Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black)
Velbon's 5200D Digital Tripod with a 3-way panhead and quick release weighs only 1.8 lb (0.81 kg). This 3-section tripod is designed to support digital still cameras and camcorders up to 3.3 lb (1.5 kg). Its legs are kept in position by a leg brace and have flip lever locks. It also features a geared center column with a folding handle, a built-in bubble level and rubber feet with retractable spikes. It is the perfect full size tripod for entry level photographers who need a stable platform when using a digital camera or camcorder.
- Lightweight aluminum legs in professional black
- Designed for the latest digital cameras and camcorders
- 3-way photo/video panhead
- Quick release plate with video indexing pin
- Built-in bubble level
- Geared center column with folding crank
- Flip lever leg locks
- Retractable leg spikes
- Locking leg braces
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| General | |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum |
| Load Capacity | 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) |
| Maximum Height | 52" (132.1cm) |
| Folded Length | 20.5"(52.07cm) |
| Leveling Bubble/Illuminated | Yes |
| Weight | 1.8 lb (0.81 kg) |
| Head | |
|---|---|
| Head Type | 3-way photo/video panhead |
| Quick Release | Yes (QR plate included) |
| Legs | |
|---|---|
| Head Attachment Fitting | 1/4"-20 |
| Leg Stages/Sections | 3 |
| Diameter | Leg diameter: 0.75" (1.90cm) |
| Leg Lock Type | Flip lever |
| Independent Leg Spread | No |
| Spiked/Retractable Feet | Yes |
| Center Brace | Yes |
| Center Column | |
|---|---|
| Center Column Type | Geared center column with folding crank |
| Center Column Sections | 1 |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 18 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
88%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (16)
- Easy to use (10)
- Compact (7)
- Easily adjusted (5)
- Reliable (5)
Cons
- Not durable (5)
Best Uses
- Travel (8)
- Portraits (6)
- Home (5)
- Landscape photography (4)
- Macro photography (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (6), Photo enthusiast (3), Semi-professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great for occasional use
[$]:(Sadly though, the construction is not that great, I literally broke a piece off within 5 minutes of receiving the package. The height adjustment knob came fell off since I did ...Read complete review
[$]:(Sadly though, the construction is not that great, I literally broke a piece off within 5 minutes of receiving the package. The height adjustment knob came fell off since I did not know how to use the tripod, used a bit too much force and broke due to cheap plastic. I've super glued it over 10 times already since I keep breaking it off, decided to reinforce it with some tape, and so far have been more careful. I have a feeling, the metal used to manufacture this tripod is the kind where, if you dent it, you won't be able to easily open and close it anymore.Besides the build quality, it is still a [$] tripod.I actually like it besides these drawbacks. I don't do a lot of tripod photography, otherwise I'd invest more. I only use this when I go shooting at night, which is not often. The only time I realized why build quality really mattered while shooting was at pier in the middle of the night. The Pacific Ocean is pretty windy depending on time of the day, and I'm sure the tripod would've flown away if I didn't have a steady grip. Overall though, if it's not windy, and you just want a flat controllable surface occasionally, this is a great buy. Just gotta be careful with it. Oh ya, forgot to mention, the height adjustments are also pretty amazing to me. I am about 6'1', and so far, it does a dang good job at keeping up with my needs. A very satisfied customer.
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Most Liked Negative Review
OK for holding an off camera flash
Knowing that I would get what I pay for I thought I would try using this as a cheap light stand. Since I was just starting with off camera lighting what could it hurt for...Read complete review
Knowing that I would get what I pay for I thought I would try using this as a cheap light stand. Since I was just starting with off camera lighting what could it hurt for [$].It did the job but I would certainly not put my DSLR on it. It sways even with just a SB-700 attached so I do not think it would be possible to get long exposures with a camera on top. The wind-up center post mechanism feels cheap and likely to break or strip out.I gave it two stars because it is only [$] and it works ok as a short light stand. It led me to buy real light stands a week later.
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Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Portraits
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
This tripod is very nice...
Specially for the price i got it at...
using a t2i with battery grip and a 24-105 ef lens it is stable...
although i will be getting a metal head for this along with metal support plate...
plastic wears and tears when you try to get it to tight...
The x and y axis handles for panning and rotating and raising the camera is strong but the threads are starting to wear down that is my own fault for tightening the handle to much...
Overall if your looking to get this, get a new head for it metal and new plate also ..
