How is the tripod quality?
1013142
Very light, I've used it in my basement with a 50mm lense only. It will stay in my basement, not to be used for any serious photography.
1013143
I think is of OK quality. It isnt going to just fall apart in the middle of using it. However it is light weight enough to make windy conditions a concern. I think that if you plan on the kind of shooting where you will be needing a tripod often, you will probably want to go with a higher quality item. However if you are like me and just need a tripod for maybe 2-3 occasions per year this one will do fine.
1013144
not great - only used it a few times and it's hard to adjust and not super steady, I'll be purchasing a better quality tripod - love the lense though
673913
hi, i experimented with several tripods before settling on a manfrotto but what I remember about this specific tripod was that it was lightweight, would not be able to handle support a DSLR with long lens and when full extended approx. 4' making it more unstable. Good price and rig for a smaller camera but did not make me feel confident. Also the action on the head did not have near the fluidity i require. hope this helps.
89310
Yep! Check it the accessory kits that have tripods in them, really like those too
1063899
For a small tripod, it's not bad, I think you will be happy with it. Of course, it is designed to be used on a table.
915940
I'll say, for the money, it works pretty darn smoothly. I haven't found a tripod at this cost that works this well. Its definitely not something you can play rough with, and at full height I wouldn't leave it unattended in wind. Very light weight. But, yeah, for under 100 bucks , you can get good smooth moves if you're not a spaz.
1585218
More than a 500 equivalent zoom and great image stabilization. You'll still have to be within 10 or 20 yards. The view is sort of like that you get through a set of not too powerful binoculars. But the image stabilization is good enough that you can forget the tripod most of the time. I wouldn't take it in a boat. So much better than anything around 6 or 8 years ago. There are lots of cameras with better specs, but I think it's adequate and unbeatable at the price.
580921
never tried the tripod, have bought the Hugo & Quadruple Cane tip, both have about the same stability
138937
Anne, I don't know who the actual manufacturer is, but I can tell you that it is a very solidly built piece of equipment. The tripod is strong and stable, and it won't sway or blow over in the wind. This does come at a price though. This thing weighs in at about 8.5 pounds, so it is not lightweight in any way shape or form. For me this is a plus as I shoot outdoors in iffy conditions at night a lot of the time, and it has not failed or disappointed me once. Definitely worth it in my estimation.
2026563
Sorry this is so late, but hopefully this will help. As far as stability is concerned, this tripod won't let you down. However, for video, panheads just aren't the best way to go. This particular panhead is very smooth and will work decently for video and outperform most other panheads I have dealt with, but you're really going to want a different head for video if you intend to use this tripod. The stability and versatility you get with this tripod are phenomenal for the price. You could buy the legs only (around $100 right now on Amazon) and get a fluid video head (EI-717AH for around $75 on Amazon) and have a great video tripod package for the same price as the 700DX with the panhead. That would be the route I would go if I was planning on shooting video with my tripod.
2099378
I got these a while back as well, and I absolutely love it. I started out using mine just for fun and to familiarize myself with photography, and now I do odd jobs for friends and get excellent results. The 32 GB SD Card is golden, I maxed mine the other day but I hadn't been clearing out old pics and I was shooting in RAW.I've never used the tripod... it's pretty cheap imo. The bag is ok, but in the end I have everything to enjoy and improve my skills comfortably.Also, definitely take the 300mm.
673910
hi,i experimented with several tripods before settling on a manfrotto but what I remember about this specific tripod was that it was lightweight, would not be able to handle support a DSLR with long lens and when full extended approx. 4' making it more unstable. Good price and rig for a smaller camera but did not make me feel confident. Also the action on the head did not have near the fluidity i require. hope this helps.
891690
I am not a user of such a quality camera, but I think highly of the Ravelli Tripod. It is sturdy and the quality exceeds the cost. I highly recommend this tripod.
1060985
I have only used it for 75-100 yard shots, well made but a little shakey if the wind is blowing. Tripod is good quality too.
1238917
it is very good tripod, your head could be softer is sometimes a bit stiff and does not offer a good move, but the price is reasonable, its construction is also very solid and professional projects
1063901
It is ok. it is a little tripod and a bit loose. I did upgrade mine so i can use it standing. it really is to small for me to sit and use from the ground. I couldnt ask for a better scope though. It is so clear and light weight.....good buy but the pod is not the greatest.
2002055
Yes, I got this and it works great. Note> the tripod broke off at base due to to thin machining. but works altho flimsy. other than that I have no complaints. don't count on a great tripod!!!
1704197
Technically. However it's not that quick, although I've only had the tripod for a few weeks so it might loosen up. I really like it.