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Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip

  • Price: $69.00
  • GBP 43.95
  • B&H # SOVCT60AV
  • Mfr# VCT-60AV

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  • Remote Control in Grip
  • Specific Camcorder Compatibility

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The Sony VCT-60AV remote control tripod provides a rock steady support for your camcorder. This tripod comes with remote control operation for a truly professional feel and function of your camcorder. The remote works directly from the tripod handle allowing the user to work upright.

Note! This remote works with specific camcorder compatibility please visit VCT-60AV for more compatibility information 

Remote Control
Remote operation directly from the tripod grip is possible via specific camcorder connectivity.
Remote Functions
Control includes:
  • Variable Zoom In/Out
  • Start/Stop
  • Lock/Standby
  • Photo Mode On/Off
Level
Built-in level allows quick leveling utilizing the leg adjustment.
Maximum Height 57.6"
146cm
Minimum Height 18.9"
48cm
Folded Length Not Specified by Manufacturer
Load Capacity 6.6 lbs
3kg
Leg Stages/Sections 3
Leg Lock Type Flip Locks
Independent Leg Spread No
Center Column Sections 1
Center Column Type Geared
Center Brace Yes
Spiked Feet No
Head Type 2-way Panhead
Head Mount Thread Size 1/4"-20
Weight 2.8 lbs
1.3kg
Specialties Remote operation directly from the tripod grip

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Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip
 
4.7

(based on 46 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (33)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (11)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (1)

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    (1)

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96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (31)
  • Easy to use (30)
  • Improves performance (22)
  • Highly compatible (21)
  • Professional quality (18)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home movies (26)
    • Independent films (13)
    • Complex projects (11)
    • In the studio (9)
    • Outdoors (7)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Enthusiast (23), Business owner (8), Professional artist (7), Casual photographer (4), Film student (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (22)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Smooth&Steady

    I am using this tripod on a Sony HDR-UX20 camera.The tripod is very easy to use you have the option of a slow zoom or with the switch pushed to the off position you then ...Read complete review

    I am using this tripod on a Sony HDR-UX20 camera.The tripod is very easy to use you have the option of a slow zoom or with the switch pushed to the off position you then can control the speed of the zoom to slow moderate or a very fast zoom... i.e(zooming very fast on to a ringing telephone) for an effects shot.The power switch on the handle turns the camera off and on without having to turn the power on in the camera. There is also the ability to turn the guide frame that shows on the LCD screen off or on from the handle of this tripod,and another neat(cool) handy feature is that there is a button on the tripod handle that allows you to take still pictures which really came in handy when I was doing a video of a wedding. I was able to take a few still shots during the wedding while filming.The fluid head is also really nice, smooth non jerky pans and vertical movement of the camera on this tripod head is also super smooth. I also have found that If I want to do a dolly shot I just leave the camera on the tripod and fold the legs in a bit and walk toward the subject that I want to dolly in on.The combined weight of the camera and the tripod makes for a pretty steady dolly shot (walking in or backing up while the bride and goom are walking out of the church etc. Hope this helps.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Major problems for my use

    I do indoor and outdoor filming using a Sony Camcorder. This tripod is easy to set up and adjust. The tilt and pan mechanisms are very smooth. The remote control is very easy to...Read complete review

    I do indoor and outdoor filming using a Sony Camcorder. This tripod is easy to set up and adjust. The tilt and pan mechanisms are very smooth. The remote control is very easy to use and the slow zoom mechanism very nice.

    BUT the design and weight are too flimsy. Even at close shooting range, on a solid, smooth surface, without any zoom, videos show motion shake when there is the slightest breeze - including just my movements around the tripod on a windless day.

    Part of the problem is the tripod weight. Part of the problem is the counter-balanced weight of the remote control - it is set off from the center of gravity of the tripod and the remote control handle weight acts to amplify any motion when touched or in a slight breeze. Once in a pan or tilt, motion is smooth. At the start and end of intended movements there is noticeable jumping and shaking in recorded videos. Even for a fixed frame, in the slightest wind, without having the remote handle installed, frame jump and shake is noticeable on all video.

