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Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod

  • Price: $19.95
  • B&H # SUTDTS
  • Mfr# 620-5656CC

Product Highlights

  • Supports Up to 3.3 lb (1.5 kg)
  • Weighs Only 1.9 lb (0.86 kg)
  • Extends to 56" (142.2cm)
  • Folds to 14.5" (36.8cm)
  • 3-Way Panhead with Quick Release
  • 2 Quick Releases Plates
  • Lift and Lock Center Column
  • Capability for Low-Angle Photography
  • 5 Leg Sections
  • Includes Carry Bag
 

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The Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod, weighing in at only 1.9 lb (0.86 kg), is a medium duty support that is portable and affordable. This ultra-lightweight is compact... it folds down to a mere 14.5" (36.8cm) and with its split center column extended, reaches 56.0" (142.2cm). The split center column allows for low-angle photography.

This tripod features 5 aluminum leg sections with a twist-knob lock. The TravelLite comes with a great system to ensure precision camera positioning: a 3-way photo/video panhead with a quick release (2 plates are included), a bubble level, and rubber feet for indoor use. The TravelSmart Digital Tripod, which also comes with a carry bag, is the perfect companion for photographers who need a steady platform using the latest point and shoot, compact DSLR cameras and camcorders.

Lightweight aluminum legs
Designed for the latest point and shoot and compact DSLR cameras and camcorders
Includes a 3-way photo/video panhead with Quick Release plate with a video indexing pin
Two Quick Release plates are included
A built-in bubble level aids in precision positioning
Lift and lock center column
Split center column for low-angle photography
Limited lifetime warranty
General
Load Capacity 3.3 lb (1.5 kg)
Maximum Height 56.5" (143.5cm)
Folded Length 14.6" (37.1cm)
Spirit Level Yes
Weight 2.1 lb (1 kg)
Head
Head Type 3-way panhead
Quick Release Yes (2 quick release plates are included)
Legs
Material Aluminum
Head Attachment Fitting 1/4"-20
Leg Sections 5
Leg Lock Type Twist and lock
Independent Leg Spread Yes
Spiked/Retractable Feet Yes
Center Brace No
Center Column
Center Column Type Split center column with low-angle capability
Center Column Sections 1
Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod
  • 3-Way Panhead with Quick Release
  • 2 x Quick Release Plates
  • Carry Bag
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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    SunpakTravelSmart Digital Tripod
     
    3.4

    (based on 50 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (15)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (13)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (9)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (3)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (10)

    72%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Compact (33)
    • Lightweight (31)
    • Easily adjusted (22)
    • Locks in tight (13)
    • Good footing (12)

    Cons

    • Unstable (16)
    • Flimsy (12)
    • Weak clamp (7)
    • Jerky movement (6)
    • Difficult to adjust (3)

    Best Uses

    • Travel (29)
    • Landscape/scenery (14)
    • Home (13)
    • Portraits (12)
    • Outdoors (11)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (41)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Photo enthusiast (22), Casual photographer (13), Semi-pro photographer (8), Pro photographer (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    TravelSmart is the perfect name

    I believe a tripod is one of the most useful tools that anyone with a camera should never be caught without, so when I was on the lookout for a tripod that I could carry...Read complete review

    I believe a tripod is one of the most useful tools that anyone with a camera should never be caught without, so when I was on the lookout for a tripod that I could carry around with me wherever I went without breaking the bank, I kept in mind that I needed something that I could rely on. I chose to purchase the TravelSmart because of it's low price and potential to be very handy. Now obviously it can not and does not compare with higher end tripods, but for the price it certainly does the job. It's easy to take on the go and comes with a travel bag and an extra plate. I use it with my Canon Vixia HFS100 and have no complaints about it, although the design is a bit unconventional.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Great price - you get what you pay for

    You can't beat the price for this tripod, and that makes it a worthwhile buy in my opinion. But it has some annoying features.

    - The legs extend quickly, due t...Read complete review

    You can't beat the price for this tripod, and that makes it a worthwhile buy in my opinion. But it has some annoying features.

    - The legs extend quickly, due to the fact that there is only one ring per leg to tighten them up. But that one ring sometimes loosens up a bit. It also can be annoying to retract the legs as the joints sometimes get "stuck." With a little fiddling, it's easy to fix....but annoying.

