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Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod

  • Price: $69.95
  • B&H # PEVT2100
  • Mfr# VT-2100

Product Highlights

  • Supports 15 lbs (6.8kg)
  • Quick-release Plate
  • Extends 25" to 64"
  • Mid-level Spreader
  • Carrying Case

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The Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod is a portable, lightweight video tripod that can support cameras weighing up to 15 lbs. Its two-way pan head features separate pan and tilt locks for stable, locked-down shots, or you can pan a full 360° and tilt up and down for smooth tracking of action. An internal bubble level helps you keep the tripod level on uneven ground, while the built-in mid-level spreader holds the legs secure during readjustment.

Another great feature is the geared center column, which uses a hand crank to easily raise or lower the camera to find that perfect height (as high as 64.3"). Whether you're shooting with a DSLR, small camcorder, or even a digital point-and-shoot, the VT-2100 will give you the stability your videos need. And if you suddenly need to go handheld, the tripod's quick-release plate lets you easily snap the camera loose and indulge your inner Cloverfield.

Two-way pan head for smooth motion
Gear-driven center column with friction control
Auto-lock, quick-release mounting
Three-section legs break down to a compact 26.5" (67.3cm)
Separate pan and tilt locks
Bubble Level for accurate setup
Mid-level spreader for stability on uneven surfaces
Full 360° pan range
Maximum Height 64.3" (163cm)
Minimum Height 25" (63.5cm)
Folded Length 26.5" (67.3cm)
Load Capacity 15 lbs (6.8kg)
Head Type 2-way Fluid Head Pan w/Auto-lock and Quick-release Mount
Head Mount Thread Size 1/4"
Leveling Bubble/Illuminated Yes/No
Quick Release/Wedge Plate Yes/No
Material Aluminum
Leg Stages/Sections 2/3
Leg Lock Type Flip-Lock
Independent Leg Spread No
Center Column Sections 1
Center Column Type Geared w/Friction Control
Center Brace Mid-level
Spiked Feet Yes
Weight 4.5 lbs (2kg)

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Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod
 
4.5

(based on 86 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (45)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (35)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

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97%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (55)
  • Smooth movement (37)
  • Easily adjusted (35)
  • Compact (30)
  • Good footing (28)

Cons

  • Unstable (4)
  • Flimsy (3)

Best Uses

  • Video (37)
  • Outdoors (26)
  • Home (21)
  • Travel (20)
  • Landscape/scenery (17)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Semi-pro photographer (15), Pro photographer (11), Aspiring film maker (10), Tech savvy (10), Photo enthusiast (9)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (67)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Entry level fluid head tripod

I've been an amateur videographer for about a year now, purchasing and using consumer grade equipment and learning by trial and error as I go along. I use a tripod and digital camcorder to ...Read complete review

I've been an amateur videographer for about a year now, purchasing and using consumer grade equipment and learning by trial and error as I go along. I use a tripod and digital camcorder to video lectures and presentations. The tripod that I had been using previously was cheap and not of the fluid head variety; this is my first experience using this kind of tripod. I chose it because of good reviews, and I couldn't afford to pay many hundreds of dollars more for a commercial grade fluid head tripod.

The first thing I noticed about this tripod is that the action is much "stiffer" than my old friction head tripod. It was so "stiff," even after loosening the adjustment, that at first I thought that something was wrong with it. I have now decided that this is probably what a fluid head is supposed to feel like, because as I'm using it I find that the camera motion is WAY smoother and less "jerky" than my old tripod. It's really easy to make small adjustments slowly with just one finger by applying a small amount of pressure and watching carefully as the camera seems to just "flow" in the direction that you push it. This is definitely more controllable than my old cheap tripod!

It might bother some that there's a lot of plastic in the construction, but it's pretty solid and I don't think that it's likely to break very easily.

The zippered carry pouch that comes with it is a huge plus - it's made out of some type of thin vinyle material that feels a little flimsy, but I'll try to take it easy on it and hope it lasts a while.

All in all I'm very happy with it - I have had it only a week but I've already got about 12 hours of filming on it already. It is what it is; a basic entry level fluid head tripod. I like it - keep in mind that I don't have any experience with professional grade equipment, but I would definitely recommend it to a friend.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

great for the price

I was looking for a portable, light tripod with a fluid head, and this fit the bill. The tripod is always strapped on a backpack and used while skiing, hiking, mountain biking. ...Read complete review

I was looking for a portable, light tripod with a fluid head, and this fit the bill. The tripod is always strapped on a backpack and used while skiing, hiking, mountain biking. The only issue we've had is that one of the foot pieces has already fallen off - only a week old. Granted, I probably caught it on a tree while skiing, and not sure if that is a replaceable part.
The fluid head is great, and at 4.5 pounds, I barely notice it's on my back.

