Targus Digital TG-6660TR 66-Inch Tripod with 3-Way Panhead
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Manufacturer: TargusModel: TGT-66TR
Product features:
- Extends to 5.5 feet. Folds to 27 inches.
- 3-way fluid pan-head
- Quick release plate and leg locks
- 7LB load capacity
- Dual bubble level. Rubber Grip Feet
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Targus Digital TG-6660TR 66-Inch Tripod with 3-Way Panhead
Customer Review: Good for Indoor/Outdoor Use
Summary: 4 Stars
****AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR OF USAGE, I HAVE UPDATED MY REVIEW! THIS TRIPOD HAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED ME WITH ITS DURABILITY!****
After over a year of usage, here is an update to my first review:
1) I would re-rate this tripod as a 4 instead of a 3. It has lasted much longer than I expected with no tripod failures whatsoever, just a bag strap failure which was easily fixed with a D-ring.
2) The bag is indeed not tight as Bobby states in his comment. Just make sure you loosen the pan head and fold it appropriately. There is plenty of room to fit the tripod into the bag easily without having to force it into the bag.
3) The plastic components on the bag straps are too weak to last for extended usage. I routinely strap the tripod to my back while walking/hiking. My plastic strap connector broke off and dumped the tripod on the ground. I replaced the plastic connector with a beefy metal D-ring and everything has worked fine.
4) I use the tripod outdoors regularly and have no problems to report after over one full year of usage. It works fantastic. The tripod itself has lasted much better than I expected. I still expect it to break unexpectedly at any given time, but I would go right back out and probably buy the same thing if it did break.
***ORIGINAL REVIEW IS BELOW***
Original Title: Good for Occasional Indoor Use
This tripod is composed of some relatively well manufactured aluminum (though it's questionably thin), mated to objectionably poor plastic components. Upon first use it is wise to slowly and methodically move the tripod throughout its range of motion in order to gently grind the mis-aligned plastic pieces down (especially true for raising/lowering the center mast as the mast teeth tend to catch). If you are not exceptionally careful upon first use, the aluminum pieces are likely to break the plastic components they rub against. After a few gentle uses the aluminum wears down the plastic enough to allow rougher handling without such great fear of breakage. However, it must be stated that the fear of breakage never quite leaves the user entirely. The bag that comes with the tripod is an extremely tight fit. It is tight enough that the user must be careful not to break the tripod when placing it into the bag. I can only suggest this tripod for occasional home video use. (i.e. it's okay if you just want to set up a camera in the corner and then never/rarely touch the tripod during filming.)
Description of Targus Digital TG-6660TR 66-Inch Tripod with 3-Way Panhead
Folded HEIGHT: 17"; 3-WAY FLUID PANHEAD; QUICK RELEASE PLATE; QUICK RELEASE LEG LOCKS; BUBBLE LEVEL; WEIGHT CAPACITY: 2.5 LB; RUBBER GRIP FEET; INCLUDES CARRYING CASE; EXTENDED HEIGHT: 66"Complete Tripod Units
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