    - The full vertical tilt leaves my camera overly tilted, and it's much less sturdy in this position. My camera (a DSLR - so a little heavy for this tripod) sometimes slides down slightly.

    - The legs flex a lot, but it hasn't been too much of a problem. Again, it's a light, little tripod - about what you'd expect.

    - The various dials and flip locks that allow different configurations are not especially intuitive in their design, but they work okay.

    - It makes a good alternate tripod for when you just don't want to carry around a larger, heavier one. But, if you are buying only one multi-use tripod, this isn't a good choice.

    Best features: Inexpensive, light, folds up very small, easy quick release mount

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    5.0

    Great value for the right need

    By j4

    from Omaha, NE

    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Affordable
    • Compact
    • Light weight

    Cons

    • Not for heavy cameras
    • Weak Clamp

    Best Uses

    • Home
    • Peripheral Equipment
    • Travel
    • Weddings/Events

    Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

    This is a very affordable light weight tripod for use with light cameras. I will not use it for my Canon video recorder. I will use it mainly for road trips (flights) and for my monitor that goes with my Canon video recorder.

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    • No

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    1.0

    returned it

    By Needed for work

    from Statesville, NC

    About Me Casual Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Unstable
    • Weak Clamp

    Best Uses

      Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

      It was compact and easy to carry around, however, it was flimsy when extended to full height and was very difficult to fold back down. It has little buttons you have to push in and hurt to use. It's worth getting a more heavy duty tripod with folding clips to break down.

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      • No

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      1.0

      Junk !

      By Daveinjax

      from Jacksonville Florida

      Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

      Right out of the box one of the legs is stripped ! I wanted this for my 50mm spotter to hike with but I will have to pay a little more to get the job done. Set the spotter on it and sat down to use it without the legs extended but the head is too rough and jerky to pan with. Only thing you could use this for is a light point and shoot if you get one that works. I tossed the box before I found out leg was stripped so I don't know if it can be returned but shipping it back would cost almost half what I paid and my time is worth way more. If you don't mind spending time to return one if it is defective and need a cheap point and shoot stand then maybe...

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      1.0

      VERY FLIMSY

      By danesch

      from Gainesville, FL

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

        Cons

        • Unstable

        Best Uses

          Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

          I will sending this back immediately. I know... what do you expect for this price, but come on. The legs (fully extended) are like wet noodles.

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          1.0

          cheap cunstruction

          By Nash10

          from Jefferson City TN

          About Me Photo Enthusiast

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

            Cons

            • Small Range
            • Unstable
            • Very Difficult To Fold Up
            • Weak Clamp

            Best Uses

              Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

              The price is cheap an so is the product.

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              • No

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              1.0

              Poor tripod

              By Dawn traveller

              from Indiana

              About Me Casual Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

                Cons

                • Unstable
                • Weak Clamp

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                  I did regret buying this tripod, my vacation got ruined cos of it. Very flimsy, wouldn't close right n all the way. It is very light but then it couldn't stand even just a 20 mph wind.i wish I didn't buy this tripod.

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                  • No

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                  1.0

                  Shoddy construction doesn't open properl

                  By Saif Ahmed

                  from Gatineau, QC, Canada

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Pros

                  • None Whatsoever

                  Cons

                  • Poor Construction
                  • Unstable
                  • Weak Clamp

                  Best Uses

                  • None

                  Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                  Bought this because it was cheap and small and I needed something for travelling. Unfortunately, the workmanship on this product is extremely shoddy. One of the legs do not lock open. Of the other two that do, one of them is extremely difficult to close.

                  The tripod is wobbly and I can't use it and risk my equipment.

                  Unfortunately its a cheap product so it's not worth the shipping to return it to the US from Canada.

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                  • No

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                  3.0

                  Tripod itself is good, but weak head

                  By BigP

                  from Toronto, Ontario

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Light And Small

                  Cons

                  • Unstable

                  Best Uses

                  • Travel

                  Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                  The tripod is cheap, light, small, great for travelling. But the quick release plate doesn't sit in tight enough, so my camera actually wabbles on tripod, makes it not usable for me. I hope I can replace the head with a better one in hopes to fix this issue. We'll see

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                  • No

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                  3.0

                  You get what you pay for

                  By Dan m

                  from Portland, OR

                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Compact Stowaway
                  • Low price
                  • Quick release

                  Cons

                  • Unstable
                  • Weak Clamp

                  Best Uses

                  • Home
                  • Night Shots
                  • Portraits

                  Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                  This isn't the sturdiest tripod out there, but that's to be expected at this price point. I would use it for point and shoots or mirroless cameras, it might be a little sketchy with a big dslr and lens. I like the quick release option, but you can't see the bubble level with your camera mounted up. I also like how compact it gets when you fold it up. If you have a dslr I would pass and get something a little sturdier, but if your a hobbiest with a point and shoot it will work great.

