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Sunpak 5400DLX Tripod with 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head, Smartphone Mount, and Mount for GoPro Camera

BH #SU5400DLX • MFR #620-540DLX
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Sunpak 5400DLX Tripod with 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head, Smartphone Mount, and Mount for GoPro Camera
Key Features
  • Load Capacity: 4.0 lb
  • Max Height: 54.0" Min Height: 19.7"
  • Folded Length: 20.5", Weight: 1.5 lb
  • Leg Sections: 3, Flip Locks
This Sunpak 5400DLX Tripod supports up to 4.0 lb, measures 20.5" when folded, and includes a three-way, pan-and-tilt head. Its 3-section legs each feature flip locks for fast deployment, and can be positioned for a minimum height of 19.7" to a maximum height of 42.5", or 54.0" with its column fully raised. The column utilizes a geared movement for precise height adjustments and an integrated center brace allows the legs to be spread simultaneously as well as uniformly. The center brace helps to hold the legs in place, which include rubber feet to further enhance stability on a wide variety of surfaces.
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Sunpak 5400DLX Tripod Overview

This Sunpak 5400DLX Tripod supports up to 4.0 lb, measures 20.5" when folded, and includes a three-way, pan-and-tilt head. Its 3-section legs each feature flip locks for fast deployment, and can be positioned for a minimum height of 19.7" to a maximum height of 42.5", or 54.0" with its column fully raised. The column utilizes a geared movement for precise height adjustments and an integrated center brace allows the legs to be spread simultaneously as well as uniformly. The center brace helps to hold the legs in place, which include rubber feet to further enhance stability on a wide variety of surfaces.

Cameras, sport optics, or camcorders that are compatible with a 1/4"-20 mount can be connected to the quick release plate which is secured to the tripod's pan-and-tilt head using a quick release cam lock. The head can be rotated 360°, and tilted 90° backwards or forwards, as well as sideways for portrait orientation. Each of these three movements function independently of each other and can be locked into place.

Mobile devices with or without a case measuring 2.5 to 3.3" wide can fit in the provided smartphone mount, which attaches to the tripod head's quick release plate. The mount clamps onto a compatible device and features a secure, rubberized grip. Featuring a spring-loaded design, the clamp can be instantly unfastened, allowing easy access to an installed smartphone whenever needed.

Also included is a mount for any GoPro camera housing. It can be attached to the tripod quick release plate's 1/4"-20 mount as well.

Use and Handling
  • Supports up to 4.0 lb
  • Geared center column with rotating handle for precise positioning
  • Can be set for a minimum height of 19.7" to a maximum height of 42.5", or 54.0" with column fully raised
  • Legs each feature 3 sections, flip locks for fast deployment
  • Center brace allows legs to be spread simultaneously as well as uniformly and provides additional support
  • Rubber feet for stability
  • Three-way, pan-and-tilt head can be rotated 360°, and tilted 90° backwards or forwards, as well as sideways for portrait orientation
  • Rotation, backwards and forwards tilt, as well as portrait orientation tilt each function independently of each other and can be locked into place
  • Built-in tripod bubble level
  • Weighs 1.5 lb, measures 20.5" when folded
  • Mount for smartphones screws onto quick release plate and fits mobile devices 2.5" to 3.3" wide
  • Mount for any GoPro camera housing screws onto quick release plate
Construction Details
  • Aluminum-alloy legs and three-way, pan-and-tilt head
  • Quick release plate with 1/4"-20 mount, anti-twist index pin, and rubberized, anti-slip surface
UPC: 090729613049

Sunpak 5400DLX Tripod Specs

Head
Head TypePan & Tilt Head
Camera Mounting Screw1/4"-20 Male
Quick Release Plate TypeProprietary
General
Load Capacity4 lb / 1.8 kg
Maximum Working Height54" / 137.2 cm
Max Height without Center Column42.5" / 108 cm
Minimum Working Height19.7" / 50 cm
Closed Length20.5" / 52.1 cm
MaterialsAluminum Alloy
Weight1.5 lb / 0.7 kg
Legs
Leg Lock TypeFlip Lock
Independent Leg SpreadNo
Leg Sections3
Center Column
Center Column FeaturesCenter Brace
Center Column Sections1
Center Column Extension TypeGeared
Lateral / 90-Degree Center ColumnNo
Packaging Info
Package Weight1.85 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)21.1 x 4.5 x 4.1"

Sunpak 5400DLX Tripod Reviews

great quality

By Shanna
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-23

I thought that maybe because the tripod was a cheaper price it would be a cheap quality, but its made from steel and its very strong! it holds my gopro just perfectly

Great value.

