Tripod is built like a tank
921735
It's just a regular speaker tripod with a ratcheted angle adjustment that isn't a very good design.  It works okay but is overkill for the 13 inch flatscreen I use.
287144
I will be honest, I was a little surprised to see the size of the tripod and i doubted if it would be able to hold the weight of my dslr camera. But it did and so much more, easy to setup, sturdy, great build quality, portable and super flexible. It even passed my sand stability test, as I was able to capture this image. Definitely a must have addition to your camera equipment.
3984143
This is a nice tripod i like how it has three legs just like me. Plus amazon ships so dang fast they never give me time to have buyers remorse.
656020
The tripod is garbage. You're almost better off holding the camera by hand, but obviously it's a big bundle for cheap. The rest of the equipment is pretty solid. - a relatively new photographer
625123
The build is acceptable strong for light weight Tripod and Cameras - camcorder . Don't expect this Tripod dolly is rolling smooth on the pavement , other than that The wheels are smooth . I put a WeiFeng w718 Tripod and a Sony HDR CX550v on this Dolly and run it slow in the parking lot and the result came out very good .
4090701
I trembled as I placed my order for this, as I could not find a single review online.  It arrived yesterday and it is an incredibly solid tripod.  I used this for my Panisonic AG-HMC70 shoulder-cam.  I have used other video tripods before.  My problem was, when zoomed in from the back of a 60 foot long (+/-) room and while panning back and forth to follow my subject on stage, the tripod was a bit shaky.  When zoomed the shake was amplified on the video, making post-production a cleanup nightmare.  I wanted something solid.

THIS TRIPOD IS SOLID AND STEADY!

The combination of the ball head and bubble-level allow you to level the entire head by slightly loosening and retightening one knob.  The legs release and tighten very quickly and smoothly.  When fully extended the camera stands tall enough to shoot over a seated crowd, or most normal sized people.  I am 6'3" and the viewfinder on the camera is above my head - when the legs are fully extended.

The quick release for the camera mount is solid when locked in place. I have no worries about walking between locations with the tripod over my shoulder - with the legs folded and the camera mounted.  The mechanisms for locking the pan and tilt actions require very little movement to loosen them up for smooth movement, or to tighten them back down.  When they are tightened down - they hold solid and firm.  Fully loaded my camera weighs just under 10 pounds.  This tripod is rated at over 30 pounds and I can believe it would handle such a load.  The hydraulics are brilliant, providing very steady and controlled panning and tilting action with no jitters.

The one con, and I've noticed this will all video tripods I've used is this... when I pan a shot, say my subject is moving from my right to my left, and I stop the pan as my subject stops and holds his/her position, if I let go of the tripod handles, there is a "slight" movement back to the right.  This is very slight, almost unnoticeable, unless I am using a zoom factor of 3x or more.

If you are thinking about buying this tripod ... just do it.  You will not be sorry.
1259031
This is a very solid build. I'm sure it will do well, however, I did not do my research and the tripod that I currently have and was replacing the head with, was not the same screw thread size as my Vanguard Alto Pro so I could not use it. I will replace the legs soon with a compatible style. Just make sure you have the same screw thread size as what you are purchasing.
4073739
I purchased this tripod for my Flip UltraHD to record my accordion videos for YouTube. I found the legs to be a bit short. I had to position the tripod on a box on a table to get the right height for viewing me sitting on a chair. I also wish that the flexible tubing was a bit wider diameter and stronger. I suppose that would add to the overall weight. The camera will fall over if the legs are not absolutely balanced. It takes some fussing around to get the camera positioned just right. I prefer the tilting mount on my standard tripod. However, one use for this tripod is to fold the legs together and hold it as a grip while making hand-held movies. I do that all the time. So I am getting practical use from it.
1883785
As someone who is exposed to filmmaking tools and obsesses over them, it might seem strange to recommend only spending $70-$200 on a tripod but this tripod is worth it.

It handles smoothly and feels tough. The leg design lets me attach clips and hang my headphones without having to remove them every time I need to change leg length.

Some cons:
-the latches to secure the legs length are sometimes way to tough to open and close.
-tilting and panning are sometimes not loose enough. It's always smooth and I can pan and tilt fast if I wanted to but I can't loosen it so much that it's sensitive to the slightest touch.
-kinda heavy (made of metal as opposed to carbon fiber)

The pros (again):
-smooth
-tough
-good leg design
-cheap (you could afford 2 or 3 of these and still not spend as much as a higher end Manfrotto tripod. Also, think of the more important equipment you could buy with the extra cash: lights & lenses mostly)

Overall:
8/10 would buy again
505441
I had to purchase a quality tripod for my Sony camcorder. I searched and search and almost bought a more expensive tripod.
All metal construction, fluid movement head. I would highly recommend this tripod.
651417
I just got this, so mind you none of this is based on long term use...  From first glance this is a very solid, and this well made tripod. I took apart everything that could be to examine it, everything looks to be made of a high quality metal or thicker ABS.