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                  • No

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                  1.0

                  VERY BASIC TRIPOD

                  By Sam

                  from New York City

                  About Me Casual Photographer

                  Pros

                    Cons

                    • Not Good For Real Cameras
                    • Unstable
                    • Weak Clamp

                    Best Uses

                    • Ok For Point Shoot

                    Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                    TERRIBLE FOR DSLR CAMERAS. MAYBE GOOD FOR VERY LIGHTWEIGHT POINT & SHOOT CAMERAS. NOT ONLY ARE THE LEGS FLIMSY & UNSTEADY, BUT THE RELEASE PLATE POPS OUT OF THE LOCK MECHANISM WHICH CAN MAKE YOUR CAMERA GO FLYING.

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                    • No

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                    3.0

                    Very Light Weight

                    By Grampy

                    from Mays Landing, NJ

                    About Me Photo Enthusiast

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                          Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                          Serves the purpose as a travel tripod. Fits in bag, one of the few I could find, and yet extends to a reasonable height. But very light weight.

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                          • No

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                          1.0

                          Unbelievably Flimsy!!!

                          By Joe

                          from Gilroy CA

                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                          Pros

                            Cons

                            • Unstable

                            Best Uses

                              Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                              I bought this for a trip to Europe as my Mannfroto is too heavy. This tripod practically buckled when I put my Nikon D7000 with 18-105 lens on it. Super flimsy and weak. I never used it even once. I don't want to go through the hassle of even returning it as it is only $20 nor do I feel good about giving it to anyone. DO NOT BUY THIS TRIPOD unless you have a very light cheap camera that you are ok with dropping!

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                              • No

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                              2.0

                              good for the money

                              By brewman Ken

                              from Salina, KS

                              About Me Casual Photographer

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Compact
                              • Lightweight

                              Cons

                              • Unstable

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                For the money I paid it's a good tripod but the buttons to collapse the legs are sometimes hard to release.

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                                • No

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                                1.0

                                Not sturdy and does hold dslr level

                                By Mart

                                from San Francisco, ca

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Compact

                                Cons

                                • Flimsy
                                • Jerky Movement
                                • Unstable

                                Best Uses

                                • Home

                                Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                Nice idea but too flimsy and does not hole my dslr level when in the notmal position. Might be ok for point and shoot but would not recommend.

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                                • No

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                                5.0

                                Happy with my TravelSmart Tripod

                                By Mike P.

                                from West Palm Beach, FL

                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Compact
                                • Easily Adjusted
                                • Good Footing
                                • Lightweight
                                • Locks In Tight
                                • Smooth Movement

                                Cons

                                • None so far

                                Best Uses

                                • Video

                                Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                I can't ask for anything more. This is light, functional, and affordable. I was confused at the amount of options available in all price ranges for tripods. The B & H customer support person was a huge help! I told him what I needed to do with the tripod and he helped explain the differences in B & H offerings and helped me pick this one. Great job B & H!

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                                • No

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                                4.0

                                little shaky, but gets the job done

                                By dp

                                from CT

                                About Me Casual Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Compact
                                • Easily Adjusted
                                • Lightweight

                                Cons

                                • Flimsy
                                • Slips Out Of Position

                                Best Uses

                                • Outdoors
                                • Travel

                                Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                telescopes very easily, is very lightweight, and packs up small. only downsides are that it isn't very stable, or easy to fine tune on uneven ground, and the tabs that telescope the smaller extensions can open/close on their own sometimes, wouldn't leave a camera on there for long exposures becaue of this. that being said, it's hard to beat the value and the portability. is able to support a dslr, with a fully extended 70-300 lens without any issues. since it's shaky, i would recommend using a remote or delayed shutter release.

