NEEWER 66"/168cm Carbon Fiber Tripod for Camera with 360° Panorama Ball Head, 1/4" Arca QR Plate, Portable Bag, Compact Travel Tripod Monopod for DSLR Video Camcorder, Max Load 26.5lb/12kg, N55C
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Brand | Neewer |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Camera |
Material | Carbon Fiber |
Item Weight | 1.6 Kilograms |
Weight Limit | 26.5 Pounds |
Maximum Height | 172 Centimeters |
Tripod Head Type | Ball Heads |
Minimum Height | 57 Centimeters |
Number of leg sections | 4 |
About this item
- 2 in 1 tripod, one of leg can be used as monopod
- Quick release leg locking, giving a more convenient leg handling
- Universal ball head design with 2 locks and 360° dial that photographers adjust angle free and quickly
- New generation of high density carbon fiber tube, using eight layer different angles carbon fiber staggered laminated, high temperature curing, high pressure strengthening polymeric structure
- Comes with a portable bag, easy to carry
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Light weight | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.5 | — | 5.0 |
Sturdiness | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | 4.5 |
Versatility | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | — | — |
Stability | 4.2 | 4.0 | — | 4.6 | — | 4.3 |
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compatible devices | Camera | Camcorder, Camera | Camera, Camcorder | Camera, Camcorder, Smartphone | Camera | Camcorder, Camera, Smartphone |
tripod head type | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball Heads | Ball | Ball Heads | video-heads |
material | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber | Carbon Fiber, Aluminum |
minimum height | 57 centimeters | — | — | 68 centimeters | 58 centimeters | 7.48 inches |
maximum height | 172 centimeters | — | 158 centimeters | 205 centimeters | 172 centimeters | 58.84 inches |
folded size | — | — | 40cm | — | 50cm/19.6 inch | 14.33" |
weight | 1.6 kilograms | 1175 grams | — | 62 ounces | 1.6 kilograms | 2 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 0.04 x 0.05 x 0.03 inches |
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Item Weight | 3.52 pounds |
ASIN | B00NSEKEMO |
Item model number | 10081590@@##1 |
Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #139 in Complete Tripod Units |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 22, 2014 |
Manufacturer | Neewer |
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Customers like the quality, portability, value, performance, and ease of assembly of the camera tripod. For example, they mention it's relatively sturdy for size, easy to pack around, and a good value for a lightweight tripod. That said, they appreciate the great functions that come with it and the ease of setup.
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Customers like the quality of the camera tripod. They say it's a good quality tripod that holds up well. They also mention that the build is amazing, and the material is high quality. The legs are pretty stable, and it has a detachable pole. The locks are solid, and motion is very fluid with good resistance.
"...to a respectable hight for working in crowds and provides a reasonably steady camera platform...." Read more
"...head look at the picures and you will see what looks like a well made ball head designed to handle light to moderate loads...." Read more
"...I think using the monopod is a bit of a hassle, but the tripod is a decent, lightweight tripod that will fit nicely in my suitcase...." Read more
"...looked at and for sure is a touch cheaper in price.. But the build on it is amazing- As to the travel part, pack it in road trip sure not an issue..." Read more
Customers like the portability of the camera tripod. They say it's lightweight, easy to pack around, and reduces the bulk of their pack. The carrying bag is better than most tripod bags, and it'll easily sling it and then get it out without having to fight with it. It's a great travel tripod for portable setups, and sets up relatively easy and takes down easy.
"...What I do know is that this is a relatively light tripod that folds up relatively small but still opens to a respectable hight for working in crowds..." Read more
"...Lastly, this is a very light tripod. It will not add much weight to a bag when you're traveling, and it really does fit nicely into your luggage,..." Read more
"...Is it light and easy to pack around or travel with? -..." Read more
"...to Alaska in August and needed a compact tripod that was sturdy, lightweight, and tall enough to handle my use...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the tripod. They mention that it is a good carbon fiber tripod with a sturdy head.
