Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg)
Using Tri-Titanium, a strong aerospace alloy comprised of aluminum, magnesium and titanium, the Slik Pr 700DX Tripod has a strength-to-weight ratio 40% greater than comparable tripods in its class.
- Dual alignment grooves on all leg segments to eliminate leg twist and increase strength
- 360° rotational Quick-release mounting platform with dual safety locks
- Individual 3-position leg angle locks for low angle work or use on uneven terrain
- 3-Way panhead with separate controls for pan & tilt, plus bubble levels
- Lift'n'lock center column with dual locking control
- Rubber leg tips for maximum traction outdoors and protection to surface indoors
- Optional short center column for low-angle use
- Maximum upper leg diameter of 30.2mm
| Maximum Height | 74.8" (190.0 cm) |
| Minimum Height |
24.4" (62.0 cm) 15.8" (40.1 cm) with optional short center column |
| Folded Length | 29.9" (75.9 cm) |
| Load Capacity | 15.00 lb (6.80 kg) |
| Leg Sections | 3 |
| Leg Lock Type | Flip levers |
| Independent Leg Spread | Yes |
| Center Column Sections | 2 |
| Center Column Type | Sliding |
| Center Brace | No |
| Spiked Feet | No |
| Head Type | 3-Way pan & tilt with quick release |
| Head Mount Thread Size | 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 |
| Weight | 7.00 lb (3.18 kg) |
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by PowerReviews(based on 295 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Stable (172)
- Unfolds quickly (101)
- Easily adjusted (65)
- Good footing (65)
- Locks in tight (65)
Cons
- Heavy (122)
- Cumbersome (9)
- Jerky movement (5)
Best Uses
- Home (133)
- Portraits (133)
- Landscape/scenery (121)
- Night shots (112)
- Wildlife (75)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (91), Enthusiast (49), Semi-pro photographer (49), Pro photographer (17), Casual photographer (16)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (87), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
The Best Tripod I've Ever Owned! Period.
We've all had the lousy experience of ordering something online, only to open the package when it arrives and be utterly disappointed because it didn't live up to the picture and description. But what ...Read complete review
We've all had the lousy experience of ordering something online, only to open the package when it arrives and be utterly disappointed because it didn't live up to the picture and description. But what a pleasant surprise to open a box and discover that the item far EXCEEDS what you expected it to be! Such was the case with this Slik PRO 700DX tripod. Let me tell you, I'm a bit of geek when it comes to researching things before I buy... I go a little overboard, searching every corner of the web, talking to people I know, etc., often for weeks on end before I actually make the purchase. Buying a quality tripod was certainly no exception. In fact, if you've visited any web page with the word "tripod" on it... chances are I've already been there and read everything on it. The dilemma for me was that, as a non-professional photographer, I couldn't justify spending my life's savings on some of those incredibly high $ units, but I also wanted to avoid the flimsy tripods typically found at your local electronics/photo retailer. Don't get me wrong... I'm not cheap. I own a Canon 7D with a grip and four very high-end lenses. That's where I wanted to spend the big bucks because it's well worth it. But there is no way I'm trusting gear like that to a cheap tripod! However, I still couldn't really justify the amounts they are asking for some of the big Manfrotto's. And even the low-end Manfrotto units that sell for around $150-$200 just don't seem to be offering anything really spectacular... plus you have to buy the head separately, which, of course is not cheap. (By the way, if you're looking for a new camera, the 7D is a STELLAR camera -- a real gem!)Anyway, in my research for tripods, this Slik 700DX caught my eye. It certainly "looked" rugged and well-made, and the reviews -- my gosh, people were raving about this thing, even some reviewers who I noticed were pretty "harsh" in reviewing other items. I decided to give it a shot, so I ordered one from B&H.[...]But it wasn't until I opened the inner box that I was really amazed. This is a BIG tripod, built solid as a rock! You can just "feel" it the instant you take it out of the box. The machining done on all the parts is absolutely top-notch. It all fits together seamlessly and tight... no wobbling or bad joints. I'm convinced that I could go into combat with this tripod as my only weapon and seriously whip up on the enemy with it. No kidding, it is one heck of a solid, rugged piece of equipment that could stand up to just about anything! All three legs are wrapped in a very thick, plush foam padding that gives the entire tripod a super rich look and feel. Using a tripod outside in the dead of winter obviously makes the metal get freezing cold... so being able to grab the foam-covered legs is a really, really nice touch! I will never buy another tripod without foam padding on the legs. Ever. The foam padding also gives the legs a "bigger" feel, which for me (at 6'3" 220lbs) makes it much easier to grab and carry than holding a thin aluminum leg. Also, as I said, this tripod has foam padding on ALL three legs... most manufacturers only cover two. Not sure why they do that, but having all three covered gives the tripod a much more balanced look and feel.The tripod can be raised to an amazingly tall height, much taller than any tripod I've ever used, which is perfect