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                                • No

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                                4.0

                                my niece loves it

                                By auntie shutterbug

                                from san francisco ca

                                About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Compact
                                • Easily Adjusted

                                Cons

                                • Flimsy

                                Best Uses

                                • Home

                                Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                If you need an inexpensive tripod for a kid to use or for some other non-critical purpose, this one seems like a decent value.

                                I personally use a Gitzo carbon fiber tripod for my own gear, but not every situation warrants such solid support.

                                • Was this a gift?:
                                • Yes

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                                3.0

                                A collar short of being a shirt

                                By CB

                                from Houston, TX

                                About Me Casual Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Compact
                                • Easily Adjusted
                                • Good Footing
                                • Lightweight

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Home
                                  • Landscape/Scenery
                                  • Outdoors
                                  • Portraits
                                  • Travel

                                  Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                  I haven't used it yet. Not once, but twice, I was sent a tripod that was missing the tension-adjustment collar for the center post. As soon as I have a complete tripod, I anticipate much use and great satisfaction, as has been the case with previous Sunpak tripods I have purchased.

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                                  • No

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                                  3.0

                                  You get what you pay for

                                  By bpix

                                  from wisconsin

                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Compact
                                  • Easily Adjusted
                                  • Lightweight

                                  Cons

                                  • Flimsy
                                  • Slips Out Of Position

                                  Best Uses

                                    Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                    Purchased to take on a backpack trip specifically because of its lightweight & compact size. Did serve its purpose in that respect, but fell short on durability. Would not recommend using cameras more than 3 or 4 lbs and definitely not with long lens attached, as the ball head does not lock in tight enough. Sets up and adjusts easily, but take down is a bit clumsy. Will be used soley on backpack trips, where size matters.

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                                    • No

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                                    4.0

                                    Lightweight Tripod for Travel

                                    By Dave in NC

                                    from Grensboro, NC

                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Compact

                                    Cons

                                    • Flimsy

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Travel
                                    • Video

                                    Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                    This is very small and lightweight, much smaller and lighter than the carbon-fiber tripods by other manufacturers (Manfrotto, Gitzo). It is not all that sturdy and I would only use it for long exposure with a point and shoot camera, even though it is spec'd at holding 3.3 lbs. It would be fine for a small DSLR for a group shot. I often use it to hold a wirelessly-controlled flash. For the price, one can't go wrong, and it is so small it can almost fit in a pocket!

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                                    by PowerReviews
                                    SunpakTravelSmart Digital Tripod
                                     
                                    3.4

                                    (based on 50 reviews)

                                    Ratings Distribution

                                    • 5 Stars

                                       

                                      (15)

                                    • 4 Stars

                                       

                                      (13)

                                    • 3 Stars

                                       

                                      (9)

                                    • 2 Stars

                                       

                                      (3)

                                    • 1 Stars

                                       

                                      (10)

                                    72%

                                    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

                                    Pros

                                    • Compact (33)
                                    • Lightweight (31)
                                    • Easily adjusted (22)
                                    • Locks in tight (13)
                                    • Good footing (12)

                                    Cons

                                    • Unstable (16)
                                    • Flimsy (12)
                                    • Weak clamp (7)
                                    • Jerky movement (6)
                                    • Difficult to adjust (3)

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Travel (29)
                                    • Landscape/scenery (14)
                                    • Home (13)
                                    • Portraits (12)
                                    • Outdoors (11)
                                      • Was this a gift?:
                                      • No (41)
                                      • Reviewer Profile:
                                      • Photo enthusiast (22), Casual photographer (13), Semi-pro photographer (8), Pro photographer (4)

                                    Most Liked Positive Review

                                     

                                    TravelSmart is the perfect name

                                    I believe a tripod is one of the most useful tools that anyone with a camera should never be caught without, so when I was on the lookout for a tripod that I could carry...Read complete review

                                    I believe a tripod is one of the most useful tools that anyone with a camera should never be caught without, so when I was on the lookout for a tripod that I could carry around with me wherever I went without breaking the bank, I kept in mind that I needed something that I could rely on. I chose to purchase the TravelSmart because of it's low price and potential to be very handy. Now obviously it can not and does not compare with higher end tripods, but for the price it certainly does the job. It's easy to take on the go and comes with a travel bag and an extra plate. I use it with my Canon Vixia HFS100 and have no complaints about it, although the design is a bit unconventional.

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                                    Great price - you get what you pay for

                                    You can't beat the price for this tripod, and that makes it a worthwhile buy in my opinion. But it has some annoying features.

