Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release)
The Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod is a great economical full-size tripod that also doubles up as a monopod. The center column is removable and converts into a fully usable 5-section monopod, with a 3-way head attached. Oversized, single action locks with rubber leg tips and retractable spiked feet give non-skid stability.
With oversized D-shaped legs, this tripod will handle any SLR camera with up to a medium zoom lens.
- D-shaped legs for enhanced support
- Three-way fluid-effect photo/video panhead with quick-release plate
- Free second quick-release plate for another camera
- Tension controlled rapid sliding center column
- Heavy-duty rubber feet with retractable spike tips
| General | |
|---|---|
| Load Capacity | 4.4 lbs (2 kg) |
| Maximum Height |
Tripod mode: 58.0" (147.3 cm) Monopod mode: 61.4" (155.9 cm) |
| Maximum Height w/o Column Extended | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Minimum Height |
Tripod mode: 21.6" (54.9 cm) Monopod mode: 15.7" (40.0 cm) |
| Folded Length | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Leveling Bubble/Illuminated | Yes/non |
| Weight | 3 lbs (1.360 kg) |
| Head | |
|---|---|
| Head Type | 3-way fluid-effect head |
| Quick Release | Yes |
| Legs | |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum |
| Head Attachment Fitting | Head is not interchangeable |
| Leg Stages/Sections |
Tripod mode: 2/3 Monopod mode: 5 |
| Leg Lock Type | Flip lock |
| Independent Leg Spread | No |
| Spiked/Retractable Feet | Yes |
| Center Brace | Yes |
| Center Column Type | Sliding |
| Center Column Sections | 1 (converts into monopod) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 36 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
90%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Stable (24)
- Lightweight (22)
- Unfolds quickly (22)
- Folds away (16)
Cons
- Heavy (3)
- Poor quality (3)
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (20)
- Home (18)
- Night shots (16)
- Portraits (13)
- Travel (12)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (14), Casual photographer (12), Semi-pro photographer (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (22)
Most Liked Positive Review
Lightweight flexible way 4 long exposure
The good: Built quality is very nice for the price of the unit, the handle has a slight drag to it for a smoother turning(useful for video). The rubber and pin base ...Read complete review
The good: Built quality is very nice for the price of the unit, the handle has a slight drag to it for a smoother turning(useful for video). The rubber and pin base workd great, monopod have a great height adjustment(up to about 6ft)
The bad: The whole "head" assemble is screw onto the top of the monopod unit, with the panning screw lock down you can accidentally loosen the whole "head" assembly by turning it and dropping the camera. Easy fix is to use a locktite/threadlocker glue on the bolt. Monopod are kind of flexy but i am not complaint for the price i paid
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Most Liked Negative Review
Decent on a budget
This tripod is worth exactly how much you pay for it. The only real issue i have with it is that the head that swivels horizontally is not very fluid. It either gets tighter ...Read complete review
This tripod is worth exactly how much you pay for it. The only real issue i have with it is that the head that swivels horizontally is not very fluid. It either gets tighter or very loose as you turn it. This is an excellent tripod on a budget though. Its solid and pretty sturdy. I love how the tripod head also has a detachable platform as well.
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Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
Good buy, performs as described.
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
- Doesn't work with camera
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
This doesn't work with Coolpix P500. The quick release pad is too large. It doesn't allow the flip down viewfinder to flip down.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
Nice tripod for semi-pro cameras.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
Great mono/tripod. Good starter equipment. Fits in my backpack.
Great for long exposure night shots.