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5.0

GREAT!!!!

By geani66

from Laval,Quebec

About Me Photo Enthusiast

Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Compact
  • Easily Adjusted
  • Good Footing
  • Lightweight
  • Smooth Movement

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home
    • Outdoors
    • Video

    Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

    This thing is great.
    Sturdy
    The head is smooth and works like a charm.
    5 stars for BH also.
    Fast shipping and great price

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    5.0

    VT-2100 FLUID HEAD TRIPOD

    By Johnny Von

    from Brookfield, Il

    About Me Pro Photographer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

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

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home
      • Landscape/Scenery
      • Outdoors
      • Sports/Action
      • Video
      • Weddings/Events

      Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

      Getting this tripod,compared to the one I was using is like driving a 1993 Toyota Celica and jumping into a BMW. Smooth, fluid pan head...easy to collapse and take on shoots! It cranks up very high and is amenable to me shooting stand uppers for live events. This is perfect for a studio or remote application. You'll love this tripod!!

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      4.0

      Quality Product

      By Ruede

      from Hartford, CT

      About Me Casual Photographer

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

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

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home
        • Outdoors
        • Portraits
        • Sports/Action
        • Video

        Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

        Very good product. easy to work. allows for great control during filming.

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        • No

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        5.0

        Perfect for Documentaries!

        By DocuMan

        from Atlanta, GA

        About Me Semi-pro Photographer

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

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

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Home
          • Outdoors
          • Sports/Action
          • Video

          Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

          I bought this tripod because I needed something light, but sturdy to use in the field under "run and shoot" conditions. The price was right, the tripod is solid, and the carrying case is a nice extra.

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          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great tripod for a great price!

          By tubby_95

          from TN

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

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

          Cons

          • Carrying Case

          Best Uses

          • Home
          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Outdoors
          • Portraits
          • Sports/Action
          • Travel
          • Video
          • Weddings/Events
          • Wildlife

          Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

          This replaced a $30 tripod I bought a few years ago to get me by, and I'm very happy with the results I've gotten from this tripod. The pan/tilt is very consistent and smooth for video work. The height capabilities are ample. Great build quality, while being light and moderately compact. The mounting sled has a cool spring-loaded feature that releases the lock when you place the camera in the head. The only con for this product is, the zipper on the included carrying bag got stuck the second time I used it so, I had to cut the zipper open to get the tripod out. Seemed like a nice bag, but looks were deceiving. Bag issues aside, this is a great tripod and an amazing value!

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          3.0

          Good Basic Tripod

          By tradingzach

          from New York, NY

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easily Adjusted
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Flimsy
          • Unstable

          Best Uses

          • Home
          • Portraits
          • Video

          Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

          Could use some more stability but is great for the price

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          3.0

          Pretty good for the price

          By Ted

          from Dallas TX.

          About Me Pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Compact
          • Easily Adjusted
          • Good Footing
          • Lightweight
          • Smooth Movement

          Cons

          • Flimsy
          • Some play in the neck

          Best Uses

          • Landscape/Scenery
          • Outdoors
          • Sports/Action
          • Video

          Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

          I've been looking for a decently priced tripod for use with my T2i for shooting video. This seems to fit the bill.

          I'm happy with how fluid and light it is. Its great for the price.

          I'm unhappy with the play at the base of the neck of the tripod. Has a bit of a wobble. And it also seems like the plastic parts are a little lower quality than I expected.

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          4.0

          For the price it's great

          By asmit119

          from Monroe,WV

          About Me Semi-pro Photographer

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

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

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home
            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Outdoors
            • Portraits
            • Sports/Action
            • Travel
            • Video
            • Weddings/Events
            • Wildlife

            Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

            I use it to film football games, it has to be smooth and without any jerking as the plays progress. I needed something that was cost effective. For the price I paid this tripod was perfect! It has a little give here or there but it beats paying $700 for a tripod that's only marginally better. Also the camera adapter locks into place and doesn't let your camera shift from left to right or front to back.

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            4.0

            Great tripod for beginner DSLR Video

            By UBK Guy

            from Chicago, Il

            About Me Semi-pro Photographer

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Compact
            • Lightweight
            • Smooth Movement
            • Value

            Cons

            • A little short
            • Unstable

            Best Uses

            • Home
            • Landscape/Scenery
            • Outdoors
            • Portraits
            • Video

            Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

            It works well for locked down shots and fairly well for tracking shots. I recommend to keep a hand on it while making camera moves. Due to the lightweight nature of the product it tends to be a bit unsteady during Pans and Tilts.