                                    - The legs extend quickly, due t...Read complete review

                                    You can't beat the price for this tripod, and that makes it a worthwhile buy in my opinion. But it has some annoying features.

                                    - The legs extend quickly, due to the fact that there is only one ring per leg to tighten them up. But that one ring sometimes loosens up a bit. It also can be annoying to retract the legs as the joints sometimes get "stuck." With a little fiddling, it's easy to fix....but annoying.

                                    - The full vertical tilt leaves my camera overly tilted, and it's much less sturdy in this position. My camera (a DSLR - so a little heavy for this tripod) sometimes slides down slightly.

                                    - The legs flex a lot, but it hasn't been too much of a problem. Again, it's a light, little tripod - about what you'd expect.

                                    - The various dials and flip locks that allow different configurations are not especially intuitive in their design, but they work okay.

                                    - It makes a good alternate tripod for when you just don't want to carry around a larger, heavier one. But, if you are buying only one multi-use tripod, this isn't a good choice.

                                    Best features: Inexpensive, light, folds up very small, easy quick release mount

                                    Reviewed by 50 customers

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                                    5.0

                                    Great value for the right need

                                    By j4

                                    from Omaha, NE

                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Affordable
                                    • Compact
                                    • Light weight

                                    Cons

                                    • Not for heavy cameras
                                    • Weak Clamp

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Home
                                    • Peripheral Equipment
                                    • Travel
                                    • Weddings/Events

                                    Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                    This is a very affordable light weight tripod for use with light cameras. I will not use it for my Canon video recorder. I will use it mainly for road trips (flights) and for my monitor that goes with my Canon video recorder.

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                                    • No

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                                    1.0

                                    returned it

                                    By Needed for work

                                    from Statesville, NC

                                    About Me Casual Photographer

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Lightweight

                                    Cons

                                    • Unstable
                                    • Weak Clamp

                                    Best Uses

                                      Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                      It was compact and easy to carry around, however, it was flimsy when extended to full height and was very difficult to fold back down. It has little buttons you have to push in and hurt to use. It's worth getting a more heavy duty tripod with folding clips to break down.

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                                      1.0

                                      Junk !

                                      By Daveinjax

                                      from Jacksonville Florida

                                      Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                      Right out of the box one of the legs is stripped ! I wanted this for my 50mm spotter to hike with but I will have to pay a little more to get the job done. Set the spotter on it and sat down to use it without the legs extended but the head is too rough and jerky to pan with. Only thing you could use this for is a light point and shoot if you get one that works. I tossed the box before I found out leg was stripped so I don't know if it can be returned but shipping it back would cost almost half what I paid and my time is worth way more. If you don't mind spending time to return one if it is defective and need a cheap point and shoot stand then maybe...

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                                      1.0

                                      VERY FLIMSY

                                      By danesch

                                      from Gainesville, FL

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                        Cons

                                        • Unstable

                                        Best Uses

                                          Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                          I will sending this back immediately. I know... what do you expect for this price, but come on. The legs (fully extended) are like wet noodles.

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                                          1.0

                                          cheap cunstruction

                                          By Nash10

                                          from Jefferson City TN

                                          About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                          Verified Buyer

                                          Pros

                                            Cons

                                            • Small Range
                                            • Unstable
                                            • Very Difficult To Fold Up
                                            • Weak Clamp

                                            Best Uses

                                              Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                              The price is cheap an so is the product.

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                                              • No

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                                              1.0

                                              Poor tripod

                                              By Dawn traveller

                                              from Indiana

                                              About Me Casual Photographer

                                              Verified Buyer

                                              Pros

                                                Cons

                                                • Unstable
                                                • Weak Clamp

                                                Best Uses

                                                  Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                  I did regret buying this tripod, my vacation got ruined cos of it. Very flimsy, wouldn't close right n all the way. It is very light but then it couldn't stand even just a 20 mph wind.i wish I didn't buy this tripod.

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                                                  1.0

                                                  Shoddy construction doesn't open properl

                                                  By Saif Ahmed

                                                  from Gatineau, QC, Canada

                                                  About Me Photo Enthusiast

                                                  Pros

                                                  • None Whatsoever

                                                  Cons

                                                  • Poor Construction
                                                  • Unstable
                                                  • Weak Clamp

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • None

                                                  Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                  Bought this because it was cheap and small and I needed something for travelling. Unfortunately, the workmanship on this product is extremely shoddy. One of the legs do not lock open. Of the other two that do, one of them is extremely difficult to close.

