Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black)

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

Great value in a travel tripod. Light weight and the 3 way head is all metal and adjustments are smooth. The included zip bag does the job. I ordered and extra quick release which is expensive considering you pay about 1/6th what the who tripod costs, but it is worth getting just in case in a year they change the design and and you loose the only one you have. This is a great addition to my outfit so I can travel light and leave my studio tripod/head combo at home.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

I carry this perfectly fitted on a slingshot 202aw.It is incredibly light weight yet sturdy. It is so adaptable in rough terrain with three position legs and the ability to shorten the center post. I use it primarily with a Canon SX 40HS which has a 35X lens which when fully extended requires a solidly functioning head. I get a firm tilt control and can still pan smoothly. Difficult to do at such extreme ranges. It even works well with a JVC camcorder although I usually use a fluid head. In comparison to the Manfrotto MK393S-H equivalent this beats it in every catagory. The Manfrotto has too much head play. The bubble level is nice but I have to be more precise and use a tri-level in my hot shoe.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

I bought this tripod 3 years ago & recently lost it. I went to B&H to replace it & ended up buying the exact same one. For the price, ease of set up, the fact that it's so compact & lightweight made it a no brainer. I mainly use it for night shots. I attach my Canon 5D Mark II and it even withstands my 70 - 200 2.8 IS. I would certainly recommend this tripod!

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

The Slik Sprint Pro II is everything that it is purported to be. It is lightweight, folds up easily, and is sturdy. Once the camera snaps easily onto the tripod it is extremely stable, so much in fact that I cannot understand the few comments I read saying that it wasn't stable. I can only believe that those comments were made by others who did not test it with the camera in place. I am very, very pleased with the tripod and the "extremely" good service from B&H. Great job!

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

I picked this model after reading many reviews. It came in just as expected except that it felt even lighter. It fits my Lowepro SlingShot 100 (the smallest in the SlingShot series) pretty well. All parts work well.

The consequence of being so light is that it doesn't seem to be "strong" or "stable". I put on a Nikon D90 and 70-300vr zoom, it held up pretty well if there were no wind. But in wind, it seems to be a bit shaky. The tripod stood fine, I wasn't worried about it fell down. My worry was mainly the vibration I could see in the D90 live view LCD, especially when the zoom extended all the way to 300mm. To be fair, it's not 100% the tripod's fault, because the zoom didn't have a collar like my much heavier 80-200/F2.8 did.

So conclusion is that I like it very much, it solves my travel problems. But I would be careful in (even mild) windy conditions when I use 70-300mm.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

The device has a lot of posibilities.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

High is satisfatory,
Weigh is good,
Price is nice too.
Very useful and portable.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

I can't imagine getting excited about a tripod!! My background is engineering and this is a very functional, small yet big, elegant design

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

I am an avid amateur and travel a good deal. It is light; it is very easy to set up and use (for a totally mechanically-challenged person). For the price, it is great quality. Thanks to the salesman at B and H who showed it to me.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

I bought this tripod for very broad range of usage, from hiking to amateur studio shots. So far, I'm very pleased. The construction is very sturdy, it's not very complicated, so there are very few things that can actually break.
Stability is very good, although it's not as firm when the tripod is fully extended. But this was expected, as the range is very big.
The tripod is easy to manipulate, although it takes a little bit of time to get used to the controls.
I really appreciate the size and weight of the tripod. It's easy to carry in a backpack, and is relatively easy and quick to set up.
The only slight con is that one of the motion controls sticks out when attached, so either you have to remove it after each use, or find a way how to store the tripod so it won't be a problem.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

Simple and easy to use. This is a light tripod that easily attaches to a backpack so you can have it when you need it.

A great simple lock lets you insert/remove your camera quickly.

The mount is a little stiff and doesn't allow the smoothest or easiest readjustments. But if you want a simple tripod and don't use one often, then this is a great value.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

Bought this tripod for a long holiday where I am going to do a lot of hiking and biking. The soft foam grip on topside gives excellent grip and a sporty feel to the whole. Its reasonably light weight and fold in easily.
When I first used the tripod and had it unfolded in my hands it felt a bit wobbly, but the moment I put it on the ground it was extremely stable.

The tripod includes a quick release grip which you can screw on your cam so you can easily click your camera on and do not have to screw every time.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

Just recently bought this tripod and it's great. Perfect for Lowepro Slingshot 202; fits onto the side perfectly. Tripod extends so the viewfinder is right up to my eye (6'2"), and holds my 50D, decently large 28-135 lens, and metz flash really well. It's slightly more stable than my chunky cheaper sunpak tripod, but weighs less, is far more flexible, and folds to a far more compact weight. I almost bought the heavier 340dx legs, but I'm glad I didn't.

My only complaint is at the complete full height, the middle section can vibrate quite badly. If you use a timer for long exposures, or just fully extend the legs it works best. Even full height it works really well.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

I have been very pleased with this tripod for a light alternative to take with me during travel. It fits easily into my carry-on, does not have spiked feet so no possible complaints from TSA, and is extremely light. It has an excellent range of motion and the legs can crank wide open for those low to the ground macro shots. The head is nice enough for a tripod\head combo and it panned and locked easily enough. Don't expect it to hold your monster zooms though. For as small as it is it can crank surprisingly high with the column extended. It is however not the most stable tripod, a strong wind gust would send it teetering I'm sure, this is not one you want to walk away from for self-shots. But at this price point and weight I was not expecting it to do so. I do recommend it for those looking for a small travel tripod, be sure your equipment is within the weight limitations, and you should be good to go.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

This is a full size tripod that suits my needs. It is lightweight and folds to only to 18.5". Sometimes it feels unstable when fully extended because of the light weight I guess.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

Great sturdy and firm tripod.
I use this tripod with a D60 with several lenses.
It will not shake or move with a Sigma 300 mm lens.
I am very happy with this purchase.
Tested indoors and outdoors.
This tripod comes with a nylon bag not advertized.

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

Great product for the price - bought it as a travel tripod for my dslr, seems sturdy, compacts up to a very small size, and the quick release plate is a nice benefit.

It is small enough to fit inside the carry on luggage I have

Comments about Slik Sprint Pro II 4-Section Tripod w/ 3-Way Panhead (Black):

Main use is in town or at home. Very easy to handle and to install. Its lightweight is its most interesting feature. However, the price to pay is its lack of stability. 10 to 20 seconds are needed before it can be used. It cannot be used when the wind is too strong.