me at 6'3". I'm SO tired of always having to bend down to frame up my shots! After a day of landscape shooting, my back always used to ache. Thanks to the 700DX, those days are gone, even for a tall bloke like me. The head that comes with this unit that B&H is selling is also much bigger than you might think. I was concerned whether my 7D with battery grip and large lens would sit securely on it, but it is as solid and secure as it can be. I decided to go ahead and purchase the 700DX with the included head rather than just the legs alone, even though I knew I wanted to use the Slik Pro 800 Ballhead. My son prefers the head with the two handles since he does a lot of video work and uses a Sony VX2000. So he's happy with the head unit included with the 700DX, but I pop on the Slik Pro 800 Ballhead when I'm using it. I find it's more streamlined to carry without the handles, plus I just enjoy the feel of the 800 ballhead more than the standard panhead. I love the quick-release disc used by the Slik heads. It's a really clever design. All in all, I would HIGHLY recommend this tripod to any photographer who is looking for a solid, extremely well-built unit, and one that is steady enough to not shake in the wind and defeat the purpose of using a tripod in the first place. No, it's not the tripod you would want to carry on a 9-mile hike, but really, it's not that difficult at all to carry where you need it to go. (My son is only 14 and he can handle it.) Seriously, if you're looking for a top-of-the-line quality tripod without having to sell your car to buy it... this is it. You'll have a hard time finding better value for the money anywhere!! Believe me, I've looked. I am extremely happy with this purchase!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great tripod, except for head.
The 700DX tripod would be five stars except for the round quick release plate. The quality and value are excellent, it is as sturdy as they say, and it has a great feel to...Read complete review
The 700DX tripod would be five stars except for the round quick release plate. The quality and value are excellent, it is as sturdy as they say, and it has a great feel to it. It is indeed massive, but the 74" height is great, especially for 6'2" me who likes to take sky pictures looking through a DSLR. They also don't usually mention that the center column is reversible, which is great with those long legs.
The round quick release plate was a deal breaker for me. Slik makes a big thing about how you can mount it in any direction, but I want my camera aligned with the V and H tilt axes. Although the round plate has a big slot, it is not held in by this except for a flimsy safety catch. The plate is only held by a 3/8" square metal piece that presses on the smooth side. I was very uncomfortable with only that amount of friction holding in my expensive camera. The final straw was when I put the camera in the vertical position the round plate would rotate and allow my lens to sag. It just didn't feel safe. I exchanged the 700DX for a 500DX which is almost identical (except only 64" high) with a more reasonable sized head and a good square, beveled quick release plate (which I am very pleased with). If you want the 74" height, I would suggest pairing the 700DX legs with a different head.
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Pros
- Good Stability
- Solid construction
- Tall When Fully Extended
Cons
Best Uses
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
This is a very solid tripod at an excellent price. I am tall and this tripod works well for me, no need to bend to look through the view finder.
The construction is excellent, built with the quality you would expect from a Japanese brand.
It is heavy so if your looking to trek a fair distance with your gear I'd get something lighter. For everyday use it's excellent.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Quality
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
This tripod handles my 70-200 2.8 with ease and is very sturdy and solid. It's a bit heavy, but for this price I can manage. I like the ability to kick one of the legs farther out for lower angles. I do recomend getting an additional tripod quick release plate so you don't have to move it back and forth from the body to the tripod collar on a larger lens. The head is decent, I think I will upgrade it at some point to something that feels more intuitive.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
I was looking for a new tripod. Obsessing over online reviews. Finally settled on this Slik 700DX. Have been really happy with this tripod. Great solid metal construction. Flip locks for the legs are solid and easy to use. It has some weight to it. May not be the best tripod for hiking to remote areas but a great general purpose tripod for all your other shots. I use my canon 60D and any lens and this thing feels stable. The rotating round quick release head is awesome and easy to use. The pan-tilt head is also intuitive and easy to use. 2 bubble levels on the head help ensure a level tripod. This tripod gets tall as well. I'm 6' and with legs fully extended and no extension of the center post I don't have to bend over at all. I've been very happy with this and would recommend it to anyone.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
I haven't had a chance to use it much but when I have, it has performed flawlessly. Best features for the price. The weight is listed on the description, hard to call that a con if you know what it weighs.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
It looks firm and actually it is.