"...The price was right, so I decided to give it a try...." Read more
"...This tripod is an outstanding value. The fit and finish is good to excellent...." Read more
"...But this carbon fiber tripod includes a ball head. It is an amazing deal, which is why I bought it...." Read more
"...It really is an outstanding value for a lightweight tripod...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the camera tripod. They mention that it works pretty well, has great functions, and is decent when working. The tripod head works well, the monopod works great, and the ball head works beautifully. The legs work well, but the center vertical column gets stuck in. While clunky to setup, it proved very useful. The price is fair.
"...Out and about in the house of the mouse the tripod performed beautifully...." Read more
"...but the default head is really of a good design and works great for mirrorless small lens setups, and iphone in fact I would image most buyers will..." Read more
"...Overall I am very pleased with the performance of the tripod and the support from Neewer...." Read more
"...force and doesn't stay in place anymore so the tripod is pretty much useless can't be used I have done a lot of research and I have found that this..." Read more
Customers find the camera tripod easy to assemble. They mention that the legs to the head are easy to setup, and the camera is easy to mount on the tripod. They also say that it's light, sturdy, and practical. Customers also mention that it is easy for them to maneuver around and that it converts easily. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use and functionality of the product.
"...The quick release system in pretty sketchy. Getting the camera on it was easy enough, but you had better be sure you get it locked down securely...." Read more
"...It’s fast and light and easy to set up. And even the bag it comes with is a better design than most...." Read more
"...Is easy to convert. As a tripod it is very stable.I am happy I bought this." Read more
"...to be pointed out it would be here in that there was no documentation at all included in the package...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the appearance of the camera tripod. Some mention that it's a great looking and performing tripod, with a nice universal ball head design. However, others say that it has a peculiar design, not fitting any standard screwdriver, and that the ball head isn't fancy. They also mention that there are definitely imperfections and that it is not finished very well.
"...The head is super durable, and smooth.2) The monopod is a practical design...." Read more
"...It’s fast and light and easy to set up. And even the bag it comes with is a better design than most...." Read more
"...I Tripod awesome. Head horrible. I guess you get what you pay for." Read more
"...and the red anodized accents are a nice touch. One thing to point out that is a nice feature are the defined lock positions on the legs...." Read more
Customers like the compactness of the camera tripod. For example, they say it's small enough that it can be attached to the side of their lens bag, it'll fit nicely in a backpack, and it'd be the perfect size travel tripod. It takes up little space and folds up easily and quickly to a small size. That said, some say it stores in s small bag and fits the bill perfectly.
"...What I do know is that this is a relatively light tripod that folds up relatively small but still opens to a respectable hight for working in crowds..." Read more
"...This tripod is an outstanding value. The fit and finish is good to excellent...." Read more
"...weight to a bag when you're traveling, and it really does fit nicely into your luggage, with plenty of room to spare...." Read more
"...The 7/8" rubber feet is a snug fit, and will encapsulate plastic feet on the monopod...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the camera tripod. Some mention it holds perfectly, is light to carry, and well-suited to hold their Canon T7i and 70-200mm. However, others say that it keeps loosening itself from the camera, the plate to the camera and it still gets loose. The head are easy to setup and once locked in place nothing moves. However some customers say that the legs slip a little off-kilter and the pole slips in and out.
"...and found the detachable pole to be very sturdy and comfortable to hold over long distances...." Read more
"...somewhat become broken now the leg does not hold firmly and will not lock in place...." Read more
"...is perfect - it locks into place with a small turn and holds even my heavier lenses easily...." Read more
"...Overall, well worth the money.The carrying strap constantly slides off your shoulder!..." Read more
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I purchased this tripod for a trip to Walt Disney World where I wanted to try my hand at firework photography. I knew that there was no way I was going to carry my workhorse franken-tripod that I had built up from numerous bargain bin parts. While steady as a rock, it weighs a ton and isn't exactly small when folded. There was no way anyone would want to carry that beast. Knowing that I didn't want to spend a fortune on a tripod that would ultimately be a compromise on what an ideal tripod should be, I looked to see what the bargain brands had to offer.
