                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                                                      Pros

                                                                                      • Good Stability
                                                                                      • Lightweight

                                                                                      Cons

                                                                                        Best Uses

                                                                                        • Landscape/Scenery
                                                                                        • Night Shots
                                                                                        • Travel

                                                                                        Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                        It's simple, little ad useful

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                                                                                        • No

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                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Good for the money

                                                                                        By The Same Guy

                                                                                        from Detroit area

                                                                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                                                        Pros

                                                                                        • Folds Small
                                                                                        • Lightweight

                                                                                        Cons

                                                                                        • Weak Construction

                                                                                        Best Uses

                                                                                        • Home

                                                                                        Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                        I also have a Slik Mini-Pro III Tripod with Ball Head which I think is a lot better but double the price.
                                                                                        I still think that is a good tripod for small point and shoot cam.

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                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        Great Quality Portable Tripod

                                                                                        By GMAN

                                                                                        from Deridder , LA

                                                                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                                                        Verified Reviewer

                                                                                        Pros

                                                                                        • Folds Small
                                                                                        • Good Stability
                                                                                        • Great Construction
                                                                                        • Lightweight
                                                                                        • Unfolds Quickly

                                                                                        Cons

                                                                                        • None

                                                                                        Best Uses

                                                                                        • Home
                                                                                        • Landscape/Scenery
                                                                                        • Portraits
                                                                                        • Travel
                                                                                        • Video
                                                                                        • Wildlife

                                                                                        Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                        This is a great quality portable tripod I use it on my desk to hold my Kodak Zi8 Video Pocket Camera to make my YouTube videos. If you're looking for a quality small desk top or portable tripod this is the tripod for you believe me you won't be disappointed.

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                                                                                        2.0

                                                                                        Panning is not good

                                                                                        By RogerD

                                                                                        from Colorado Springs

                                                                                        About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                                                        Verified Buyer

                                                                                        Pros

                                                                                        • Good Stability
                                                                                        • Lightweight
                                                                                        • Unfolds Quickly

                                                                                        Cons

                                                                                        • Poor panning

                                                                                        Best Uses

                                                                                          Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                          It's easy enough to point ANY tabletop tripod where you want it -- you obviously don't need a panhead for that -- so my only reason for buying this tripod was to use it for videos with panning. This panhead sticks both horizontally and vertically, which causes the panning to start with a jerk that looks bad in the video. At this price, I wasn't expecting (and don't need) professional quality, but I was certainly hoping for better than this. It's not a bad tripod otherwise, but if you don't need panning you might as well get one with a ballhead, and if you do need panning, you'll be disappointed with this one.

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                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          Surprisingly good

                                                                                          By Jason

                                                                                          from TX

                                                                                          About Me Casual Photographer

                                                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                                                          Pros

                                                                                          • Good Stability
                                                                                          • Lightweight

                                                                                          Cons

                                                                                            Best Uses

                                                                                            • Travel

                                                                                            Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                            I use this with my camera when I'm traveling light, and for a directional wifi antenna with my computer. It obviously can't hold much weight, the number they give is pretty accurate, but the legs extend farther than I expected and it's fairly stable. I got it only a couple weeks ago so can't say much about it's survivability, but so far so good and I think it'll hold up well.

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                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                            Very pleased with this item.

                                                                                            By "Shotgun"

                                                                                            from Tucson, Az.

                                                                                            About Me Casual Photographer

                                                                                            Verified Buyer

                                                                                            Pros

                                                                                            • Folds Small
                                                                                            • Good Stability
                                                                                            • Lightweight
                                                                                            • Unfolds Quickly

                                                                                            Cons

                                                                                              Best Uses

                                                                                                Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                                This item exceeded my expectations for it. I am using it to support my Pocket Wizard Flex TT5 mounted Canon 550EX flash. Easily does the job. Wide footprint for great stability.

