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My camcorder fits perfectly. It was easy to set up. His telescope fits on this tripod (although, technically, you'd want a taller tripod for a telescope. So, he got me this for this past Xmas. This is a perfectly functional well-priced tripod, for average, everyday, family use. It is easy to extend its height.
He's only 9, so he was VERY excited to be able to take it outside and view the night sky with the tripod. My husband gave me a video-recorder for Xmas a few years ago, but my arms get so tired when I'm filming the plays my son is in. It is very functional. Last weekend, my 9-year-old took a class at the science museum during which he made a telescope.
However, after looking at many models, both professional and moderately priced like this Sony, it appeared to me that all had the same retaining clip design. I doubt that Sony is the manufacturer of such a pedestrian product, and my guess is that they are an OEM reseller that inflates the price by marketing it under their own brand name. This does not, though the case from my broken tripod fits it. The black color is a nice touch, compared to the pewter color of many other tripods, but that is a matter of personal taste.
Perhaps the main distinguishing feature is the black color. And, it is mostly plastic except for the leg tubes and the tilt/pan handle. This model does not. The newer breed of tripods, this Sony tripod included, have a revised design for the retaining clips. Whether the new design will prove to be more robust than the previous generation is an empirical question; only time will tell. The tilt/pan head does not distinguish itself for smooth movement, but it is adequate for the casual use to which I would put it. Other tripods in this price range come with carrying cases.
That is not necessarily bad, but, again, whether or not it will stand up under use is an empirical question.Botom line: it works, but it is by no means outstanding, and it does not appear to be any better, nor any worse, for that matter, than the competition in the same price range. My wife bought this tripod for me after an older one broke when I forced a retaining clip that was supposed to secure a telescoping leg segment in place, but did not hold well. One can only hope that the clips will hold the extended leg segments securely in place and will be less fragile than the previous design.The retaining clips aside, this Sony tripod has little to distinguish itself from the competition. Some tripods have a hook at the bottom of the center tube from which stabilizing weights can be suspended.
Definitely can't beat the price. It took me a while to figure out how to release the nob so it will take a vertical picture. I like this tripod. I just use it for basic picture taking. Other than that, it does the job.
But, I see that you can not believe all the negative remarks made about vendor products. That was fast.All the negative remarks made me think twice. This has made my day lol. I shopped around and priced the sony tripod and yours was more cost effective. I ordered and it seems like I got it the next day lol. For my part, I received a great product at a great price and good customer service.
overall, i like it. it works. very good quality, easy to use, light weight,just a little bit too long for my backpack. i bind it to the side of my backpack. but if you buy a separate bag for it with shoulder strap this shouldn't be a problem.
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