    Great for indoors. I CANNOT recommend it for outdoor even if there is absolutely no wind and the remote control handle is not used and no zoom or telephoto lens is used.

    When the elevator is raised, the shake is amplified even more.

    If I use it outdoors, I have to use sandbag weights, a LANC extension cord to my remote control and do no panning for a steady, shake-free video or still.

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    Reviewed by 46 customers

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    5.0

    B&H and You Perfect together

    By LTL

    from Paterson, NJ

    About Me Professional Artist

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use
    • Highly Compatible
    • Professional Quality

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • In The Studio

      Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

      The B&H price was the best on the web and with standard free delivery, I got the product the next day. You can't ask for more than that. AND this has been my experience dealing with them all the time. First rate operation.

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      4.0

      Good Tripod from Sony

      By Umsey

      from Australia

      About Me Hobbyist

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home Movies

        Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

        I am very happy with this the quality of this product. Good for using with my HDR-CX700V camcorder specially filming sporting and family events

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        5.0

        Great fetaures at a Great Price!

        By Pleased with my purchase!

        from Perkasie, PA

        About Me Business Owner, Professional Artist

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Compact Design
        • Easy To Use
        • Highly Compatible
        • Improves Performance
        • Professional Quality

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Complex Projects
          • Home Movies
          • Independent Films

          Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

          I use the VCT-60AV Tripod for shooting family videos and small production projects. The tripod is not only solid and sturdy but the oil fluid head makes for super smooth pan and tilts. More Importantly, the Remote grip allows for ease of operation and capturing the best shots possible.

          This tripod is a must buy!

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          5.0

          AWESOME!

          By ChrisNLouisiana

          from Lafayette,LA

          About Me Hobbyist

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Compact Design
          • Easy To Use
          • Highly Compatible
          • Improves Performance
          • Lightweight
          • Professional Quality

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Complex Projects
            • Home Movies
            • Independent Films
            • In The Studio

            Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

            This is the highest quality tripod EVER! Really sturdy and well made. So much easier to control shots either still and panning & zooming. Seriously, this is one of my favorite purchases. Get one! You will love it!

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            5.0

            Handy during weddings!

            By Jamison WIlliam Shears

            from Alabama

            About Me Business Owner, Weddigin videographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Compact Design
            • Easy To Use
            • Highly Compatible
            • Improves Performance
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Complex Projects

              Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

              I do weddings often. One of my cameras is a Sony HC7. Having the ability to zoom in and out (and a slow OR fast zoom depending on how hard to push the toggle) without having to touch the camera is a huge plus! No more slight shakes when I touch the camera! Now if I could only get a little control like this for my Merlin Steadicam :-/

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              5.0

              Very smooth and great handle remote

              By Band Man

              from Poplar Bluff, MO

              About Me Hobbyist

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Use
              • Improves Performance

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Home Movies

                Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                This tripod works great. I have a Sony camcorder and it work really well with it. I really like being able to sit down and use the "remote" on the handle to videotape. You have to plug the remote into the side of the camera so it isn't really a real remote. The best part of the tripod is how smoothly it works.

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                5.0

                light delicate smooth

                By tilt pan, zoom!

                from southfield mi

                About Me On the spot

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Zoom speed switch

                Cons

                • No drag controls

                Best Uses

                • Sony handycam

                Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                works diffrent with camera attached

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                5.0

                So convenient

                By mschreib13

                from Broken Arrow, OK

                About Me Advanced amateur, Hobbyist

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Use
                • Highly Compatible
                • Improves Performance

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                    Although the Sony SX-44 has touch screen commands the remote on this tripod is quite a bit more convenient to use. The slow zoom switch is also a nice feature.the fluid head is very smooth even when following a subject that is pacing back and forth. the up and down pan is smoth but tight even at the loosest setting which causes the tripod to lift a leg.the remote can also be used to take still photos, if your camera is so equipped, and has a button for dividing the screen into a nine grid.I got it with a $50 rebate but even at the full price of ~[$] it would be worth it!

