Slik U212 Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head (Quick Release) - Supports 5.50 lb (2.49 kg)

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Everything still works just a s day one...30 years ago. Of course it does have some plastics so use "common care" and it will never fail. It is heavy compared to some current offerings, but again I see no need just to change.

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I've used a U-212 since 1982, and have never had an issue with it. GREAT tripod. The quick release head works very well, but if you get a U-212, buy an extra quick release camera screw, or have a machinist make you a couple of them (very easy, quick job to make them). They're easy to lose! Also, [@] sells a circular carpenter's level for a couple of bucks that works for leveling the tripod much better than the one below the tripod head - with the [@] level, you can place it right on top of the camera's hot shoe and make sure the camera, not just the tripod, is level. Oh, be gentle with the leg locks if you're using the tripod in freezing temperatures - they're plastic, and while I've never had one break in the cold, I can see how it would be easy to force and break the cold plastic. Other than these two or three minor caveats, the tripod really is a good one. You won't be sorry if you get it. Great value for the money. Oh, figure out a way to carry it - a spare camera strap works well - you won't want to carry this one in your hands.

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very stable, easy to adjust

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I am a marketing coordinator for a manufacturing company and use the tripod for semipro product photographs. The tripod is very sturdy and stable but has way to many levers and swivels. It's hard to adjust the legs perfectly. Even with the bullseye level I have a difficult time getting everything perfectly aligned.

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While ball-head or axis is going to be up to the preference of the individual, I can assume everyone will want to keep their expensive camera firmly attached with no 'wiggle'.

This tripod has the best attach and lock of any I have ever seen.

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convenient, sturdy product, works well

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Just getting used to the way it functions. The support arms on each leg are very different from any tripod I have used in the past but seems to work well so far

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This is an awesome tripod for shooting studio portraits, landscapes, and macro. It is sturdy and has an L-bracket on the head (I wasn't expecting that). There is a bubble level under the head position the tripod level, but the only way to tell if the horizon is level is to check the notches on the side dial and through the viewfinder. I really liked the height without having to telescope the center column. I am 5'7" and it is almost eye level when the legs are fully extended.

Only downside for me is the quick release doesn't latch on the first try every time, so be careful when placing the camera back on the head.

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I like the weight of this tripod, it's not to heavy to carry, and it's not to light to be unsteady. Thus this isn't a flaky tripod. The only con I found was that the 360 degree panorama dial moves when you turn the camera. But that's not really a con, since we should be looking at the pictures we take: there is no such thing is as mathematically precise panorama. Thus that is a somewhat useless feature, but still cool to have. Overall; I enjoy the product. It's supports my 5D Mark II with an EF 24-70mm f2.8 canon lens (all together my heaviest setup)! It's stable, and it doesn't seem like it'll ever fall apart on us. My photography accreditation is located at www.circleshift.com

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This tripod is definitely heavy duty. After owning several low end tripods and watching them fall apart decided to upgrade. This tripod is extremely well built and heavier then most. Me personally I like the heavier tripod. I know my equipment is not going anywhere. While this tripod is a little heavy I don't feel it is to heavy to carry unless maybe you have a really long hike. It doesn't mention it in the ad but this tripod also comes with a bag to carry the tripod in.

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I've had the tripod at least 32 years, It's amazing it's still in production and pretty much the same as it is today, everthing I used it for has gone obsolete or drasticly upgraded.Now using it for my new DSLR, kinda nice to mix the old history, with the new.

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I use his tripod whenever need to keep the camera steady.

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I've had this tripod for 20 years and it's still going strong. Great for macro work and uneven ground because of it's independent leg design.

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A little bulky and heavy, considering my search for a "compact tripod" brought this as a result. But, sturdy, and works well.

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Not bad at all

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Use for rugged fieldwork assignments. Inexpensive enough, you don't feel you need to coddle. Rugged enough for long days in the field. Super steady and versatile.

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I use this when taking video of basketball games. The legs give me lots of flexibility for setting up in very diverse conditions. I wish the head moved a little more fludily but it still is great for what I'm doing. It is quite bulky and large but not an issue for me.

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I bought this to use in an industrial plant for recording training videos.Tripod is easy to use,very stable and looks like it will last a long time under rough use.

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I bought my tripod back when dirt was new, have used it constantly for the last 25 years and it is still as good as the day I bought it. If you're looking to invest in a tripod that your great grand children can use, this is the one. And the versatility is unbeatable.

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I too have had mine for many years. Thought I needed a 'new' fancy one but I just can't justify the price. I added a trigger head and it also works very well. It's not a lightweight tripod, but it is a great value for the money.