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Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
- Free Item Included:
- Slik TBM Medium Tripod Bag $9.95 Value
The Slik Pro 340DX is a complete all-metal tripod setup that's effective for lightweight travel duty when one desires a professional feel. The A.M.T. super titanium alloy legs make the Pro 340DX tripod rock steady yet lighter than it looks. The A. M. T. alloy has a 40% greater strength to weight ratio than standard aluminum, meaning the legs are lighter weight yet stronger than the standard metal used in most of today's tripods.
- Speed Release Lock levers allow for fast set up
- 3-Position leg locks allow for leg openings of independent angles
- Rubber leg tips for maximum traction outdoors and protection to surface indoors
- Foam covered upper leg sections for easy handling in extreme hot or cold weather
- Maximum upper leg diameter of 27mm
| Maximum Height | 57.9" (147 cm) |
| Maximum Height w/o Column Extended | 45.7" (116 cm) |
| Minimum Height | 18.1" (46 cm) |
| Folded Length | 19.3" (49 cm) |
| Load Capacity | 8.8 lb (4 kg) |
| Leg Sections | 4 |
| Leg Lock Type | Flip lever |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
| Center Column Sections | 1 |
| Center Column Type | Sliding |
| Center Brace | No |
| Spiked Feet | No |
| Head Type | 3-way pan/tilt |
| Head Mount Thread Size | 3/8 & 1/4" |
| Weight | 3.5 lb (1.580 kg) |
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 81 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
95%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Stable (70)
- Folds away (68)
- Lightweight (57)
- Unfolds quickly (53)
Cons
- Heavy (11)
- Unstable (5)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (40)
- Portraits (39)
- Travel (37)
- Night shots (32)
- Home (31)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (47), Semi-pro photographer (12), Casual photographer (9), Enthusiast (3), Professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (38)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent tripod for the price
B&H had a great price for the tripod and free bag. Not a ball-head tripod, but at the price you could buy a ballhead separately and still not break the bank. The tr...Read complete review
B&H had a great price for the tripod and free bag. Not a ball-head tripod, but at the price you could buy a ballhead separately and still not break the bank. The tripod is stable with my nikon D90 and 18-200 lens, including when the camera is tilted 90 degrees in portrait mode. It folds down small, and is quite light, but could be made lighter if you swapped out the relatively heavy pan head for a lighter ball head. The pan head works fine for me since I plan on using it for some pano shots. I would prefer that the quick release bracket had a better clamp mechanism. The locking lever just squeezes down on the bracket and it doesn't have a security 'latch'. The bracket is the only reason why I knocked 1 star off the rating. Otherwise, it has great usability... the legs can be set at 3 different angles including a wide splayed-out angle to get it low(you can remove the bottom half of the center column when you want it low). The castings are nice and solid, the leg extension clamps are secure, and it feels like a well-constructed product. I have only used the tripod on solid ground and in calm weather conditions, but it should be fine in the boonies unless it is windy or you have it tilted over a lot. It is a light tripod so you can't expect it to be rock-solid like a heavier model. I took some bracketed night-shots to try HDR, and the pics were sharp. When combined in HDR, there was no blurriness. I recommend this tripod highly if you are only looking to spend around 100 and don't need a pro-level tripod
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Most Liked Negative Review
Best for Travel
Had this for about 6 months & it gets the job done but I'm not thrilled with the stability. I would have gone with a heavier tripod but I bought it for travel and...Read complete review
Had this for about 6 months & it gets the job done but I'm not thrilled with the stability. I would have gone with a heavier tripod but I bought it for travel and its light weight. Makes it portable but also more unstable. In weather and terrain, it tips and sways more easily.
- Great for travel & is lightweight.
- It's "Quick Release" but mine sticks a little so you have to really shake and pull to extend the legs the rest of the way (not as quick as I'd like)
- Pan/Tilt gets in the way and is probably for videographers mostly so I'm going to replace it.
- Is relatively flimsy at full extension and would not trust it in windy weather.