While I found numerous options, they were all missing something. Some folded up to mind-bending small proportions and weighed next to nothing, but were to short to use in a crowded theme park. Others gave me the hight I needed but either weighed a ton or were to large when folded for carrying around. Then I found the Neewer Lightweight Portable Carbon Fiber Camera Tripod . While it made small compromises on weight and folded size compared to the smallest and lightest models, it opens to a full 66 inches, claims to hold up to 26 pounds of gear and comes with an ARCA-SWISS compatible ball head (which was nice since my franken-tripod is also ARCA-SWISS compatible). The price was right, so I decided to give it a try.
After years of lugging the franken-tripod into the woods for nature photography I was amazed by how light this travel tripod was. I was also impressed when it had no problems holding my D7000 with battery grip and 70-300mm lens. I was a tad concerned with how narrow the final section of the legs were. Also while the ball head is ARCA compatible and would take the Giottos plate from the franken-tripod, its plate would not fit the franken-tripods quick release due the studs on the bottom of the plate that act as a safety (the Giottos plate/QR i have uses a safety stud on the QR vs one on the plate). It is not a deal breaker, but it is worth considering if you want to have all your camera plates and quick releases play nice (it is worth noting that changing the QR on the ball head is fairly trivial).
Out and about in the house of the mouse the tripod performed beautifully. I found the tripod worked best for me when I did not extent the final leg sections and kept the center column to about 1/2 its full extension. This set up with the added weight of my camera bag hanging from the hook on the center column provided me with a nice stable platform to take photos from. Adding a NEEWER Digital Timer Shutter Release helped to remove the last bit of shake that is introduced when you press down on the shutter button.
In the end, would I have rather had my rock steady franken-tripod? Yes. Would I have dragged in on and off rides and through a crowded park all day? No way. This tripod was nearly perfect for what it is: A small, light travel tripod that still gives you a reasonable working height.
I decided that I would take a chance on this one since I was needing a second tripod.
I paid $99.99 for this item but typical prices for a name brand carbon fiber tripod without any kind of head can be more than $600 dollars like this Gitzo mondel: http://www.amazon.com/Gitzo-GT1542T-Traveler-Section-Cameras/dp/B004K6L3CE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423446177&sr=8-1&keywords=carbon+fiber+tripod
Conclusion first :)
This tripod is an outstanding value. The fit and finish is good to excellent. The mechanics of movement of all the moving pieces is smooth and easy to operate. And although I could not say that it is as good as for example a Gitzo in build quality or sturdiness, it certainly approximates about 80% of both quality and stability of the Gitzo and does some things that the Gitzo will not do.
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I uploaded quite few pictures of my unboxing and then different closeups of the tripod. I had never owned a combo tripod/monopod and was curious about how that worked. If there is a negative to be pointed out it would be here in that there was no documentation at all included in the package. A small quick setup guide would have been nice even though the process was fairly easy to figure out and did not take me very long to do at all.
First of all was the included carry bag which was of excellent quality. It was well padded and had a sturdy zipper that seemed rugged and I feel will provide years of service.
There was also included a small allen wrench if you need to adjust the tension of the silver connectors that are located at the pivot points of the tripod legs.
When removed from the bag the tripod was shipped in a clear plastic baggy which was also a nice touch by Neewer. I was struck by the fact that there was also a draw string bag of some crush material very nicely textured to protect the ball head.
The tripod was packaged inside out. The legs are designed to fold all the way around backwards for storage in the bag with the ball head inside of them and positioned in a way that takes up the minimum of room. I measured the outside length of the tripod bag and it was only 21 inches long.
