Best Tripod For the Buck
930572
its amazing build tripod for the buck :D definitely one of the best tripod i have owned - Photos With Joel
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1667696
There are a few budget-level fluid head tripods on Amazon, but I recommend this one most highly. I own one that's equivalent to the amazon basics tripod, and the mount plate lock lever is blocked by the camera, making it hard to use. This one has a great quick-release head that also pops back in with little effort. It's hard to explain how it works in the review, but trust me, it's better than any other <$100 tripod I've seen. The fluid motion is also far superior on pan and tilt. As a professional videographer, I'd recommend this to anyone who doesn't want to drop the cash for a manfrotto.
4488400
The price and quality of this tripod is beyond me.

You can't put a price on a good tripod but for a college student, working professional, and an avid shooter for film and video, it's such a great deal.

I don't like the fact that the legs are screwed rather than notches but that's probably just preference.
1215639
Great price, Great tripod. Treat it right, it will treat you right. I own 3 of these and using them for video.
4274054
Perfect tripod for me not too heavy very steady compact enough to travel with legs open mechanism very easy and fast to operate I really like the released plate and the handles to move the camera around are short and out the way with a very good grip. money well spend on this one.
2139239
AWESOME!! Better than I expected. For a $16 tripod, it does you justice. Definetly going to reccomend this to a lot of my friends and family.
3576143
I swear by this thing. You will not find a better tripod for less. If so, tell me about it.

I use mine for event photography and still lifes. Great for travel.
683460
Awesome tripod . Best item purchased for a camera. Highly recommended.
4607793
I love this tripod. I have been debating between this Benro and the Manfrotto 502 head for quite some time. I recently got the Benro S6 monopod and after seeing the quality of the monopod it was a no brained for me. At almost $100 cheaper than the Manfrotto I got exactly what I was looking for. A completely sturdy tripod that is buttery smooth on pans and tilts. The whole thing feels like quality. There is a plastic button to release the mounting plate that I wish was metal, but that is really the only thing I have negative to say. It does not have an adjustable pan drag, but the natural resistance built into the head is just about right for most situations. The illuminated bubble level is another really cool feature. The fact that you can get a partial ball head on a tripod in this price range is also pretty amazing. No matter the terrain you can have this thing level in seconds. I would definitely purchase again.
1557845
What a great tripod. Holds my nikon and a 150 to 600 lens solid!  I was very surprised as the ball head is one of the best i have used.  No sag no slop and locks up tight
Legs are sturdy and holds solid.  Dont hesitate on this model if your looking for a very well made and very solid tripod. Its fairly light of eight as well for portability
1360282
This is a great entry level tripod. It has many of the features of the more expensive Sachtler tripods but for a lower price. It's perfect for DSLR's and smallish prosumer cameras. Very smooth fluid head and easy to use ball leveling system. It's light weight which is good but it's also almost totally plastic. I've already started to see some wear on the ball but nothing to bad.

I would recommend this to any video professional that needs a solid tripod but doesn't have $5,000 to spend.
1671178
Fantastic tripod for it's price point. Very sturdy and compact. Lightweight and attractive. Also, you can unscrew on of the legs and attach the head and you have a mono-pod. Nice and convenient.
3585692
Very good tripod for the money. Versatile for all kinds of uses, including upside down for macro photography. I took this into my macro class and the instructor was impressed and considers it a great buy. I am giving it 4 stars because the smallest of the legs might be a little flimsy for really heavy lenses.
45685
This tripod is just what I was looking for after years of struggling with low-end products: it is light, compact, sturdy, fast to set up, easy to adjust (thanks to the ball point action), has smooth 360 rotations, and...looks pretty cool too. You get what you paid for and this product is worth every cent I spent.
3931721
I read a million reviews and all pretty much said they same you pay for what you get so picking a tripod was a big deal. I didn't have a lot of money to spend but i didn't want to buy a toothpick tripod either. The one i wanted didn't ship for free so i looked for tripods that did.

I took all the reviews from different tripods into consideration and i am very pleased with this tripod. it feels solid when set up. There are lighter tripods, more feeble tripods ! i like the weight of this. I don't feel like i need to worry about the fan blowing it down. The knobs to adjust camera angle need to be loosened for smoother panning etc...but i can be alittle jerky. i don't mind. i liked the handle for the plate tightened and loosened easily. The legs can adjusted to different lengths if need be. I was scared to screw the plate all the way into the camera so it was not 100% secure on the plate with alittle shake but like i said, i didn't screw it in all the way.

I gave this 4 stars. took one star away because the handle to adjust height and the track thingy feel and look like they will break easily so just take your time with those parts in particular and you will be fine. If you are looking for a inexpensive but not flimsy tripod for casual use, this is definitely it. I felt like a pro just taking it out of the box. I am 5'4" so the height was even more prefect.

I bought this for my Nikon Coolpix L820 camera (great camera) I don't plan to use the tripod alot but its handy to have for doing short videos anywhere i want and i will pack it safely away back in the box until it is needed again.  Great deal for the money
4134903
Just got it, but can't say enough good about this tripod. Especially for $99. It's very light (may need to use that bag weight holder in any wind), yet very solid all the way up (measured at 68.5 with the small extender that is included, 65" without it, 55" with legs up and center shaft down). The ball head is incredibly tight with an easy twist. Held my Pentax K-3 with battery pack & 300mm lens mounted all the way out on a 200mm nodal slide, with ease, didn't budge even with some downward pressure put on it. Bag is great, just wish they would have made it a tad longer so I could leave the extender on & still be able to put it in the bag.
For me, the only detractor is the twist lock legs, they work fine, but I refer flip locks as they are easier to use and position.
1773626
Others have done very in-depth reviews on this tripod, so I'm going to keep it simple and just get to the point. After an unfortunate accident involving a cheap tripod and a broken lens, I vowed to get something better equipped to actually support the weight of a DLSR + Lens. The AmazonBasics Tripod is exactly what I was looking for. It is HEAVY. About 8lbs I'd say. And with the legs set wide, there's almost no possibility of this thing tipping. I feel very comfortable extending this to its highest height and trusting my DSLR on it.

The weight and sturdiness was the selling point for me, but the other features are what you'd expect from tripods 3-times this price. The pistol-grip, ball-joint head is the greatest thing I've ever seen. You don't have to loosen or unscrew anything to move the camera. Just pull the trigger and line up your shot. The quick-release plate is super convenient and they even give you an extra in case you want to swap between 2 different cameras. For a full explanation of features, just check out the other reviews.

So in conclusion, this is a serious tripod. If you're just taking family photos or hiking with your friends in the woods, this will probably be overkill. But if you're a serious photographer and need something that can triumph in any condition or environment, the Amazon tripod is the best thing you can get for under $100. I should also mention that the word on the street is that this is the EXACT SAME THING as the similar Ravelli tripod. So if the Ravelli is cheaper, I would just get that instead.