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4.4.2015

Mine arrived yesterday. Typically, Amazon have reduced the price by another couple of pounds after I ordered it (d'oh!) but to be honest, I think this is a good value thing at anywhere less than £20. It's under £15 at the moment and so as long as it's OK what you want it for I wouldn't hesitate. It's a nicely made thing - the plastics are not as bad as some people make out, and the metal parts have a premium feel to the finish. It looks and feels properly made, and believe me I tend to be quite fussy on these points.It sets up very quickly thanks to the snap clamps on the extending legs. A couple of sections on mine feel a bit looser and tighter than others when sliding up and down,but they all seem to lock in place and hold firm OK.Once fully extended, and with the central section ratcheted up to its highest point, I can tell you it measures 152cm from the floor to the top of the quick release plate. It says 153cm on the box so that's pretty accurate. What this translates to, happily for me, is cameras almost at my eye level (I am exactly 6ft tall).I did, however, purchase the Star 61 with binoculars in mind. Using an adapter, my trusty pair of 10x50s are exactly at the same eye level as me. This is perfect for field and wildlife use - having the tripod at maximum height means you aren't carrying unnecessary extendable-weight for no good reason. What it's not so great for, though, is astronomy, because the binoculars need to point to the sky of course, and so the eye pieces are lower - you will be stooping if you are my height.If you're 6ft then and using for astronomy, or over 6ft an using for any reason - consider the Hama Star 63 which I believe is a bit taller.I am actually still considering the Star 63 myself for a new pair of heavier astronomy binoculars I am think of purchasing. I suppose it comes down to, would I trust the head on these tripods with a considerably heavier (and more expensive) piece of kit?I'll be honest, I'm not sure about that. The Star 61 and its slightly taller siblings are fine I think for field use with still cameras, light camcorders, roof prism binoculars (which tend to be lighter) and porro prism binoculars probably up to about 9x63 in size. I think beyond that you're asking a little too much from what is a very reasonably priced tripod. Bear in mind you cannot change the head on these either.There is also a question mark over whether this type of head is ideal for astronomy, or pure video for that matter - it is not a fluid or ball-joint type of head - it works on mechanical resistance. So you have to accept that you need to tighten screws on both axes if you want steady viewing once you have locked on to whatever it is you want to look at.There is a wee bit of flex in the head as well, not that bad by any means, but I've tried this with binoculars just under 1kg in weight and it is noticeable at 20x zoom, though it is quite quick to steady. The heavier the kit, the worse it will be. Hama claim a limit of 3kg but while that may technically be possible I think that is optimistic for satisfactory use.But honestly, all aspects considered, it's punching above its weight as is. It's such good value, as is the 63, that I would not hesitate to buy one either as a back-up, or for light duties, or for any situation where you are worried about security or damage and don't want to take your best kit.
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25.3.2016

For £15 this tripod is Brilliant, I keep it as a backup and it sometimes gets used for my other photographic equipment.I don’t use it for my main photography as it is a little bit too chunky, but this isn’t a major issue, I just happen to prefer another tripod that I own.Fully expanded, and cranked all the way up to max height, it is almost level with my eyes (I’m 5’8).The telescopic legs are in three sections. They are tightened and loosened by the use of plastic clasps that are very secure. The tripod legs are supported by arms that link them to the center column which. These supports provide extra stability and security as there is a ring which can be tightened.This helps prevent the legs closing back up accidentally.There is a stability hook at the bottom of the column. This is used when you need extra stability (outdoors on a breezy day?). This is where you attach your camera bag or something equally heavy, which helps hold the whole apparatus in place.The central column can add extra height (should you need it) by way of a crank handle. As many photographers may suggest, only use this when you absolutely need to. The higher this is cranked, the less stability you will have which will defeat the object of having a tripod!This has a quick release mechanism which uses the standard threads, it seems to work well and you can buy extra plates if you have other cameras, this will let you quickly switch between them without having to undo the plate each time.The camera mount allows you to shoot in landscape as well as portrait, by flipping 90 degrees. However, this is not a perfect right-angle and I would be hesitant in using it in this mode. The angle does seem rather more obtuse than it should be.Speaking of angles, the tripod has a couple of spirit levels. I am not convinced of their accuracy and I would prefer to use something else to check my levels as they seem a bit off.There is a sturdy handle for carrying and and a canvas bag if to keep it protected which can also be used for transport.All in all it’s a lovely bit of kit given the really cheap price you can’t beat it. Perhaps wouldn’t recommend it for a pro photographer, but for an amateur or as a backup, this is perfect for the price, I can’t fault it!
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5.2.2014