Folding the legs into position, you will experience 3 positive clicks of the spring loaded latch that retains the legs at one of three angles you can set them to. The settings are near 90 degrees, 45 degrees and approximately 30 degrees. The Gitzo tripods have a similar mechanism although the hardware on the Gitzo is much more robust and sturdy.
The length of the legs are adjusted by a quick twist of the rubber covered adjustment screws which means you can get this tripod unloaded and deployed in seconds as you can untwist all the locks at the same time once you get used to doing this. I have used this same system of tripod locking mechanisms on the Gitzo tripods and much prefer it to the lever catch type of retainment seen on other brands of tripods. Those latches seem to fail at the most inconvenient times, but the screw type that tightens with a quick twist I have never had fail on me.
And they take much less pressure to retain tripod height than you might think. My biggest problem when I first got my Gitzo was a tendency to overtighten those things. It just takes a slightly snug fit to get the job done. The Neewer model under review is about the same as my high dollar Gitzo in feel and retainment.
This seems to be a good place to comment on how sturdy this tripod is. The stated weight retention is 26.5 lbs. I am not really sure why makers of quality tripods like this one always under estimate what the tripod will hold. I think if I could mount a stool I could sit on my Gitzo while it was setup. I extended the legs as far as they would go on the Neewer and leaned into it with approximately half my body weight until the legs started to flex. I estimate that I was putting in excess of 90 lbs of pressure on the tripod at this point. So it will definitely handle the stated weight of 26.5 lbs.
As you look at the pictures you will notice a couple of the leg tips which are heavy duty metal points surrounded by a thick rubber foot that is threaded to the bottom of the tripod leg.
At first I did not think I liked these as I always want my tripods to only have rubber at the bottom, but I discovered that all you have to do is unscrew the rubber foot which will cover the metal tip. And as the rubber presses out against the side of the metal, it needs to do so under tension so that it will not just wind itself back down. This was a nice design touch. So if you prefer the metal tips leave the rubber screwed all the way in or you can adjust it the way you want without having to keep up with seperate metal and rubber tips. Perfect!
As to using this as either a monopod or tripod all you need to do is unscrew the leg which is covered with substantial foam rubber material at the top. You unscrew this from the frame of the tripod which as you can see from the pictures reveals a sturdy aluminum head with a large threaded hole and a smaller threaded hole further inside the leg. I puzzled over this for a bit until I decided to take the ball head off the top of the tripod. (This is where a small how to sard of instructions would have been nice).
In the picutes you will see a threaded shaft which can be taken out of the tripod body and then threaded into the top of the single monopod leg you took off of the tripod, along with a collar device which is placed over the threaded shaft and then the hex nut threaded down until it rests in a slot made for it in the collar. I think looking at the pictures will make this clearer than my explaination.
This is what locks the threaded shaft in place and then thread the ball head on top and voila! You have a nice monopod topped with an equally nice ball head.
As to the ball head look at the picures and you will see what looks like a well made ball head designed to handle light to moderate loads. I tested the ball head retention by mounting a Nikon D300 with a battery grip mounted on the bottom with an Arca style plate on the bottom. It had no trouble locking this heavy camera in place when the ball had screw was tightened. And again, I think it could handle much more than the stated 26.5 lbs of pressure. The fit and finish of the ball head was very smooth and professional and indeed was virtually as good as the Really Right Stuff BH-25 Pro. Yes I would put it in the same general class as the RRS ball head here: http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Shop/BH-25-Ultra-Light-Ballhead/BH-25-Pro-Ultra-light-ballhead-with-B2-mAS-clamp.html
And considering that this ball head at the time of this writing was about 1.5 times more expensive by itself than the entire kit from Neewer you begin to see the value in this combination. And the ball head included in the Neewer kit has features the RRS ball head which is arguably one of the most well recognized manufacturers of fine ballheads and custom camera Arca plates and brackets in the business, does not have. The missing features are the drag adjustment screw that locks limits the rotation of the ball head and also the degree marks around the bottom of the ball head giving the photographer an idea how far the camera is rotating.