The head also feels sturdy. The locking mechanism has a safety latch to prevent accidentally detaching the mount from the head. You could probably exceed the weight limit they list depending on how balanced the camera is, but for piece of mind's sake it might not be the best idea.

At the other end, the footpads can either be set as rubber balls, or for other surfaces you can twist to expose a metal prong. The foot assembly appears to be well made.

All in all if this got stolen tomorrow I'd buy another.
1417491
I'm not an expert on tripods, but in the past have only used cheap, flimsy tripods so I do know bad.  Comparatively, this thing is a sturdy tank.  It does not have the bells and whistles of some other names, but it does what I need, and does it well.  While I do not use it on large, heavy cameras, it is not rated for much more than travel cameras or micro four/thirds, it does work effectively with those smaller cameras.  I recommend that before using it that you practice setting it up and connecting/disconnecting your camera so you don't make your subject wait around, or miss a quick changing shot, but the practice will help.  You can't go wrong with a Manfrotto.
358876
For those time that we just cant get a tripod to fit and we need pan/tilt ability of a head rather than a static lockdown of a sandbag.  This little Manfrotto is built like a little beast.  Sturdy as it should be, but also heavy.  Wish it had some leg length adjustability, even if just a little, for use on uneven surfaces.

The pivoting feet have only stick on rubber pads that quickly fall off. Manfrotto should utilize the feet's high hat board holes to take screw on rubber foot pads instead of relying on the cheap stick on pads.  We need to keep a rubber mat with this for times when we cant place the aluminum feet down, like on top of a boardroom conference table.
558511
I'm not expecting this thing to be a rock, but the arms do have a little bit of wobble when they have gear on them. On one arm we have an iPhone and the other is a shotgun microphone. Good thing I'm running on a tripod for a still shot, moving on a gimbal or anything else would make a ton of issues for stabilization.

Other than a little movement, this thing works great. It does what it should.
3156011
This is a very good tripod. Well built, smooth pans and tilt. However its too short. Not great for standing interviews or close up shots at all because its too short. But thats my only complaint. I suppose I could rig up something to boost the camera height. This is a great tripod for your video work. Just ad more grease inside the tilt part of the head. Came to me a little dry, did not have a smooth tilt. I just put some good ol grease in there and bang! smooth tilt. Use thick axle grease. don't use a light weight lithium or anything like that you need thick heavy grease.
1186220
I have to admit I wasn't sure this thing would be able to hold up my Nikon d7200 with a Nikon ED 80-200mm AF 2.8 push pull lens attached. I figured I would probably have to support the weight of the lens while using it. I do not have the collar to support the lens. It is a beast of a lens. The tripod is sturdy and well built. I primarily bought it for the monopod for a dance recital. I have only used the tripod a few times. I did have to make sure when the legs are minimally spread that the weight was directly over one of the legs or it will tip over with a large lens attached like in my case. If you have a tripod mount on your lens it distributes the weight more even. Which I just purchased. This lens did not have a tripod mount. It was attached directly to the camera. It is very stable even while panning when the legs are spread to the largest pattern.

This tripod is very well built. It is stiff to move the legs down and takes a little effort. My wife struggled a little and my son 8 really had to put in some effort to unfold it. The legs lock in place and very secure. I shot with a 55-300mm some landscapes and buildings down town at night. It did everything expected a tripod to do.

Once I got it out of the box I attached the camera with the 80-200mm to the monopod tighten the ball screw locking it and shook the monopod (not violently but simulating the possible conditions of moving carrying and positioning it) The held all that weight even bent at 90 degrees and back up.

I almost bought a Manfrotto that was a little more but either way I think it would have been a good purchase. This one was cheaper and worst case it would have been a lesson learned. I wasn't expecting it to hold that much weight as solid as it did. Very happy with my purchase. I just bought the collar for the lens so it will never have to support that much weight again. I am glad it did so in a pinch.

I included pics so you can see how it handled my setup. I took the pics in a hurry as I was on my way out and wanted to show them to a friend.

The tripod come with a nice case and a padded pouch to put over the head while carrying.
918016
My Kodak mounts to it, which is a huge plus. I was shocked at just how
light it is, but that is not a bad thing. Would say it is well worth the price
for a decent portable tripod.