I actually bought this because I needed to make one of my orders over £10 to get free delivery and I just so happened to stumble upon this nifty little Monopod, I had actually never heard of Monopods before (Unbelievable I know.) and it looked quite promising, I have an almost identical Hama Tripod that I simply never use since It's too big to take anywhere, I'm a cyclist so transporting a heavy Tripod around daily is a little bit troublesome.This came promptly as I'd expect when buying from Amazon and was pleasantly surprised at it's build quality, the leg feels sturdy and strong, even the leg clips; although standard, seem durable, I bought this to use with my D5100 DSLR,when I first attached it I almost knocked my DSLR as it flimsily swung to the side, which gave me a permanent reminder that you need to ensure everything is extremely tight when using a heavy weighted camera, I should mention I wasn't using the kit lens, rather a hefty metal tamron super zoom which weighs almost heavier than the camera itself so It's perfectly understandable.The head of the Monopod seems kind of flimsy and looks very weak, but it hasn't failed me yet so I'm pleasantly surprised!The leg was surprisingly tall as well, when it's not in use outside I often extend it across my room to flip the light switch.As mentioned in the original listing, the Monopod comes with a waterproof case that can be slung over your shoulder for easy transport, when reduced to it's minimum size It comes to around 60cm or so, so unfortunately it won't fit in my backpack, but I can still sling it over my shoulder, one downside is the strap when extended to it's full length: Is still kind of short, which can make it awkward to transport on occasion, I guess it depends on your size though.Overall, I really like it, great for the price, has a few downsides as mentioned, but a solid monopod that I would heavily recommend.
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26.2.2007

First off, let me say that I'm hardly a professional when it comes to cameras, and am only commenting on the tripod for a digital still camera.But this tripod is incredible, and for the price just seems like one of those rare finds you'd recommend to anybody.The legs expand to three sections by simply unclipping and re-clipping plastic clasps, and the whole section is made secure by the twist of a collar. The legs have swiveling rubber feet to accommodate uneven ground.The upper section raises above the apex of the tripod with a crank handle for precise adjustment, and once again secures with the twist of a screw collar.Rotation around the tripod is secured by a screw knob,and the tilt adjustment is secured by rotating the handle along its axis.The camera is locked into the tripod by a quick-release plate screwed into the standad camera socket.There are two spirit levels: one to indicate the camera plate is level in the tilt plane, and one on the top of the legs to indicate the tripod legs are level, although that one's very small and not exactly much use.About the only thing I could criticise is the adjustment which hinges the camera plate at one side, letting you turn the camera on its side for a portrait image. This doesn't seem to have an exact 90 degree stop, and actually comes to rest a little beyond 90 degrees, so it's a bit of guesswork to make sure the camera is at the right angle. But with a digital camera, do you really need to turn it on its side anyway?The tripod package I bought comes in a good quality canvas-type bag which does the job very well. And if you don't want to use that, there's a rigid plastic handle attached to the central strut which also serves well.What more can I say? I'd buy one again: possibly won't last a lifetime, but astonishing value for money.
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4.1.2015

So, I've had this item for a few months now so I've had more than enough time to mess about with it and just see how I get on with it, and overall I'm happy with it, and it gets the job done.If you are buying this expecting to get the best tripod, I would look else where because with this Tripod you get what you pay for, and it will do what you want it to do for the most part. I've found that if you are trying to move the tripod head around it is very jerky, which is a shame but if you want something that is really smooth you really do need to be spending a lot more money (I would recommend one, but I don't have experience with any) and it doesn't stay in place after taking a picture,it will move slightly, which isn't a problem it doesn't show up on the shot however it does cause an issue if you are planning on doing animation as your sequence will come out very shaky.Another issue with this is that it is very flimsy and feels cheap, which isn't surprising as it is a cheap product, but I constantly feel like I'm going to snap something or it is going to break so I am very careful with it but I haven't had any problems with breaking so far.It comes with a nice little bag which makes carrying it very easy, however it is very small when it is folded up so you could just as easily fit it in a backpack if you didn't want to carry around extra bags which is very useful. The only issue with it folding into this small size is that when you put it to its full length, it is still rather small, big enough for most things, but still a bit small for a lot of other things.So if you are looking for something cheap and to do for on the go shooting and something that is very portable, this will get the job done.
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23.11.2013