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                    2.0

                    Sony has made better reasonable tripods

                    By Dln

                    from Lake Charles La

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                      Cons

                      • Lacks Functionality
                      • Poor Design

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                        The legs are too skinny. The remote is not universal. Cheesy camera plate. Unlike the VCT870RM. That tripod was great, that's probably why they got rid of it. ...it was reasonably priced 115.00, sturdy, lightweight, well made, Universal (or so) camera plate and remote, easy unlock legs.
                        I recommend that Sony look into bring back those tripods.

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                        5.0

                        3G !

                        By Elliot

                        from Seattle, WA

                        About Me Business Owner

                        Pros

                        • Compact Design
                        • Easy To Use
                        • Highly Compatible
                        • Professional Quality

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Complex Projects
                          • Home Movies

                          Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                          Good product ![...] !Good price !

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                          5.0

                          Excellent product

                          By sirdescham

                          from Montréal Canada

                          About Me Hobbyist

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Home Movies

                            Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                            If you have a Sony camcorder you need this item

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                            4.0

                            Sony Tripod

                            By jmatsilv

                            from Kimberley, BC Canada

                            About Me Hobbyist

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Compact Design
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Highly Compatible

                            Cons

                            • Lacks Functionality

                            Best Uses

                            • Home Movies
                            • Independent Films

                            Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                            Smooth , functional, and nice carrying bag with them too! There is however no video out when using the remote. In other words you cannot use the tripod remote if youre shooting live and want to go into a mixer/switch.

                            I thought there was composite out of the remote handle, but there is not, (slightly disappointing)

                            Other than that great product!

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                            5.0

                            Great product for the price!

                            By Lang Productions

                            from Delaware, Ohio

                            About Me Business Owner, Hobbyist

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Compact Design
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Highly Compatible
                            • Improves Performance
                            • Professional Quality

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                              • Complex Projects
                              • Home Movies
                              • Independent Films
                              • In The Studio

                              Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                              This is a great tripod. I love the remote in the handle. Must have for any handycam user. Easy to use. Nice fluid head and stable construction. Definitely a good buy. Great price for it too. Definitely recommend this to a friend!!!

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                              4.0

                              Big Bang for the Buck!

                              By enginedriver

                              from Modesto, CA

                              About Me Hobbyist

                              Verified Buyer

                              Pros

                              • Compact Design
                              • Easy To Use
                              • Improves Performance

                              Cons

                                Best Uses

                                • Extended shooting
                                • Home Movies
                                • Sporting Events

                                Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                                I use this tripod with my Sony HDR-CX350V Handycam. It is by far the best tripod I have ever owned. It is smooth, stable and works seamlessly with my new Handycam. I love the zoom, record and grid button selection built into the handle. This is a very functional feature, especially when you consider the cost of this tripod. Great value for the price. The hydraulic head smooths out the jerkiness I have experienced with previous tripods.

                                My only complaint is that the handle feels a little flimsy when panning side to side, up and down... but otherwise I really like this tripod. I hope it lasts.

                                It stores compact, comes with a nice little bag and it uses the camcorder for a power source... so there is no need for additional batteries in the tripod handle itself. Overall, I would recommend it.

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                                4.0

                                One of the best bang for your buck!

                                By Fantazz

                                from Singapore

                                About Me Business Owner, Hobbyist

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

                                • Compact Design
                                • Easy To Use
                                • Highly Compatible
                                • Improves Performance
                                • Professional Quality

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Home Movies
                                  • Independent Films

                                  Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                                  A load of useful features in an affordably-priced & light weight package. The zoom remote control works like a charm while panning & tilting are smooth & hassle-free. Works with my Sony HXR-MC50P seamlessly. I would recommend it to any serious amateur videographer.

