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Smith-Victor Apollo 2800 Medium-Duty Tripod with 2-Way Head

Name: Smith-Victor Apollo 2800 Medium-Duty Tripod with 2-Way Head
Brand: Smith-Victor
SKU: SMA2800
Price: 136.95 USD
Rating: 3.7 (9 reviews)

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Smith-Victor Apollo 2800 Medium-Duty Tripod with 2-Way Head

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Key Features

Supports 12.0 lbs (5.4 kg)

The Smith-Victor Apollo 2800 Medium-Duty Tripod with 2-Way Head is a medium-duty video tripod with a 2-way fluid-effect head that supports camcorders up to 12.0 lbs (5.4 kg). It features a convenient quick-release top stage, geared center column, and fast-action leg locks for rapid setup. One quick release is included. The Apollo 2800 is covered by a 5-year warranty.

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Smith-Victor Apollo 2800 Overview

Fluid-effect head for smooth pans and tilts

Geared center column for fine-tuned compositions

Convenient quick-release plate with video pin

Fast-action leg locks for rapid setup

UPC: 037733005194

Smith-Victor Apollo 2800 Specs

Key Specs

Camera Mounting	Unspecified Screw (Quick Release Plate)
Head Type	Fluid Head
Drag Control	Yes
Primary Material	Aluminum
Load Capacity	12 lb / 5.4 kg
Maximum Working Height	63" / 160.02 cm
Minimum Working Height	23" / 58.4 cm
Closed Length	26" / 66 cm
Weight	5 lb / 2.27 kg

Head

Camera Mounting	Unspecified Screw (Quick Release Plate)
Head Type	Fluid Head

Pan & Tilt

Drag Control	Yes
Vertical Tilt	+90° to -90°
Lateral Tilt	No

Legs

Primary Material	Aluminum
Leg Sections	3

General

Load Capacity	12 lb / 5.4 kg
Maximum Working Height	63" / 160.02 cm
Minimum Working Height	23" / 58.4 cm
Closed Length	26" / 66 cm
Bubble Level	Yes
Weight	5 lb / 2.27 kg

Packaging Info

Package Weight	5.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	27 x 5 x 5"

Smith-Victor Apollo 2800 Reviews

Worthless for video

By Chris

Rated 3 out of 5

Date: 2017-11-02

It met my expectations for the price in terms of stability and design, but the head is not adequate for any video that requires panning. When you start in any direction, the resistance is unpredictable, and that makes smooth pans and follows impossible. If you need it for still photography, or minimal video panning in one direction only, it might fit the bill for the price.

Ease of Use

By jrsnyder1

Rated 3 out of 5

Date: 2011-02-28

This trip is stong enough to hold my camera and lenses. It is easy to set up. I find that it is not as easy to use in fash changing situations. Specially on a moving target. Best used in a studio situation or landscape photography with a stationary target.

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Can this be used with a canon 60D dslr?

Asked by: Steven

Yes, you can mount a DSLR on this tripod. My students do it regularly. There are two thing to be aware of, though.First, the tripod head is designed for video use, which means it lacks one adjustment usually found on photographic tripod heads: you cannot turn the camera to a portrait orientation. You can only shoot horizontal compositions, not vertical.Second is that it is a lightweight head. WIth a typical DSLR and lens, it will work just fine. If you are planning on mounting an especially large lens, you may want to go with something a little heavier duty.

Answered by: Tom G.

Date published: 2018-08-27

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