Needing a small tripod, I rather stupidly bought one of those telescopic metal things that are about the size of your hand and extend to approx 30cm. It was better than nothing but not heavy or stable enough, and certainly no good for video! I experiment a lot with long exposures and HDR photos so I almost always use a tripod with a shutter release cable.Finally I bought this tripod in Italy and haven't seen it on sale in the UK. It was a choice between this and the Hama 700/75 which is about 10cm longer. The short length (32cm) is perfect for slipping into hand luggage and is very light. Of course, it only extends to about 1 metre, but I find this quite adequate for my amateur landscape shots.To make it more stable, you can just put something heavy on top of the struts between the legs and centre column.No it's not in the same league as a heavy manfrotto and the head is plastic and definitely not designed for daily professional use, but it's perfect for occasional use.One thing I quite like is the square release plate which means you can insert it in any direction. i.e. for video you want the panning lever behind the camera. But this means that the spirit level is at the side. So for landscape photos, you just release the camera and put it back so the spirit level is in front or behind, where it should be. (Hope that makes sense!)Another nice touch is the hinged screw for attaching the plate to the camera, so no need for a screwdriver.As with all cheap tripods, the panning mechanism needs some tweaking and you should experiment with getting the right tension before filming, not during!For 20 euros (18 pounds) I certainly can't complain!
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16.9.2010

I've had this for about 12 months now and use it on a regular basis in all sorts of situations where you would think twice before setting up a more expensive model.The Pros:Stable and tall enough.Lightweight aluminium construction makes it easy to carry, especially as it comes with a bag with a shoulder strap.Pan and tilt head - cheap, plastic and a bit rough; but it works.Removable quick-release shoe - stays screwed to the underside of your camera.Spirit level - not a replacement for looking through the eyepiece; but it works.Hook; greatly adds to the stability - I usually hang my camera bag on it - you could also do the trick of using a loop of string (or bungy cord) round the hook and trapped under your foot,to clamp it down in high winds.Cheap: My tripod gets stood in sand, river mud, urban refuse, the Sea and a variety of other unpleasant and damaging environments - I don't care, I want that shot. Afterwards, I can pressure wash the crud off it without worrying about the cost when it gets knackered.Yes it's nasty and plastic - but what do you want for 12 quid?The Cons.You need to weigh it down in anything more than a stiff breeze.Not very smooth for video panning.You have to treat the leg tabs with respect - force them and they WILL break; they are only thin.Limited lifespan in poor environments - perhaps unsurprisingly.Conclusion.For me, it works very well indeed; light enough to carry around all day along with all the other stuff.Works well enough, especially when weighed down on the hook.Not the end of the world if it gets foul crud all over it.
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10.10.2004

I've been using this tripod with a digital camera for a few days inside and out the house.It is very light to carry and the very useful carrying case has an adjustable strap and the zip is really smooth and easy to open and close - that might sound funny but some covers for things have "crappy" zips that get stuck or snap off if you're in a hurry. The zip is also good for those with large fumbly fingers like mine! The case is of good quality and has a "rough" matt black textured surface that does not feel - or look - like plastic. Looks and feels professional.The tripod itself is easy to setup, and although mine came without instructions you just have to try the knobs and things to see what they do.I can fix a computer hardware/software easily but this took me ages to suss!! But that's me and my fingers...The top of the tripod has a quick-release camera mount base -again it took me ages to work out that to mount the camera, I have to release the catch and LIFT the small base off and THEN keyscrew that (keyscrew hidden under base)to the camera and THEN re-sit the quick-release base. After 3 practices it takes 3-4 seconds to use. Great idea!This quick release is a BLESSING because it saves you having to screw/unscrew the camera everytime you want to use it without the tripod. The base is also small enough to leave on the camera as I slip the camera into my pocket.A very stable (I suppose everything on three legs is) and solid tripod with a great quick-release and secure mounting gizmo.I recommend this tripod AND the case without hesitation or reservation.
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12.12.2016