Monopod is great for walking around.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Well made and yet light
Cons
- None known
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
Looks great out of the box. Will be taking it on a hike is Scotland soon, can tell you more later.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Video
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
A lot of cool little features, makes this tripod a great buy. The mono-pod, 2 quick release pads, bubble level, etc, etc.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to set up
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Telescoping issues
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
The tripod is awesome, just too much plastic. I did have an issue with the Monopod with it getting jammed and not telescoping out when I needed it to work.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- No strap to carry
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
I've used this tripod a few times as a back up to a heavier one but I'm starting to use this one as a primary tripod. Its a great tripod for the price and not that heavy at all. If you can find it cheaper... well get it but I doubt that you can beat this price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
It looks sturdy and well constructed, a bit heavier than I expected. Tripod, monopod is a good combination.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
Great piece of gear. It's really solid and seems well built. For the price I am really pleased with what I got.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
Not a bad tripod for the price. But does not have bubble level as advertised and even says in instructions. [...] Its a cheap tripod. lol Ill cut my losses. Maybe glue one to it. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
Traditionally the 2001UT is my go-to tripod. I've never found a need for a fancy tripod, so the [$] sunpak special was always attractive as a tripod I didn't have to particularly worry about damaging or losing. One downside, though, was its height. I wanted a Sunpak that was a little higher without adding the stupid crank that Sunpak seems to think is a good idea. (Why is this necessary? it's 8 million times harder to crank the center column up than to just pull)So far ths 6601TM is a great upgrade from the 2001UT -- same build, and a little built taller. The monopod is a nice feature, but i haven't found it useful yet.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- No bag
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
amazing product, heavy duty, strong, only issue is it DOES NOT come with a carry bag. I don't know if my order was messed up or what, but it doesn't have a bag with it when I ordered. I also love the monopod setting it comes with
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Good value
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
- Versatile
Cons
- Mount not easy to use
- Not Very Fluid
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
I'm an amateur photographer with something of an affinity for panoramas and HDR photography which necessitates a tripod. In addition, I do a lot of wandering around which means my equipment has to be light and compact. After looking around, I settled on this because it seemed to be the best balance between portability, cost, and versatility. It's easy to carry hiking due to its low weight and is small enough that it can be strapped underneath a backpack without interference. It feels sturdy and I imagine it can support a good deal more than its rated capacity. Lastly, the locking mechanisms for the legs and overall smooth function (including separation of the monopod) are very easy to use.
It does have some negative aspects. For one, a lot of the joints and the locks on the legs are made of plastic. I worry down the road that these may get damaged or outright broken. As others have also noted, the head isn't particularly fluid as described, but is far more than efficient for photography. The quick release plate must be removed from the tripod to install on the camera which can be something of a nuisance especially if you're in a hurry.
Overall for the price I am quite satisfied with this. I can't imagine they get much better than this without spending 5 to 30 times the amount of money. It's a good deal.
Pros
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Heavy
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Sports/Action
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
-I used this product for long exposure shots and the monopod comes in handy at car events.
-I like the multi-use tripod/monopod, its quick to pack up and the monopod releases easily.
-I don't like the cheap feel you get from some parts. A screw on mine broke about 2 days in while i was just tightening it. But you get what you pay for.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
I got this tripod because I needed a new plate for my other one, and it was going to cost the same amount as getting this one new. Little did I expect this tripod to have fairly smooth panning capabilities, despite it having no kind of real fluid head. On top of that I didn't realize that the center column came out, and extended into a monopod.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Multiple functions
Cons
- A little too much plastic
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
Good product for the money. You get a great deal of flexibility with the monopod if you want to remove it for more portability.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
-Use for self portraits and low light shooting
-Tall, monopod/tripod, head has easy interchangeable screws
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Not fluid
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
This tripod is worth exactly how much you pay for it. The only real issue i have with it is that the head that swivels horizontally is not very fluid. It either gets tighter or very loose as you turn it. This is an excellent tripod on a budget though. Its solid and pretty sturdy. I love how the tripod head also has a detachable platform as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 6601TM Tripod/Monopod with 3-Way Fluid Effect Head (Quick Release):
If you're the serious kind of photographer who understands when either a tripod or monopod are useful, then this is a good piece to add to your stash. It is as stable as it says - you never want to overload a tripod, your pictures could end up blurry or "sagging." Happy shooting!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Handles & Accessories
- Price: $8.95
- GBP 5.71
Bags & Cases
- Price: $4.99
- GBP 3.19
Dollies
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- Original: $41.95
- Save: $4.19
- Price: $37.76
- GBP 24.11
General Tripod Accessories
- Price: $89.99
- GBP 57.46
What's in the Box
- 2 x Quick Release Plates
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
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