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Fragile
- Not Durable
- Poor Design
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
Knowing that I would get what I pay for I thought I would try using this as a cheap light stand. Since I was just starting with off camera lighting what could it hurt for [$].It did the job but I would certainly not put my DSLR on it. It sways even with just a SB-700 attached so I do not think it would be possible to get long exposures with a camera on top. The wind-up center post mechanism feels cheap and likely to break or strip out.I gave it two stars because it is only [$] and it works ok as a short light stand. It led me to buy real light stands a week later.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
This tripod is lightweight and easy to use. I really like the rubber stops on the feet; it makes it very stable. The level is a nice feature, too.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
All of the features of a high dollar unit at an awesome price. Primarily used for long exposure shots, and night shooting. Have not found anything bad about this unit
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
Lightweight, portable & ez to use
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
Light weight. Easy to operate.
Not adequate in windy conditions.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
[...] I tried it out right away and I love it! For the price your paying it's great and I would recommend to anyone who's looking to buy a tripod and not spend a fortune.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday use
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
great lightweight tripod. great for hiking and camping 'cause it won't weigh you down. it's a snap to set up and very stable. quick detach head adds to versatility.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- Bulky
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
- Traveling
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
High quality product, very stable. A++
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cheap
- Compact
- Convenient
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Cheap materials
- Not Durable
- Not Steady when windy
Best Uses
- Landscape Photography
- Macro Photography
- Night photography
- Portraits
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
[$]:(Sadly though, the construction is not that great, I literally broke a piece off within 5 minutes of receiving the package. The height adjustment knob came fell off since I did not know how to use the tripod, used a bit too much force and broke due to cheap plastic. I've super glued it over 10 times already since I keep breaking it off, decided to reinforce it with some tape, and so far have been more careful. I have a feeling, the metal used to manufacture this tripod is the kind where, if you dent it, you won't be able to easily open and close it anymore.Besides the build quality, it is still a [$] tripod.I actually like it besides these drawbacks. I don't do a lot of tripod photography, otherwise I'd invest more. I only use this when I go shooting at night, which is not often. The only time I realized why build quality really mattered while shooting was at pier in the middle of the night. The Pacific Ocean is pretty windy depending on time of the day, and I'm sure the tripod would've flown away if I didn't have a steady grip. Overall though, if it's not windy, and you just want a flat controllable surface occasionally, this is a great buy. Just gotta be careful with it. Oh ya, forgot to mention, the height adjustments are also pretty amazing to me. I am about 6'1', and so far, it does a dang good job at keeping up with my needs. A very satisfied customer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Reliable
Cons
- Not Durable
Best Uses
- Everyday use
- Home
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Studio
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
We use this to shoot video at work, perfect for what we needed. I don't know how much it would stand travel conditions, but we use it in-house so I don't have to worry about that.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Affordable
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
- Home
- Portraits
- Video
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
It has some stability issues, the legs flex a bit, but overall it's a decent tripod and you can't beat the price. I've got two of these around just as extras for light cameras, to hold a mic, etc.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Good Footing
- Lightweight
- Locks In Tight
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Outdoors
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
I used the tripod on my new Panasonic digital cameraI got some great pic's of the rocket @ Vandenburg ca. The tripoid worked well for my lite digital [...]Not to heavy to carry. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Good Footing
- Lightweight
- Locks In Tight
- Smooth Movement
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Outdoors
- Travel
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
I haven't had a tripod before, but picking this up for [$] was a great choice! It swivels in every direction that you need it to, and it's pretty sturdy for what I need it for, which is night shooting. I haven't planned to use it for anything else besides night shooting, but it does the job really well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
perfect for a small camera
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy
Best Uses
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
I bought this tripod not for my camera, but to hold a studio light in a softbox. It works well for this purpose. I wouldn't trust this with much more than a point and shoot or light camcorder as far as cameras go.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Easily Adjusted
- Good Footing
- Lightweight
- Locks In Tight
- Smooth Movement
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
1st tripod, but i can tell it's quality. very durable and highly adjustable. lightweight. what else do you need? best price anywhere a[...]extrememly impressed.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Casual
- Enthusiast
Cons
- Non heavy SLR's
Best Uses
- Compact
- Light cameras
Comments about Sunpak 5200D Digital Tripod (Black):
I bought this tripod for my Canon EOS 30d and it was not 'Man' enough the legs are flimsy and agile.
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- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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