Digital Concepts TR-62N 60" 3-section Deluxe Tripod with Carrying Case (Folds to 23")

Digital Concepts TR-62N 60" 3-section Deluxe Tripod with Carrying Case (Folds to 23")

from: Sakar List Price: $34.99 Price: $13.99 You Save: $21.00 (60%) as of 11/22/2009 18:28 EST Third Party New Price: $13.99 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Binding: Electronics Brand: Sakar International EAN: 0021331870018 Item Dimensions:4252450300475 Label: Sakar Manufacturer: Sakar Model: TR-62 MPN: TR-62 Publisher: Sakar Studio: Sakar Features: Model # TR-62N Features a 3 section channel lock 2 way fluid pan & tilt head Max height: 60 inches Folds to 23 inches Accessories: Rapid Charger Nimh + 4 Aa Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ10S 4MP Digital Camera with 12x Optical Zoom (Silver) Related Items: Canon VIXIA HG20 AVCHD 60 GB HDD Camcorder with 12x Optical Zoom Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card with Card Reader TS16GSDHC6-S5W Lowepro Edit 110 Camcorder Bag Canon VIXIA HF200 HD Flash Memory Camcorder with 15x Optical Zoom JVC Everio MS120 Dual Flash Camcorder (Black) see more Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: Sakar International designs, manufactures, and markets 35mm digital cameras, binoculars, computer accessories, electronic toys and sport fitness products. It offers consumers a unique blend of high quality products at affordable prices. In addition, Sakar enjoys an industry wide reputation for servicing its trade retailers due to its state of the art operational systems. From the Manufacturer: This 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 60 inches and can fold up as small as 23 inches. A free case is included with the tripod. Comes with a one year warranty. Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - Impressive quality for less than $20.00 I was not expecting the level of quality I received from this product. I am not a pro, but this will do nicely for most people. I have no complaints.Digital Concepts TR-62N 60" 3-section Deluxe Tripod with Carrying Case (Folds to 23") Rating: - Wobbles and sags This is simply not worth the money. It is almost impossible to get my camera properly aimed at my subject on this thing. The head sags so badly that I have to aim above my subject, tighten the handle and hope the camera sags to the right position. The slightest breeze makes hand holding the camera a better option. I have since given up on this tripod and bought a real one. Rating: - Very Low Quality Tripod This tripod claims to be 60", but the tallest it will go with the legs out for stability is 49.5". I got this tripod because I am simply giving photography a try, and it was inexpensive. I thought I was getting a tripod that would at least be sturdy. I have yet to take a picture with the camera on this where it is not blurry (due to shake). I do not have a remote for my camera, but with the camera mounted to the tripod, I always use the delayed timer, so I am not touching the camera or tripod to take a picture. Even with this technique, the tripod is still shaking after 2 seconds from hitting the button to take a picture. In summary, this tripod is a $20 paperweight. Rating: - Ain't Got No "Fluid" Head Fluid heads are found on professional tripods and allow butter-smooth pans and tilts damped by heavy oil or grease. This is just an inexpensive tripod with a plastic head. It's good plastic, but it flexes. For the money, it's perfectly okay, but don't expect to put a camcorder on it and get a jerk-free pan. It's reasonably compact and light, and the legs are metal with snap-lock type leg locks. Just don't put your Calumet view camera on this thing and try to make like Ansel Adams. For anything the size of a Canon G-series digital camera or smaller, it's fine. The nylon carry bag is a nice little plus.