By Arthur
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-02-01

Inexpensive and lightweight, but gets the job done for a speed light or a cell phone or compact camera.

Good value for smartphone mounting

By Steven
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-12-21

First, yes this is a very inexpensive tripod, and there are compromises. I bought 20 for my students. So even saving $5 on each adds up. I don't know how well they'll hold up, but I mainly bought it for remote teaching so they could use their smartphones for assignments. 1) The lever lock legs seem to be the best feature. They're metal and lock securely. 2) It has a crank column, and with it and the legs I can get it to shoulder height (I'm 511). But the column crank is very plasticky with plastic gears. It's okay, but frankly for such light duty and light cameras I'd rather have a smooth column that I can just raise and lower by hand and lock in place. Cranking is slow. Also one of the cranks fell off. Check in the bag for the retaining screw if this happens, it's easy to fix. It's just a basic screw that you can get at a hardware store as well. 3) The smartphone mount. It's not big, but it holds my iphone 7+ It can't extend much further to hold a bigger phone, it won't hold an iPad. But smartphone mounts alone cost $14, basically the cost of this tripod. The tripod has a quick release plate, so you can attach the smartphone mount to the plate and leave it there. 4) the pan head. This where this little tripod will dissapoint if you were expecting a pan tilt head that was smooth operating for pans and tilts AND able to hold something bigger than a phone or go pro type camera. The best way to use this tripod, is as a holder for a smartphone that can sit 4 feet off the ground, panned and tilted to the desired angle and locked in place. Even with just a phone on it, most of the heads in the shipment couldn't do smooth moves. Some could almost however, if you practice with it. But really, the head is more like a ball head that you set the position, and lock 5) I wouldn't use this with anything heaver than a small point and shoot, and even that is pushing. But! It's specifically advertised as SMARTPHONE capable tripod that extends up to 4 and a half feet high for only $15. I can also see it as useful for those who need to set up a bunch of go pros and smartphones at an event, or whatever. Cheap way to hold a bunch of cameras. 6) First time operating tip: The column crank was very reluctant to move the first inch of travel. I unlocked the crank and slowly and carefully pulled up the head while gently turning the crank, and that got it moving. Then I cranked it up and down several times just for 3 inches, and that smoothed it out. That got the stickiness out they were fine after that. So I totally recommend this based on price if you know it's limitations. If you want smooth pan tilt action on a smartphone tripod you'll probably want to buy something that costs at Least $50. And of course if you need to mount something heavier than a big smartphone, such as a DSLR, you'll want to spend quite a bit above that, for an ok tripod with a smooth pan tilt head.

CHEAP!

By Simon
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2020-08-28

Be warned , within minutes of starting to use this thing , there were bits of plastic falling off it. It's probably the bare minimum that would still have utility. I'm still using this thing , but I'm expecting it to fall apart very quickly.

Love it!

By Lymari
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-15

Great quality for the price. A little small if you have a big phone.

Good, Quick, and easy to use

By Curt
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-26

The good side is, light weight, small enough to store away or carry without a problem. The height is very comfortable and the stability seems good. It opens and close with ease. The down side, most is plastic and seems to be easy to over tighten or strip tighting threads. The center shaft is a little stiff going up but maybe that will smoth out as more we use it. . Best part, it came with an phone adapter. So easy to use and remove. So I give it a 4.5

Cheap Garbage

By Simon
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2021-03-24

Was unusable after a few weeks of light use. The plastic was so cheap that bits of it just kept falling off. It's possible that this might be useful if you need a light tripod for one job and you know it's going to get destroyed, but otherwise I can't recommend it at all.

Good for price

By Fatima
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2021-02-23

This is my first tripod, so I'm definitely not qualified to talk about this, these are just my impressions. The material is quite flimsy. I bought it for the smartphone mount, and the phone stays secure, but the mount doesn't completely/securely screw on. All the materials feel cheap, but it was cheap so I'm not mad about that. I'll probably buy a different smartphone mount, but the tripod itself is pretty decent and great for the price.

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