I absolutely love this tripod, this is my first tripod and is fantastic for first time buyers starting out in video/photography or even if not a beginner just someone looking for a good build quailty and value for money,I will highly recommend this to anyone considering the price this is going for is an absolute steal, when i was deciding which tripod to go for i looked at the VELBON EF-41 Tripod first in currys and was just not feeling it, it felt heavy clunky and didn't like the feel/ finish of it, I just wasn't ready to part with my money for something i wasn't 100% happy with, then i continued searching and a came across a photography magazine which was recommending cheap budget high qualitytripods and the Hama Star 61 Tripod came up top with quality and price so i searched on amazon and was £17 at the time of purchase ordered it straight away and signed up to the Free 30day Amazon prime Trial ordered on Saturday for free next day delivery on Sunday you cant beat that, item was packed well and comes with a carry poach the quality and the feel and finish is just fantastic and I am so glad that i didn't go with Velbon tripod, you can take every type of shot 360 180 90 you want with this tripod, it has a quick release, 2x sprit levels,a weight hook, head can extend even more with the wind up arm which can fold away, great height when legs fully extended and feels compact and lighter when folded away to carry than the velbon, all in all i cant fault this item one bit a Great Buy.
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7.4.2009

quite a good beginner tripod, lightweight, easy to carry and use with the bag that comes free with it, though it does not offer it any protection whatsoever, maybe just from dust and rain, but not from knocks or any other kind of damage. build quality is good, seems quite solid, the rubber feet are useful for grip, and there is a hook as well for adding extra weight under the central column. it can reach quite a good length and this is a great positive about it, in addition to the very handy quick release plate, and having the ability to move your camera in all directions as well. The tilt plate is somehow useless for tilting the camera slightly, as it tends to go back to its position slowly,even when locked to the maximum, so unless you are tilting the camera for quite a big angle, do not depend on it to give a good level. I was a bit disappointed not with the functionality of the tripod, cause it works great, but with the way it arrived to me. The box was damaged, with duck-tape on both ends, the tripod itself had many scratches, and what seems like stain marks of some sort, it just looked as if it is an ex-display item or that it has been used before, was not happy about that, it just does not look new, though it works great, would have returned it if i did not need it at this time. apart from that, i would recommend this tripod highly, it is a real bargain at this price, quite sturdy, and works well, but would not recommend using heavy or long lenses with the camera.
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19.9.2016

Purchased this as my first tripod ever to be used for mainly macro photography I use a Canon 550D with battery grip which makes the camera quite bulky I set up the tripod at its original packaged height and connected my Canon I needed only a few inches to get the camera positioned where I needed so I used the winder to get to the correct position pretty impressive no adjustment of the feet needed to take up the tripod to a height around about 30cm extra height or the old wooden school ruler using the handle the camera can be tilted both forwards and backwards the extra weight from the battery pack does have an effect when altering the angle of the camera from positioning to tightning a smallammount of movement is evident only a centimetre or two The camera can also be tilted onto a portrait position however again with the battery grip on there is a little movement which I am certain with the grip removed it would be perfect and sure enough it was The legs have been extended and lowered a few times now the first time these were altered they were very stiff and a bit tricky to loosen off There is also a hook to add some extra weight to the tripod to make it almost unshakeable All round this Hama Star 61 performs well in all situations it has been tested in I am currently building a collection of essential photography products needed to get some great results I have given this a 4 out of 5 if i did not have to remove the battery grip it would have been a 5
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14.12.2010