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                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                Excellent Tripod to take Anywhere

                                                                                                By Kansas Photographer

                                                                                                from Wichita, KS

                                                                                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                                                                Verified Buyer

                                                                                                Pros

                                                                                                • Folds Small
                                                                                                • Good Stability
                                                                                                • Lightweight
                                                                                                • Unfolds Quickly

                                                                                                Cons

                                                                                                  Best Uses

                                                                                                    Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                                    Legs are firm and sturdy. Easy to manipulate and set up anywhere. Small enough to fit in camera backpack, but not small enough to cause concern for security of camera. Very pleased! Better than any small tripod I'd found locally at chain stores. Recognized the quality immediately.

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                                                                                                    • Yes

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                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                    Small and good to wildlife video

                                                                                                    By Clecio

                                                                                                    from Sao Paulo - Brazil

                                                                                                    About Me Pro Photographer

                                                                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                                                                    Pros

                                                                                                    • Folds Small
                                                                                                    • Good Stability
                                                                                                    • Lightweight
                                                                                                    • Unfolds Quickly

                                                                                                    Cons

                                                                                                      Best Uses

                                                                                                      • Landscape/Scenery
                                                                                                      • Sports/Action
                                                                                                      • Wildlife

                                                                                                      Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                                      Small and pratice

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                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Good Construction

                                                                                                      By Bob

                                                                                                      from Travelers Rest SC

                                                                                                      About Me Casual Photographer

                                                                                                      Verified Buyer

                                                                                                      Pros

                                                                                                      • Folds Small
                                                                                                      • Good Stability
                                                                                                      • Lightweight
                                                                                                      • Unfolds Quickly

                                                                                                      Cons

                                                                                                        Best Uses

                                                                                                        • Sports/Action

                                                                                                        Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                                        I use the MiniPro Tripod on the rifle range with my spotting scope. The hight adjustment and three way panhead are just what I needed. Quick and easy to use

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                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        Just What I Wanted

                                                                                                        By Rob

                                                                                                        from New York, NY

                                                                                                        About Me Casual Photographer

                                                                                                        Verified Reviewer

                                                                                                        Pros

                                                                                                        • Folds Small
                                                                                                        • Good Stability
                                                                                                        • Lightweight

                                                                                                        Cons

                                                                                                          Best Uses

                                                                                                          • Landscape/Scenery
                                                                                                          • Night Shots
                                                                                                          • Video

                                                                                                          Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                                          I needed a small tripod to place my camera low to the ground so I could take pictures of buildings, flowers, and other subjects from low angles to include the foreground in the shot without having to bend down in an awkward stance.

                                                                                                          The Sunpak MiniPRO Plus holds my Canon T1i steady and balanced. The 3-way panhead seems annoying to use at first, but adjustments are quick and easy. The panning is smooth but sturdy, good for video capture and blurring movement. The tripod is light and easy to use. All of the parts seems strong enough for regular use. It's also very compact when folded up.

                                                                                                          The rubber feet on the legs can slide out depending on how smooth the surface is where the tripod is standing. Also, the tripod will lose balance when the camera is oriented for vertical shots if you don't extend and position the legs correctly.

                                                                                                          I only wish the tripod came with a small bag, and wish the stock tripod head had a quick release plate.

                                                                                                          I definitely plan on buying Sunpak's Pistol Grip Ballhead for when I don't need to do any panning. Very happy with this product.

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                                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                                          Excelent

                                                                                                          By Hornet

                                                                                                          from Barranquilla,Colombia

                                                                                                          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                                                                          Verified Buyer

                                                                                                          Pros

                                                                                                          • Good Stability
                                                                                                          • Lightweight

                                                                                                          Cons

                                                                                                            Best Uses

                                                                                                            • Home
                                                                                                            • Travel
                                                                                                            • Wildlife

                                                                                                            Comments about Sunpak Mini Pro Plus Tripod with 3 Way Panhead:

                                                                                                            Very strong, i use it with my Nikon D5000 with 70-300mm len, very stable

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                                                                                                            • No

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