Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead (Quick Release) - Supports 6.6 lb (3 kg)
The Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead is a full size tripod that features many professional features. It comes supplied with a sturdy ballhead with built-in quick release system, a split-level center column to facilitate low angle positioning, and each top leg section comes coated with a foam protector, for better handling in extreme weather conditions.
- Quick acting flip locks
- 3-Position leg locks allow for leg openings of independent angles
- Split center column for ultra-low angle use
- Hook on bottom of the center column allows for hanging equipment or adding weight to increase stability
- Retractable leg spikes
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 6.6 lbs (3kg) |
| Maximum Height | 66.7" (169.4cm) |
| Maximum Height w/o Column Extended | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Minimum Height | 20.3" (51.5cm) |
| Folded Length | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Leveling Bubble/Illuminated | Yes/no |
| Weight | 3 lbs (1.36kg) |
| Head | |
|---|---|
| Head Type | Ballhead |
| Quick Release | Yes |
| Legs | |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum |
| Head Attachment Fitting | 1/4"-20 |
| Leg Stages/Sections | 3/4 |
| Leg Lock Type | Flip locks |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
| Spiked/Retractable Feet | Yes |
| Center Brace | No |
| Center Column | |
|---|---|
| Center Column Type | Sliding |
| Center Column Sections | 2 |
| Leg Sections | 3 |
| Male Thread Size | 1/4"-20 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 28 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (20)
- Stable (17)
- Folds away (11)
- Unfolds quickly (7)
- Easy to use (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (19)
- Home (15)
- Portraits (14)
- Night shots (11)
- Landscape/scenery (10)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (11), Enthusiast (4), Casual photographer (3), Semi-professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (23)
Most Liked Positive Review
good entry level mount
great value-priced tripod. Very steady, like the ball mount and quick release mechanism, but found that it can be pretty wobbly at the quick release when composing shot. The legs are straight and ...Read complete review
great value-priced tripod. Very steady, like the ball mount and quick release mechanism, but found that it can be pretty wobbly at the quick release when composing shot. The legs are straight and quick to deploy, but found that they can be a bit wobbly due to no reinforcement arms. Best part is it folds up very small and light weight! Small enough to tote on backpack. Suggested bag for this tripod is way too big, almost twice the size! Would reccomend a small size bag. My next mount will be one with reinforced legs and a grip handle for better and more precise movement.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Good buy for price.
I got this tripod for a trip to Honduras. I didn't have the cash to get the one I wanted, but this had the features I was looking for and the right price. I...Read complete review
I got this tripod for a trip to Honduras. I didn't have the cash to get the one I wanted, but this had the features I was looking for and the right price. I was shooting a Nikon D300 with an 18-200. The tripod is lightweight and pretty sturdy. The quick release works fairly well. The only problem I ran into was that the quick release latch became loose, and I didn't have an allen wrench to tighten it back up. I could pull the camera off the ball head without undoing the quick release. However, I was able to get it adjusted and tightened and it worked great the rest of the trip. The ballhead tended to take a bit more loosening and tightening than I would have liked. Overall, I was impressed with the tripod for the price. I would recommend this to anyone who doesn't have the funds to get what they want just yet.
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Pros
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
Not sure on durability but this thing is ultimately adjustable with leg setups. I am using for spotting scope in stand, sit, and prone positions. We shall see how it holds up. Has plastic leg clamps similar to what broke on my cheaper stand.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
Cons
- Leg clamps face inward
- Panoramic
Best Uses
- Home
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
The tripod does everything except panoramic shots well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Firmly
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
- Strong Clamp
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
When I did my research, this tripod was out of stock, I am glad I waited the ballhead is made of sturdy metal , it is very compact and is easilly attached to my to my camera bag. You can flip the ballhead the to face the base of the legs for even better storage. You can extend this tripod over six feet, and the hook allows you to attach some weight ( or your camera bag ) for even more stabillity . The ball head lock very well and the tipod holds my canon and a 250mm lens very well. Very well made I would recomend this to anyone and everyone great tripod at a good price
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Large Range of Motion
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
Cheap, good, high tripod.