- Feels unstable on uneven ground with camera on it
- Long one piece center column
- Probably best used indoors
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Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
- Slippery Handles
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
I had to get used to it but over all it's great. sturdy fast set up etc. the only problems are : It could use better gripps on the handles and the center pole threads are kind of fragile. I love the fact that you can reverse the legs to get very low angles
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
We liked the first one so much we bought another one! We like the fact hat it is easy to set it up. It holds big DSLR's with zoom lenses, easy to maneuver. The only bad part is not quite high enough for a tall person, but do able.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
No complaints with the functionality. Sturdy unit. Holds my D90 18-200 SB900 just fine. Nice quick connect feature. This is my first tripod and I feel it is a good starting point.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
I was looking for a lightweight but sturdy tripod in a reasonable price range. This tripod met all of those goals. It's light enough to carry on nature hikes, but heavy enough that I feel comfortable using it even with a heavier 55-300 zoom lens. Very good general purpose tripod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
A staff member at B&H took his time to explain to me the pros and cons of each tripod, and I ended up buying this fantastic tripod. For a decent price, you get a very sturdy tripod, and there are no problems carrying it since you get a case with it. I've been shooting with long exposure and have yet to experience any camera shakes or blurriness. Thank you B&H for this wonderful recommendation.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Sturdy
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Video
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
The Pro 340DX with the pan/tilt head is a great tripod. We use the unit to take short videos of customer success stories. The unit operates very smoothly and with ease. Especially like how easy and quick it is to set up. Very sturdy unit!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
I was looking for a lightweight tripod that folds up to take up a small a space as possible. This really fits the bill. It's sturdy and unfolds quickly. A real nice value and I'm very happy with the purchase. The case is also very nice, too. I've always had good luck ordering from B&H.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Video
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
Great support and love how the angle of the legs are changed. My only complaint is that having two grips sticking out is hard to fold the tripod up and take up less space. Also would have expected a bubble level.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
Light and sturdy with pan for video and great for stills, quick release plate. Best form money I have had. Richard
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
I like this tripod, although it is a little bite heavy for me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Cumbersome
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
Amature photographer who uses 55mm and 300mm lens. This tripod easily supports my camera with either of these lens. It is light, relatively easy to set up, and allows flexibity in setup. My only issue is with the head which is slightly time consuming to bring into use and the vulnerability of the two controls to breaking off in the head. I have been using this product for over a year and just ordered a second one for my son.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
The Pro 340DX is a great tripod that is portable enough to pack in most suitcases yet extends to a tall enough height to be useful for most shooting situations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
I'm using this with my Canon T1i and love it! Highly reccomended!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
Sturdy tripod with tight-locking head and adjustable padded legs will telescope and adjust to most any terrain. The lowest height setting is great for catching macro shots where the subject is close to the ground. I mis-judged the weight, as it's not as portable as I would like - gets heavy while trekking.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
The Slik Pro 340DX tripod is simply great! Not only will you not beat the price, it is sturdy for it's lightweight, the knobs all tighten just fine and it's other ajustments work quite well. The quick release attaches to the camera well and the the lever to secure it to the tripod platform is just right. I am totally satisfied with this product; it's lightweight, sturdy, easy setup and well built.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
Very sturdy construction, easy to set up, the clip to lock in the camera is pretty tight and somewhat hard to use, otherwise everything is great, came with a great carrying bag
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
I really like the Tripod. For me, it took me a while to get used to it, because the legs are kind of hard to move it around. Anything else seems great. Its a great tripod for walking around.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Video
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
I use this with my 5D what a perfect match.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
I was not just satisfied with the 340DX Tripod during my outdoor vacation, [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 340DX Tripod (Black) with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 8.8 lbs (4 kg):
It stores nice in my motorcycle bags when traveling
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Quick Release Plates
- Price: $14.95
Center Columns & Accessories
- Price: $14.50
Bags & Cases
- Price: $9.95
Straps
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- Price: $29.95
Leg Accessories
- Price: $18.95
Dollies
- Price: $41.95
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- Price: $17.50
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