                                                  The tripod is wobbly and I can't use it and risk my equipment.

                                                  Unfortunately its a cheap product so it's not worth the shipping to return it to the US from Canada.

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                                                  3.0

                                                  Tripod itself is good, but weak head

                                                  By BigP

                                                  from Toronto, Ontario

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                                                  Pros

                                                  • Light And Small

                                                  Cons

                                                  • Unstable

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Travel

                                                  Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                  The tripod is cheap, light, small, great for travelling. But the quick release plate doesn't sit in tight enough, so my camera actually wabbles on tripod, makes it not usable for me. I hope I can replace the head with a better one in hopes to fix this issue. We'll see

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                                                  3.0

                                                  You get what you pay for

                                                  By Dan m

                                                  from Portland, OR

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                                                  Pros

                                                  • Compact Stowaway
                                                  • Low price
                                                  • Quick release

                                                  Cons

                                                  • Unstable
                                                  • Weak Clamp

                                                  Best Uses

                                                  • Home
                                                  • Night Shots
                                                  • Portraits

                                                  Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                  This isn't the sturdiest tripod out there, but that's to be expected at this price point. I would use it for point and shoots or mirroless cameras, it might be a little sketchy with a big dslr and lens. I like the quick release option, but you can't see the bubble level with your camera mounted up. I also like how compact it gets when you fold it up. If you have a dslr I would pass and get something a little sturdier, but if your a hobbiest with a point and shoot it will work great.

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                                                  1.0

                                                  VERY BASIC TRIPOD

                                                  By Sam

                                                  from New York City

                                                  About Me Casual Photographer

                                                  Pros

                                                    Cons

                                                    • Not Good For Real Cameras
                                                    • Unstable
                                                    • Weak Clamp

                                                    Best Uses

                                                    • Ok For Point Shoot

                                                    Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                    TERRIBLE FOR DSLR CAMERAS. MAYBE GOOD FOR VERY LIGHTWEIGHT POINT & SHOOT CAMERAS. NOT ONLY ARE THE LEGS FLIMSY & UNSTEADY, BUT THE RELEASE PLATE POPS OUT OF THE LOCK MECHANISM WHICH CAN MAKE YOUR CAMERA GO FLYING.

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                                                    3.0

                                                    Very Light Weight

                                                    By Grampy

                                                    from Mays Landing, NJ

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                                                      Cons

                                                        Best Uses

                                                          Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                          Serves the purpose as a travel tripod. Fits in bag, one of the few I could find, and yet extends to a reasonable height. But very light weight.

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                                                          1.0

                                                          Unbelievably Flimsy!!!

                                                          By Joe

                                                          from Gilroy CA

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                                                          Pros

                                                            Cons

                                                            • Unstable

                                                            Best Uses

                                                              Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                              I bought this for a trip to Europe as my Mannfroto is too heavy. This tripod practically buckled when I put my Nikon D7000 with 18-105 lens on it. Super flimsy and weak. I never used it even once. I don't want to go through the hassle of even returning it as it is only $20 nor do I feel good about giving it to anyone. DO NOT BUY THIS TRIPOD unless you have a very light cheap camera that you are ok with dropping!

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                                                              2.0

                                                              good for the money

                                                              By brewman Ken

                                                              from Salina, KS

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                                                              Pros

                                                              • Compact
                                                              • Lightweight

                                                              Cons

                                                              • Unstable

                                                              Best Uses

                                                                Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                                For the money I paid it's a good tripod but the buttons to collapse the legs are sometimes hard to release.

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                                                                1.0

                                                                Not sturdy and does hold dslr level

                                                                By Mart

                                                                from San Francisco, ca

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                                                                Pros

                                                                • Compact

                                                                Cons

                                                                • Flimsy
                                                                • Jerky Movement
                                                                • Unstable

                                                                Best Uses

                                                                • Home

                                                                Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                                Nice idea but too flimsy and does not hole my dslr level when in the notmal position. Might be ok for point and shoot but would not recommend.

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                                                                5.0

                                                                Happy with my TravelSmart Tripod

                                                                By Mike P.