I use it with D300s+35-70/2.8 (4.5lbs)
++ Included ballhead
+++ ext quick release plate
+ built-in level
++Low cost
+Lightweight
--end of leg is not fixed strong
-last part of telescopic leg is little flexible
-+locks of parts of leg made from plastic and can break. But maybe plastic is good quality.
Total:
6+ - very good tripod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
Really great and very stable, light wight
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
There is not device to allow one to move the camera while the camera is attached to the tripod.
To do this you must touch the camera to move the camea right to left. I find this difficult. I never thought of this when I ordered it.
I like the tripod, but becasue of this I wouldn't buy it again.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
This is a very good tripod. Don't let the price fool you. Very sturdy and tall. Comes with a ballhead, although not the greatest, but it works. This is a big step up from a big-box store that doesn't specialize in cameras tripod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Awkward quick release
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
I use this for when I go hiking. It's lightweight, but I hang my backpack on it, and we're good to go. The quick release is awkward...it seems to stick occasionally. I think it's a great tripod for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Bottom of leg is weak
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
I bought it very recently and found that the center column is missing the tension adjustment column was missing. I followed up with the manufacturer to find that this is a new design and to be honest, it is better! The center column is steady and firmly holds in it's position. In an otherwise a horrendous trip to Grand canyon and Las Vegas, the pics I took using this tripod in GC, are the only memories that surpassed the value for the money i spent on this. The 3rd leg portion is weak, but not so much to affect the snaps. I recommend this to everyone, especially to those who had to operate on low budget and is still highly passionate about the snaps they grab. It's definitely worth more than it costs! Thanks ToCAD!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Studio
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
Perfect for my needs. Excellent price, no complaints.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
This product is good for all kind of picture in travel because is durable and very lightweight.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
My digital camera has a 26x zoom and that meant I needed a tripod to be able to hold it steady for those long shots. I wanted something light-weight, but with enough height that I didn't have to stoop to use it and I decided the ball head was just too much of an improvement over my old tripod's system to pass up. I love the quick release feature and that it comes with two mounting brackets. I use the second one for my binoculars. Even with the great height I can lower the tripod within a few inches of the ground for those macro shots I periodically take of the flora. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
This the second one I bought in 4 years. I travel a lot and used the first one heavily. With the ballhead off, it is about 18" tall and I can put it inside my backback instead of strapping on outside and drawing people's attention when traveling (in those infamous foreign areas).
It is sturdy and stable enough for my Canon Rebel level DSLR and a 18-270 zoom, even for taking the night shots.
In my opinion, it is a good choice at a good price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
It serves it's purpose. I'm using it for portrait photography for holding umberella and speedlight. Sturdy and i like the ballhead.
- 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 Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
Use every few days for photography.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
I am definitely enjoying my new tripod. It took a little while to get a hang of the 'quick release' feature but it has come in handy for sure. The entire tripod is also very versatile and accommodates any angle. I like it a lot!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
I use this for landscape photography, sunsets, sunrises, flowers and other macros. It's very sturdy. The ball head moves very smoothly and locks in place great.
I can't get it as close to the ground as I would like, but that's the only problem I've had with it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Home
- Travel
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
This seems like an ok tripod the ballhead works pretty good i haven't noticed any creep. However the legs are much more of a lighweight construction than I thought they would be and are a little flimsey it should be great for a small point and shoot or dslr with a small lens but if you are planning on putting a large zoom on this I would try a different tripod I am going to give this one to my wife for her small camcorder and get myself a manfrotto soon
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
I was looking for a lightweight tripod and I found a good one with the Sunpak 4300. It's sturdy enough for my use with SLR camera. I like the quick release and leveling bubble. Good price and a great value.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Sunpak 4300 Pro B Tripod with Ballhead:
Tall enough for me at 6'1", stable on uneven ground, legs lock and unloc smoothly, ball head works great, takes a little break in period before the quick release plate works smoothly, a little unstable at full extension
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Quick Release Plates
- Price: $8.95
Bags & Cases
- Price: $19.95
Straps
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- Price: $29.95
Leg Accessories
- Price: $18.95
Dollies
- Price: $41.95
General Tripod Accessories
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- Price: $17.50
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