Digital Concepts TR-68N 72-Inch 3-section Deluxe Tripod with Carrying Case for Use with Most Camcorders
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Manufacturer: SakarModel: TR-68N
Product features:
- Model # TR68
- Features a 3 section channel lock
- 2 way fluid pan & tilt head
- Max height: 70 inches
- Folds to 28 inches
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Customer Review: This tripod is just so-so
Summary: 3 Stars
This is my first tripod. I don't use a tripod very often. So I didn't want to spend a lot of money for a very good one. I just wanted a mediocre one, and it is just that.
When fully extended, the stability of the tripod is so-so. On hardwood floor, it tends to move a little. But it is pretty stable when I hang a bag carrying 5-6 pounds of weight from the provided hook. I do not extend the neck to get the full height, because I am only 5'7" tall -- the three legs when fully extended give me sufficient height. I read in some reviews that the neck is wobbly. I checked that fact with both my light-weight camcorder and a tiny digital still camera. After extending the neck I tightened the screw that holds the neck in place, and I did not think that the neck was wobbly. I do not know if it'll wobble with heavy cameras though.
The features I like in this tripod are its light weight, good height, quick-release camera mounting plate, two spirit levels to check leveling, the handle on the tripod to carry it, and the handy carry-case that comes with it. Some reviewers apparently could not figure out how to mount the camera on the tripod correctly. The correct way of doing that is to take out the mounting plate using the quick release hook, align the camera on it, then tighten the screw from the BOTTOM of the plate holding the plastic thingy that is attached to the screw. Then put back this assembly on the tripod.
Now let me highlight the negative points. THE PANNING AND TILTING IS NOT VERY SMOOTH. I tried loosening everything. At best panning and tilting is so-so. The "fluid head" is not very fluid.
The other negative point is the tripod does not come with any written or illustrated instruction sheet. That is annoying. I went to the manufacturer's website to look for instructions. No instructions there either. I found a link to write to the company asking for help. My message was sent successfully, but no reply came. That is a shame.
In conclusion, if you want a tripod for occasional use and don't want to spend much for it, then you can buy it keeping in mind what to expect. But if you want a very good quality tripod that you want to use regularly and you expect it to last long, then increase your budget and buy a professional quality tripod. Expect to pay at least $200-$300 for such tripods.
I give this tripod a 3-star rating
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Description of Digital Concepts TR-68N 72-Inch 3-section Deluxe Tripod with Carrying Case for Use with Most Camcorders
27MM DELUXE CAMCORDER/CAMERA TRIPOD 3 SECTIONS CHANNEL LOCK 2-WAY FLUID PAN & TILT HEAD EXTENDS TO 70" FOLDS TO 28" INCLUDES FREE CASEThis high-quality, 3-section tripod, suitable for both cameras and camcorders, features a channel lock and a two-way pan and and tilt head. It extends to a maximum and height of 70 inches and can fold up as small as 28 inches. A free case is included with the tripod. Comes with a one year warranty.
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