I did not expect a high quality tripod with this price, and i got what i expected. It seems a good product for the price (that's why i gave it 4 stars), but it doesn't mean a quality item. It does "simple work", but not "pro" work. But i'm not a professional anyway, i'm still learning and getting in the "photografy world".I only got it yesterday, so i don't have a lot of experience time with it, but i've already realized some weaknesses. I have an Canon 550d, and it has some troubles with the weight of the camera, it doesn't offer a great stabilization. It shakes a little bit when you take a photo, so it doesn't give a feeling of steadiness. In a few attempts,i couldn't take a photo with a shutter speed slower than 1/2 second without noticing some bluriness. The material seems a little fragile, but like i said, i only got it yesterday and still don't know how it will hold!I'm not disappointed with the product i received, because i wasn't expecting much. I bough't it because i wanted to see what kind of usage i would give to a tripod, and didn't wanted to spend a lot of money. I'll probably buy a better tripod after realiazing the obvious potential of taking pictures with tripods.If you want a quality tripod, i wouldn't recommend this one. But if you want to experiment how it is to use a tripod for simple photos and have a low budget, go ahead.Sorry about the english, hope this review helps.
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23.4.2015

This Hama Star 63 is a good lightweight tripod, suitable for a small DSLR or binoculars. It is only rated for a 4kg load, but the thicker legs than the lighter Hama Star 61 (3kg load) are a significant improvement, and hanging the camera kit bag etc from the hook makes the whole thing a lot more stable.All the moving parts can be clamped to prevent shake rattle or roll, and while the less-than-smooth head is not really intended for live tilting or panning of video it is easy to make quick adjustments for a sequence of still shots or binocular views. The spirit levels are accurate enough to match the level sensor in my camera.The various clamps work well, but the rubber feet tend to move about on a polished floor as weight changes,partly because the legs flex a bit and partly because the rubber is not at all sticky. So for longer sets I loop a cord around the feet as a makeshift spreader.It is not as robust or well made as some professional tripods I have used in the past, but they were more than twenty times the price and a lot heavier, and usually had the option of a purpose built ground-level spreader for best stability. Again the head could be a lot better, but again one would have to pay an awful lot more to find a really good fluid-damped one suitable for smooth video panning.As a quick and simple occasional use portable tripod it is brilliant, but I would suggest looking
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27.2.2012

I use a tripod for video photography on a monthly basis and for stills photography very rarely. I require a tripod that is sturdy and has the flexibility to be positioned however I require.The Hama Star 63 is very competitively priced compared with similar tripods of a matching standard. It is not to a standard that pro photographers might use. They would probably pay several times more for a tripod that would give them several times the service. However this tripod is perfect for using maybe a few times a month. The last tripod I had was a clone of a smaller Hama tripod (probably made by same factory) and it lasted 3 years of having 5 hours use a month.This tripod is certainly more sturdy than that tripod.It has the ability to tilt and rotate, and also has a platform that can move through 90 degrees for landscape/portrait photography alternation. It has cup feet that adjust to the ground surface and 2 spirit levels. The whole tripod is lightweight, but it does have a hook on the bottom of the centre shaft to allow weight to be added (IE hang your camera bag full of batteries, etc on there).Some people mention that the movement of the tilt rotate and crank to raise and lower the platform aren't smooth. I say, for under £20, what do you want, it is designed for stills photography. A similiar tripod costs double in the High Street stores, so order one of these instead.
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16.9.2010

My god it was cheap. There had to be something wrong with it right? Well not really except for one little problem. After opening it and closing it once, one leg would not lock back into place and kept sliding out rather uselessly. It turned out that a miniscule piece of plastic which sits inside a little slot on the leg was no longer there so the leg lock had nothing to grip.A quick and lucky look in the garden recovered the tiny missing piece which was put back into its home again. It promptly fell out.A decision to use black electrician's insulation tape was made to hold this and, for safety's sake, all of the other 8 similar clips in place.This was fiddly but worked and did not spoil the look of the tripod at all but after some use the tape itself was split by the pressure of the lock gripping it. Should have used different tape I reckon.This might sound disastrous but really isn't and this minor problem aside the tripod is fantastic. It is almost as smooth as a fluid head in both pan and tilt mode and has been successfully used for some action video work. It's even better after a spray of WD40 in the head joints.Even managed to get a stable rising shot using the head height adjust winder whilst filming which always looks stunning.If you hang a heavy bag on the bottom hook you can really weigh the bugger down as well.Ten quid? Who could complain about that?
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