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            5.0

            Great, but not tall enough for me

            By Kelsea The Film Student

            from Marysville, WA

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

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

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Video

              Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

              It's good at what it does, I just wasn't smart enough to read that it's just not tall enough for my liking. So other than that great tripod, extends nicely rotates nicely, etc

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              4.0

              GREAT VALUE

              By abc

              from Bethesda, MD

              About Me Semi-pro Photographer

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

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

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Outdoors
                • Video

                Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

                I use this tripod for field/travel reality show shooting. Smooth head and amazing value. I carry a level with me as the built in one only approximates.

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                4.0

                So far So Good

                By Bynaker

                from Pa

                About Me Casual Photographer

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

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

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Home
                  • Video

                  Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

                  The only reason I didnt give five stars is because I have only used it a little.

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                  4.0

                  Amazing for such a cheap price

                  By Suna

                  from New York

                  About Me Pro Photographer

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

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

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Home
                    • Landscape/Scenery
                    • Outdoors
                    • Portraits
                    • Sports/Action
                    • Travel
                    • Video
                    • Weddings/Events
                    • Wildlife

                    Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

                    This video tripod is a great solution to people who need smooth movement of panning and going up and down. It is so cheap, compare to expensive Manfrotto. I recommend highly

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                    5.0

                    Awesome tripod

                    By Pabs

                    from Weslaco, TX

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Compact
                    • Easily Adjusted
                    • Good Footing
                    • Smooth Movement

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Video

                      Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

                      I use it mainly for my own shoots and for some things at church. I have to say that the fluid head is very very nice. I was surprised with the quality of it and how small and easy it is to carry.

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                      4.0

                      Great Tripod Great Price

                      By Celica 10

                      from Guam

                      About Me Casual Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easily Adjusted
                      • Good Footing
                      • Smooth Movement

                      Cons

                      • Wears Easily

                      Best Uses

                      • Landscape/Scenery
                      • Portraits
                      • Sports/Action
                      • Weddings/Events

                      Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

                      Sturdy
                      Well Built

                      -Starts to squeak when Panning

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                      4.0

                      Great Value!

                      By Cameron Chapman

                      from New England

                      About Me Semi-pro Photographer

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

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

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Home
                        • Outdoors
                        • Travel
                        • Video

                        Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

                        I bought this tripod after trying some even cheaper "fluid head" tripods which were all junk. I was pleasantly surprised! The head has a really nice fluid movement, with minimal jittering/shaking with a little practice. The whole thing feels very sturdy despite some parts being made of plastic. The carrying case is sturdy and doesn't fit too tightly (unlike some cheaper ones). It's very easy to level and only takes a few seconds to set up or collapse.

                        I'm using this with a Panasonic GH1, and I think the motion might be even smoother with a slightly heavier camera.

                        Overall, it's an excellent buy for the price.

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                        4.0

                        This is very good product,very easy use

                        By Felix Corona

                        from Dominican Republic and New York

                        About Me Pro Photographer

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Compact
                        • Easily Adjusted
                        • Good Footing
                        • Lightweight
                        • Smooth Movement

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Landscape/Scenery
                          • Outdoors
                          • Travel
                          • Video
                          • Weddings/Events

                          Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

                          I use for my small video camera, is heavy for long way walking.

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                          4.0

                          Nice for the price

                          By BTEVP

                          from Scranton, PA

                          About Me Pro Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

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

                          Cons

                          • Unstable

                          Best Uses

                          • Home
                          • Landscape/Scenery
                          • Video
                          • Weddings/Events

                          Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

                          Lightweight pod with great action - no jitters when panning or tilting. Only bad thing is that it's so light, if you tap it with an elbow, the video experienced is similar to an earthquake.

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                          4.0

                          No Vertical Shots

                          By Eduardo

                          from Laguna Beach, CA

                          About Me Casual Photographer

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

                                Because I use the tripod to double as a photography tripod, I wish the VT-2100 tilted to allow for vertical shots. I can't seem to find an accessory to fit the bill, so I'll likely end up making a DIY L-bracket for vertical photos (and possibly video).

                                Otherwise, I've been impressed with the quality of this inexpensive tripod

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                                5.0

                                Excellent for the price!!!

                                By Ray_director

                                from Los Angeles, CA

                                About Me Pro Photographer

                                Verified Buyer

                                Pros

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

                                Cons

                                  Best Uses

                                  • Portraits
                                  • Travel
                                  • Video

                                  Comments about Pearstone VT-2100 Fluid Head Video Tripod:

                                  I got the this tripod to use with my 5DMKII and so far I'm very pleased with it. The fluid Head is nice and smooth (both pan and tilt). The footage I shot looks like it was shot on a more expensive tripod.

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