Opteka 70" Full Size Professional Photo / Video Tripod
by Opteka
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Opteka 70" Full Size Professional Photo / Video Tripod
Customer Review: For still pictures ONLY!!!
Summary: 2 Stars
I do video work and was attracted to the sale price and extra height of this particular tripod. Come to find out, this model does not have a fluid head, meaning, if you do any panning with a camcorder, it won't be as smooth as you'd probably like it to be. Also, at the end of a pan the head tends to "unwind," causing your panned image to back up a little ways. Thus, I think it's rather misleading to label this as a "Photo / Video" tripod.
Additionally, I don't really care for the cheap feel of some of the plastic knobs and adjusters. Finally, mine came with a few, very minor cosmetic blemishes, almost as if it were used.
Instead of video, I'll be utilizing this one as a microphone mount.
If you want to do video, please buy a tripod with a fluid head. You'll love it, I guarantee that.
That's why I give this one 2 stars.
Customer Review: Even more than what T hoped for...
Summary: 5 Stars
I decided to get this tripod because I really needed one but could not afford to buy a high end $200us type.
I am more that please, it's sturdy, well built and all the parts are highly adaptable for any situation.
I love the fact that the top can be detached to change the camera position from landscape to portrait
without having to rotate the camera and therefore scratching it.
The levels really didn't make a difference for me but I'm sure that for most people would, also the legs
have a good grip so you can set it pretty much everywhere.
I is a little heavier that what I hoped and does not folds as small and I expected but this is all due to
the fact that, again, it has a better quality than what I though it would have.
Overall, this is an awesome deal for the price!
Customer Review: look elsewhere
Summary: 1 Stars
This product is an example of false advertisement. I have purchased it based on their "professional" description, plus the illusion that it is a $69 tripod. First, after I got it, it is cheap plastic, not even worth $29 + $9 for shipping. It is definitely poorly made, and all its components seems to want to break when you just touch it. I have seen the same tripod exaclty, in circuit city under a different name for $29, with no need to pay for shipping. This is by far the worst product I have ever purchased, and they are falsly claiming to have sold this flimsy thing for $69, which is impossible. The only way they can sell it, is online, when people have not seen it. I would not have touched it, had I seen it. I got fooled by the "professional" and the false $69 original price claimed. Avoid this like the plage.Customer Review: Nice tripod for the $
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered this product for the purpose of recording my daughter's basketball games. The adjustments and the pivot points are all plastic. The movement was a bit stiff at times causing the entire tripod to move. I finally realized that if I could put some weight on the hook that most of my problems went away and the tripod stayed in place. I had never used a tripod before so I didn't really understand the purpose of the hook.
I love the height. I had the tallest tripod at all of the games. Portability was great, lightweight and easy to take along. Can store it in the bag and carry along, or can use the handle on the tripod and leave the bag at home.
I wish the adjustments were smoother and had a little more precision, but I feel like I got what I paid for and I am satisfied.
Customer Review: Sturdy tripod that will last
Summary: 5 Stars
There were a number of tripods that I looked at prior to getting this one. What sold me on it was how durable it looked. Upon arrival, I was glad to say that the pictures of the product held true. The tripod is sturdy and can be adjusted in a number of ways to alter the height and angles. The way the legs lock makes it easy to set the tripod up on uneven ground. This is a big plus, as I was not interested in just using the tripod inside.
It might be a bit on the heave side for some, but it comes with a nice bag, and has a handle that can be used to carry it when the tripod is folded up.
Adjusting the tilt and angle is very simple, and once it is tightened I have not had any issues with it slipping.
Overall this is a great product that I would recommend to anyone.