However, the bag included to carry it is not good. If it was a thickly padded bag, then this would be one of the perfect choice!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
I mainly use the tripod for time lapse photography and it works great. It is heavy enough and travels well. The tripod head isn't the greatest but it locks down tight and is good enough. There are lighter tripods out there but the legs are light enough and if you carry it around all day it isn't that bad. Overall a great tripod for the money! I would not use this tripod for video.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Video
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
I use this tripod for indoor or outdoor shoot
What great about this tripod is very stable n not too heavy
the bad things is too big...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
If you're a pro, you go with gitzo carbon fiber and a really right stuff head. If you're counting Pennies, but still need good quality, you buy this.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Quality Supported weight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
This model was recommended to me by a professional photographer as one of the trusted models. Very good quality. Heavy and solid tripod. If you have an expensive camera and lenses you will need tripod that will support them + some extra lbs of other possible equipment. Has 3 way pan control and 2 levels for proper alignment.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- None so far
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
I do mostly nature photography, and The Slik tripod sets up quickly. It is quite sturdy and to my mind worth more than products costing twice as much.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Home
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
This is indeed a pro model tripod for a very reasonable price. Very sturdy, easy to set up and the pan head is so smooth. It's not something that you want for outdoor landscape shoots that you have to hike in for, but for studio and home portraits .... this is the bomb !
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Macro
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
Rock solid when extended so that I don't have to keep bending over-I'm 6'2".Why would anyone say it's too heavy-the specifications tell you how much it weights????
- 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 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
I use the product with a cannon xa 10 and i like it alot
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
So far, I have done 2 fashion shows with this tripod and 2 photo shoots. Very helpful and sturdy tripod. Easy to adjust but a little heavy. Night photography will be my next project with this product.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
This is by far the better constructed tripod I have owned to-date.
What compelled me to purchase this was the weight support the tripod offered. I was debating between a ball-head or Pan/Tilt and after much research it would appear the pan/tilt is better suited for bigger DSL-Rs. The downside being it would require a bit longer to adjust.
Overall, I have used the tripod in night photography under windy condition and the tripod was very stable. The tripod is very easy to adjust and can extend well above 6' ft if needed.
Lastly, it is a bit heavier than what I am used to, so plan ahead if you need the tripod prior to the trip!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Strong
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Awkward
- Head is very basic
- Not a crank up center pie
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
I use this tripod for both video and snapshots. So far it is a good strong tripod and sets up fast. I like the east to put on the camera piece for the head. easy to put on and take off. What I find different is my old tripod had a crank up senter. I really like that as raising the camera on this tripod is a bit awkward when used to the crank. The pan is smooth, but the two handls to operate the head...WHY! I see I can turn the camera sideways, but I don't do that. I do like the different heads available and I will get used to not having the crank. Great tripod, strong and fairly steady. Holds my rebel with a 300mm lens with no issues.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
Good Tripod very nice for the price. Buy It. Use it for everything. A little big and heavy for backpack.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
At first look at the tripod, was a bit desappointed, but after have it biuld and work the first time, I realize is very much what I expect for this price, very good high, very good head and funccions, easy to work with the legs as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
For those who need the size and height this is the product for you. Otherwise it is a one big tripod... heavy too.
I gave 5 just because I appreciate the quality and stability/sturdiness. I knew all the specs before bought it, but I was shocked when it arrived.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
Comments about Slik Pro 700DX Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head - Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg):
Only questionable choice is two separate knobs for height adjustment (on the stem). I don't know if this was by design or not.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Quick Release Plates
- Price: $24.90
- CAD 24.77
Bags & Cases
- Price: $46.95
- CAD 46.71
Dollies
- Price: $39.95
- CAD 39.75
Spreaders & Dollies
- Price: $42.25
- CAD 42.03
General Tripod Accessories
- Price: $89.99
- CAD 89.53
What's in the Box
- Quick Release 1/4"-20 for Pro Ball 800
- Tripod Case
- 3-Year Warranty
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