Another feature of the Neewer design is the inclusion of a level bubble which comes in very handy for those wishing to do panorama work and need to make sure the camera is level before panning the shot.
One other nice touch is the inclusion of an Arca Swiss plate for attachment to you camera. Usually in tripods of this quality the arca swiss plate for the camera is a seperate purchase this is a nice touch that certainly adds value to this package.
So in conclusion I would not hesitate to recommend this to any level of photographer whether a seasoned professional who needs a light weight backup to his/her more sturdy gear or someone just getting started in photography that needs a good value in a tripod.
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2015
I decided that I would take a chance on this one since I was needing a second tripod.
I paid $99.99 for this item but typical prices for a name brand carbon fiber tripod without any kind of head can be more than $600 dollars like this Gitzo mondel: http://www.amazon.com/Gitzo-GT1542T-Traveler-Section-Cameras/dp/B004K6L3CE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423446177&sr=8-1&keywords=carbon+fiber+tripod
Conclusion first :)
This tripod is an outstanding value. The fit and finish is good to excellent. The mechanics of movement of all the moving pieces is smooth and easy to operate. And although I could not say that it is as good as for example a Gitzo in build quality or sturdiness, it certainly approximates about 80% of both quality and stability of the Gitzo and does some things that the Gitzo will not do.
Review:
I uploaded quite few pictures of my unboxing and then different closeups of the tripod. I had never owned a combo tripod/monopod and was curious about how that worked. If there is a negative to be pointed out it would be here in that there was no documentation at all included in the package. A small quick setup guide would have been nice even though the process was fairly easy to figure out and did not take me very long to do at all.
First of all was the included carry bag which was of excellent quality. It was well padded and had a sturdy zipper that seemed rugged and I feel will provide years of service.
There was also included a small allen wrench if you need to adjust the tension of the silver connectors that are located at the pivot points of the tripod legs.
When removed from the bag the tripod was shipped in a clear plastic baggy which was also a nice touch by Neewer. I was struck by the fact that there was also a draw string bag of some crush material very nicely textured to protect the ball head.
The tripod was packaged inside out. The legs are designed to fold all the way around backwards for storage in the bag with the ball head inside of them and positioned in a way that takes up the minimum of room. I measured the outside length of the tripod bag and it was only 21 inches long.
Folding the legs into position, you will experience 3 positive clicks of the spring loaded latch that retains the legs at one of three angles you can set them to. The settings are near 90 degrees, 45 degrees and approximately 30 degrees. The Gitzo tripods have a similar mechanism although the hardware on the Gitzo is much more robust and sturdy.
The length of the legs are adjusted by a quick twist of the rubber covered adjustment screws which means you can get this tripod unloaded and deployed in seconds as you can untwist all the locks at the same time once you get used to doing this. I have used this same system of tripod locking mechanisms on the Gitzo tripods and much prefer it to the lever catch type of retainment seen on other brands of tripods. Those latches seem to fail at the most inconvenient times, but the screw type that tightens with a quick twist I have never had fail on me.
And they take much less pressure to retain tripod height than you might think. My biggest problem when I first got my Gitzo was a tendency to overtighten those things. It just takes a slightly snug fit to get the job done. The Neewer model under review is about the same as my high dollar Gitzo in feel and retainment.
This seems to be a good place to comment on how sturdy this tripod is. The stated weight retention is 26.5 lbs. I am not really sure why makers of quality tripods like this one always under estimate what the tripod will hold. I think if I could mount a stool I could sit on my Gitzo while it was setup. I extended the legs as far as they would go on the Neewer and leaned into it with approximately half my body weight until the legs started to flex. I estimate that I was putting in excess of 90 lbs of pressure on the tripod at this point. So it will definitely handle the stated weight of 26.5 lbs.