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                                  4.0

                                  Great tripod for great price

                                  By G Wayne

                                  from Haddon Township, NJ

                                  About Me Hobbyist, Professional Artist

                                  Verified Buyer

                                  Pros

                                  • Compact Design
                                  • Easy To Use
                                  • Improves Performance
                                  • Professional Quality

                                  Cons

                                    Best Uses

                                    • Complex Projects
                                    • Home Movies
                                    • Independent Films

                                    Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                                    I am a beginning videographer and will be using this tripod to film weddings and such. I have not tested it out at an event yet but fooled around with it a bit at home. Nice smooth head and easy controls. I will be using this tripod with my Sony HDR-HC9. Gives the whole set up a professional look and feel as well as making zoom control much easier.

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                                    5.0

                                    Awesome tripod

                                    By Ahigh

                                    from Las Vegas, NV

                                    About Me Business Owner, Professional Artist

                                    Verified Buyer

                                    Pros

                                    • Compact Design
                                    • Easy To Use
                                    • Excellent Value
                                    • Highly Compatible
                                    • Improves Performance
                                    • Plenty of controls
                                    • Professional Quality

                                    Cons

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Complex Projects
                                      • Home Movies
                                      • Independent Films
                                      • In The Studio

                                      Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                                      If you have a Sony Camera that is compatible with this tripod, you should get this tripod. The controls for zoom allow you to use variable speed zoom, in addition to slow-motion zoom with an extra switch for even more control. There is also a photo button, and of course a button to start and stop video recording. This is the second one I purchased, the first one I lost to the divorce. The first one held up for many years while other more expensive tripods I owned leaked oil and had other problems, this one stayed together with no problems at all. The taller size of this model is a must compared to the smaller model, and doesn't take any more room as collapses to the same size. It comes with a nice carrying case, which is plenty for protection, and gives you a nice strap to throw on your shoulder.

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                                      5.0

                                      A must have for great videos

                                      By Johny1931

                                      from Cleveland, OH

                                      About Me Hobbyist

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Compact Design
                                      • Easy To Use
                                      • Highly Compatible
                                      • Improves Performance
                                      • Professional Quality

                                      Cons

                                      • None

                                      Best Uses

                                      • Complex Projects
                                      • Home Movies
                                      • Independent Films
                                      • In The Studio
                                      • Lectures
                                      • Weddings

                                      Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                                      Nice smooth panning and zooming for a professional looking videos. The feature that allows slow speed zooming enhances the video. The pan and tilt head is excellent for a tripod in any price range. Overall a lightweight but sturdy tripod. This is one of Sony's better ideas.[...] I have not been compensated in any way for this review.

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                                      5.0

                                      Great stuff for great price.

                                      By ik

                                      from Jerusalem

                                      About Me Hobbyist

                                      Verified Buyer

                                      Pros

                                      • Compact Design
                                      • Easy To Use
                                      • Highly Compatible
                                      • Improves Performance
                                      • Professional Quality

                                      Cons

                                        Best Uses

                                        • Home Movies
                                        • Independent Films

                                        Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                                        Match perfecly with my Sony HDR-XR550 240GB HDD CAMCORDER .
                                        Very simple to use.

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                                        5.0

                                        AWESOME

                                        By Remous

                                        from Altoona, PA

                                        About Me Film Student

                                        Verified Buyer

                                        Pros

                                        • Compact Design
                                        • Easy To Use
                                        • Highly Compatible
                                        • Improves Performance
                                        • Professional Quality

                                        Cons

                                          Best Uses

                                          • Complex Projects
                                          • Home Movies
                                          • Independent Films
                                          • In The Studio

                                          Comments about Sony VCT-60AV Tripod with Remote in Grip:

                                          Like everything I purchase I like to read reviews online and every review I read about this tripod was positive. The tripod itself is nice and sturdy yet lightweight. The remote control is a real good feature with it and it does its job perfectly. I recommend this tripod to anyone out there.

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