                                                                from West Palm Beach, FL

                                                                About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                                Verified Buyer

                                                                Pros

                                                                • Compact
                                                                • Easily Adjusted
                                                                • Good Footing
                                                                • Lightweight
                                                                • Locks In Tight
                                                                • Smooth Movement

                                                                Cons

                                                                • None so far

                                                                Best Uses

                                                                • Video

                                                                Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                                I can't ask for anything more. This is light, functional, and affordable. I was confused at the amount of options available in all price ranges for tripods. The B & H customer support person was a huge help! I told him what I needed to do with the tripod and he helped explain the differences in B & H offerings and helped me pick this one. Great job B & H!

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                                                                4.0

                                                                little shaky, but gets the job done

                                                                By dp

                                                                from CT

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                                                                Pros

                                                                • Compact
                                                                • Easily Adjusted
                                                                • Lightweight

                                                                Cons

                                                                • Flimsy
                                                                • Slips Out Of Position

                                                                Best Uses

                                                                • Outdoors
                                                                • Travel

                                                                Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                                telescopes very easily, is very lightweight, and packs up small. only downsides are that it isn't very stable, or easy to fine tune on uneven ground, and the tabs that telescope the smaller extensions can open/close on their own sometimes, wouldn't leave a camera on there for long exposures becaue of this. that being said, it's hard to beat the value and the portability. is able to support a dslr, with a fully extended 70-300 lens without any issues. since it's shaky, i would recommend using a remote or delayed shutter release.

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                                                                4.0

                                                                my niece loves it

                                                                By auntie shutterbug

                                                                from san francisco ca

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                                                                Pros

                                                                • Compact
                                                                • Easily Adjusted

                                                                Cons

                                                                • Flimsy

                                                                Best Uses

                                                                • Home

                                                                Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                                If you need an inexpensive tripod for a kid to use or for some other non-critical purpose, this one seems like a decent value.

                                                                I personally use a Gitzo carbon fiber tripod for my own gear, but not every situation warrants such solid support.

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                                                                • Yes

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                                                                3.0

                                                                A collar short of being a shirt

                                                                By CB

                                                                from Houston, TX

                                                                About Me Casual Photographer

                                                                Verified Buyer

                                                                Pros

                                                                • Compact
                                                                • Easily Adjusted
                                                                • Good Footing
                                                                • Lightweight

                                                                Cons

                                                                  Best Uses

                                                                  • Home
                                                                  • Landscape/Scenery
                                                                  • Outdoors
                                                                  • Portraits
                                                                  • Travel

                                                                  Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                                  I haven't used it yet. Not once, but twice, I was sent a tripod that was missing the tension-adjustment collar for the center post. As soon as I have a complete tripod, I anticipate much use and great satisfaction, as has been the case with previous Sunpak tripods I have purchased.

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                                                                  3.0

                                                                  You get what you pay for

                                                                  By bpix

                                                                  from wisconsin

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                                                                  Pros

                                                                  • Compact
                                                                  • Easily Adjusted
                                                                  • Lightweight

                                                                  Cons

                                                                  • Flimsy
                                                                  • Slips Out Of Position

                                                                  Best Uses

                                                                    Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                                    Purchased to take on a backpack trip specifically because of its lightweight & compact size. Did serve its purpose in that respect, but fell short on durability. Would not recommend using cameras more than 3 or 4 lbs and definitely not with long lens attached, as the ball head does not lock in tight enough. Sets up and adjusts easily, but take down is a bit clumsy. Will be used soley on backpack trips, where size matters.

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                                                                    4.0

                                                                    Lightweight Tripod for Travel

                                                                    By Dave in NC

                                                                    from Grensboro, NC

                                                                    About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                                                                    Verified Buyer

                                                                    Pros

                                                                    • Compact

                                                                    Cons

                                                                    • Flimsy

                                                                    Best Uses

                                                                    • Travel
                                                                    • Video

                                                                    Comments about Sunpak TravelSmart Digital Tripod:

                                                                    This is very small and lightweight, much smaller and lighter than the carbon-fiber tripods by other manufacturers (Manfrotto, Gitzo). It is not all that sturdy and I would only use it for long exposure with a point and shoot camera, even though it is spec'd at holding 3.3 lbs. It would be fine for a small DSLR for a group shot. I often use it to hold a wirelessly-controlled flash. For the price, one can't go wrong, and it is so small it can almost fit in a pocket!

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