As you look at the pictures you will notice a couple of the leg tips which are heavy duty metal points surrounded by a thick rubber foot that is threaded to the bottom of the tripod leg.
At first I did not think I liked these as I always want my tripods to only have rubber at the bottom, but I discovered that all you have to do is unscrew the rubber foot which will cover the metal tip. And as the rubber presses out against the side of the metal, it needs to do so under tension so that it will not just wind itself back down. This was a nice design touch. So if you prefer the metal tips leave the rubber screwed all the way in or you can adjust it the way you want without having to keep up with seperate metal and rubber tips. Perfect!
As to using this as either a monopod or tripod all you need to do is unscrew the leg which is covered with substantial foam rubber material at the top. You unscrew this from the frame of the tripod which as you can see from the pictures reveals a sturdy aluminum head with a large threaded hole and a smaller threaded hole further inside the leg. I puzzled over this for a bit until I decided to take the ball head off the top of the tripod. (This is where a small how to sard of instructions would have been nice).
In the picutes you will see a threaded shaft which can be taken out of the tripod body and then threaded into the top of the single monopod leg you took off of the tripod, along with a collar device which is placed over the threaded shaft and then the hex nut threaded down until it rests in a slot made for it in the collar. I think looking at the pictures will make this clearer than my explaination.
This is what locks the threaded shaft in place and then thread the ball head on top and voila! You have a nice monopod topped with an equally nice ball head.
As to the ball head look at the picures and you will see what looks like a well made ball head designed to handle light to moderate loads. I tested the ball head retention by mounting a Nikon D300 with a battery grip mounted on the bottom with an Arca style plate on the bottom. It had no trouble locking this heavy camera in place when the ball had screw was tightened. And again, I think it could handle much more than the stated 26.5 lbs of pressure. The fit and finish of the ball head was very smooth and professional and indeed was virtually as good as the Really Right Stuff BH-25 Pro. Yes I would put it in the same general class as the RRS ball head here: http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/Shop/BH-25-Ultra-Light-Ballhead/BH-25-Pro-Ultra-light-ballhead-with-B2-mAS-clamp.html
And considering that this ball head at the time of this writing was about 1.5 times more expensive by itself than the entire kit from Neewer you begin to see the value in this combination. And the ball head included in the Neewer kit has features the RRS ball head which is arguably one of the most well recognized manufacturers of fine ballheads and custom camera Arca plates and brackets in the business, does not have. The missing features are the drag adjustment screw that locks limits the rotation of the ball head and also the degree marks around the bottom of the ball head giving the photographer an idea how far the camera is rotating.
Another feature of the Neewer design is the inclusion of a level bubble which comes in very handy for those wishing to do panorama work and need to make sure the camera is level before panning the shot.
One other nice touch is the inclusion of an Arca Swiss plate for attachment to you camera. Usually in tripods of this quality the arca swiss plate for the camera is a seperate purchase this is a nice touch that certainly adds value to this package.
So in conclusion I would not hesitate to recommend this to any level of photographer whether a seasoned professional who needs a light weight backup to his/her more sturdy gear or someone just getting started in photography that needs a good value in a tripod.
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It worked OK for 3 weeks. Then broke - no replacement parts.
Then suddenly when setting it up, one leg section fell off, and the "chicken lips" which are plastic parts inside the leg, fell out.
[see photo] [other buyers have same issue!] Plastic partly broke - no replacement parts - reassembled initially worked with a leg fixed at "open" but later it could no longer lock, making the tripod useless.
The design seems flawed: there are no compression rings to stop the legs fully unscrewing. Also the chicken lips (plastic parts) have a little hook which is very easy to break.
Now I bought a Three Legged Thing (Leo 2) - it also has "chicken lips" but they are simpler and replaceable, AND there is compression ring to stop the leg section falling out.
I would not recommend this tripod - unless perhaps you are just taking photos in your living room or back garden - and even then ...
Reviewed in the Netherlands on March 14, 2022
It worked OK for 3 weeks. Then broke - no replacement parts.
Then suddenly when setting it up, one leg section fell off, and the "chicken lips" which are plastic parts inside the leg, fell out.
[see photo] [other buyers have same issue!] Plastic partly broke - no replacement parts - reassembled initially worked with a leg fixed at "open" but later it could no longer lock, making the tripod useless.
The design seems flawed: there are no compression rings to stop the legs fully unscrewing. Also the chicken lips (plastic parts) have a little hook which is very easy to break.
Now I bought a Three Legged Thing (Leo 2) - it also has "chicken lips" but they are simpler and replaceable, AND there is compression ring to stop the leg section falling out.
I would not recommend this tripod - unless perhaps you are just taking photos in your living room or back garden - and even then ...
Como todo tiene cosas buenas y cosas malas que os cuento a continuación.
Pros:
- Trípode de fibra de carbono muy ligero (sin la rotula solo pesa 1,150 kg)
- Buenos materiales y acabado perfecto en la fabricación.
- El regulado de las patas es preciso y estable ejerciendo muy poca fuerza.
- La columna central se puede invertir o quitar.
- Plegado ocupa poco espacio (49 cm)
- Se puede quitar una pata y usarla como un monopie (1,33 cm de largo sin rotula)
- Trae un tornillo especial de doble rosca que sirve para unir la pata del monopie con la columna central consiguiendo un monopie de asta 1,75 cm de largo sin rotula .
- Para su tamaño soporta 12 kg de carga.
- Es muy estable en las 3 primeras secciones de sus patas (las mas gruesas).
- Viene con una rotula de bola tamaño medio bastante firme y suave en sus movimientos (pesa 396 gr y el plato es estándar)
- El trípode viene con una funda acolchada.
Contras:
- Abierto, en la ultima sección de las patas (las mas finitas) se empieza a apreciar falta de estabilidad.
- La rotula que trae esta bien pero solo tiene una hendidura en un lado para poder girar la cámara 90 grados.
Respecto a las contras que le encuentro, el tema de la perdida de estabilidad es normal en todos los trípodes, a medida que vamos desplegando las secciones, cuanto mas fina es la sección de las patas se va perdiendo algo de estabilidad, lo podemos arreglar poniendo peso en el gancho que incorpora la columna central en su parte inferior.
A la hora de desplegar las patas aconsejo hacerlo desplegando primero las mas gruesas y por ultimo siempre las mas finas, ganaras en estabilidad.
El tema de la rotula no tiene truco, si quieres una con doble ranura lateral tendrás que invertir mas dinero. Yo tengo una con esas características y es una gozada ya que te da mas libertad de movimiento, pero no es una característica que sea esencial, la rotula que viene con el trípode no te va a defraudar.
Es un trípode con el que puedes ir a cualquier lado, pesa poco, es muy firme, de tamaño reducido y es valido para la mayoría de fotos que queramos hacer. Si queremos hacer fotos mas extremas (con viento, con el trípode metido dentro de un rió, en la orilla de la playa con olas) o en un estudio entonces aconsejo un trípode mas pesado con el que conseguiremos mucha mas estabilidad en estas condiciones tan particulares.
Como consejo os diré que yo tengo dos trípodes mas de primeras marcas, uno pesa 4kg y otro 3kg, las patas solo tienen tres secciones, los uso en las peores condiciones que os imaginéis, se podrían considerar indestructibles pero tambien cuestan tres y cuatro veces mas que este. Como contras no me los puedo llevar a todos los sitios que quiero porque acabo cansadisimo de su peso y llamo mucho la atención, por eso e comprado este.
A la hora de elegir un trípode tener esto en cuenta, si queréis uno para diario, que sea fiable y firme este es una muy buena opción, incluso podréis hacer ciertas fotos extremas (tener mucho cuidado al principio hasta conocer bien el trípode y ver hasta donde puede llegar) yo estoy encantado con el, lo mejor es el poco peso, la estabilidad y lo barato que es, sin duda a superado mis expectativas.
El envío como siempre con Amazon un 10 y más en estos días difíciles de cuarentena que estamos pasando, mucha fuerza y ánimo para a todos.
Reviewed in Spain on April 11, 2020
Como todo tiene cosas buenas y cosas malas que os cuento a continuación.
Pros:
- Trípode de fibra de carbono muy ligero (sin la rotula solo pesa 1,150 kg)
- Buenos materiales y acabado perfecto en la fabricación.
- El regulado de las patas es preciso y estable ejerciendo muy poca fuerza.
- La columna central se puede invertir o quitar.
- Plegado ocupa poco espacio (49 cm)
- Se puede quitar una pata y usarla como un monopie (1,33 cm de largo sin rotula)
- Trae un tornillo especial de doble rosca que sirve para unir la pata del monopie con la columna central consiguiendo un monopie de asta 1,75 cm de largo sin rotula .
- Para su tamaño soporta 12 kg de carga.
- Es muy estable en las 3 primeras secciones de sus patas (las mas gruesas).
- Viene con una rotula de bola tamaño medio bastante firme y suave en sus movimientos (pesa 396 gr y el plato es estándar)
- El trípode viene con una funda acolchada.
Contras:
- Abierto, en la ultima sección de las patas (las mas finitas) se empieza a apreciar falta de estabilidad.
- La rotula que trae esta bien pero solo tiene una hendidura en un lado para poder girar la cámara 90 grados.
Respecto a las contras que le encuentro, el tema de la perdida de estabilidad es normal en todos los trípodes, a medida que vamos desplegando las secciones, cuanto mas fina es la sección de las patas se va perdiendo algo de estabilidad, lo podemos arreglar poniendo peso en el gancho que incorpora la columna central en su parte inferior.
A la hora de desplegar las patas aconsejo hacerlo desplegando primero las mas gruesas y por ultimo siempre las mas finas, ganaras en estabilidad.
El tema de la rotula no tiene truco, si quieres una con doble ranura lateral tendrás que invertir mas dinero. Yo tengo una con esas características y es una gozada ya que te da mas libertad de movimiento, pero no es una característica que sea esencial, la rotula que viene con el trípode no te va a defraudar.
Es un trípode con el que puedes ir a cualquier lado, pesa poco, es muy firme, de tamaño reducido y es valido para la mayoría de fotos que queramos hacer. Si queremos hacer fotos mas extremas (con viento, con el trípode metido dentro de un rió, en la orilla de la playa con olas) o en un estudio entonces aconsejo un trípode mas pesado con el que conseguiremos mucha mas estabilidad en estas condiciones tan particulares.
Como consejo os diré que yo tengo dos trípodes mas de primeras marcas, uno pesa 4kg y otro 3kg, las patas solo tienen tres secciones, los uso en las peores condiciones que os imaginéis, se podrían considerar indestructibles pero tambien cuestan tres y cuatro veces mas que este. Como contras no me los puedo llevar a todos los sitios que quiero porque acabo cansadisimo de su peso y llamo mucho la atención, por eso e comprado este.
A la hora de elegir un trípode tener esto en cuenta, si queréis uno para diario, que sea fiable y firme este es una muy buena opción, incluso podréis hacer ciertas fotos extremas (tener mucho cuidado al principio hasta conocer bien el trípode y ver hasta donde puede llegar) yo estoy encantado con el, lo mejor es el poco peso, la estabilidad y lo barato que es, sin duda a superado mis expectativas.
El envío como siempre con Amazon un 10 y más en estos días difíciles de cuarentena que estamos pasando, mucha fuerza y ánimo para a todos.