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27.6.2012

I have used little travel tripods in the past which were adequate for compact cameras but when I moved up to a DSLR,the little travel tripods just didn't cut it and I thought it was about time I upgraded my tripod too. As you are no doubt aware, there are many tripods on the market that are £100+ but I could not justify spending that amount of money on something that I thought I would only be using occasionally. After much deliberation and reading reviews and watching reviews on Youtube, I thought that I would give this a try. The selling points for me was the variable leg angle, bag-hook and ability to invert the main stem.So to work from the bottom up,the feet are a good rubber construction with metal spikes that are revealed when you screw the feet up so that it can be used equally well on hard or soft surfaces. The rubber seems to be wearing well but I would imagine that over a period of a couple of years, this will wear away and need to be replaced. I don't know how easy replacements will be to find in two years time. The clips that lock the legs at length are a plastic construction but do feel solid and robust and are held in place by metal pins. They look like they will last well if looked after and even stand up to my clumsy handling but if they are abused, I think they would be breakable, just not easily. The legs seem very sturdy and well constructed. the legs appear wobbly when extended until the metal clips lock them in place which makes them quite solid. Unlike my other tripods that I had, there is no joining rods or construction that joins the legs to the middle stem. They are hinged purely at the top of the legs at a very solid metal connector which is very snug and does not wobble in any way. Whether these will loosen over time, I cannot say but at this moment, the legs angle outwards with no lateral movement at all. At the top of each leg is a little dial that limits the angle at which you can pull the legs out to. In standard position, the legs pull out to the angle that you would expect tripod legs to go to, however, if you turn the dial to the second position, the legs can be pulled out even further allowing for very steady, low angle work which you simply would not be able to achieve with legs that are connected to the middle stem. The middle stem can be unscrewed in the middle, allowing for it to achieve low heights and the bottom of the stem has a hook for hanging weights or camera bag to increase stability. This hook takes my camera bag full of equipment (just under 5kg) but could also be used with a tent-peg and guy-rope for extra stability. The hook does unscrew and can be removed completely and I have almost lost it a couple of times through my own carelessness of not screwing it up tight. With just the legs extended, the top of my D5100 comes to just under my chin and I am 6' tall. With the central stem fully extended too, the viewfinder is perfect for my eye. Thus, if you are taller than 6' you may have to stoop a little even with the tripod fully extended and likewise if you are under 6' you may find that you seldom use the tripod fully extended. Even with the stem fully extended, I am surprised at just how sturdy the tripod is. With my old tripods with the stem extended, they would wobble for no apparent reason. The ball head, lets face it, you can't expect miracles. With my D5100 and 18-55 kit lens, the ball head is absolutely solid. A quick lever action to release the pressure, position any angle you like, twist the lever again and it is locked in place. However, with my 70-300 lens, after locking the head in place, the view in the viewfinder will drop 1-2mm so when I'm using this lens, I have to aim slightly high before locking the head in place to accommodate this. I would imagine that this problem would be even worse with heavier lenses. The plate that attaches to the bottom of the camera has a very convenient metal loop that can be tightened by hand negating the need of carrying a screwdriver or fishing a 2p piece out of your pocket to fix the plate to the camera. This feature would be great for anyone that is likely to be putting on and taking off frequently however for me, the plate has stayed on since I first put it on. The plate then clicks onto the ball-head and is locked into place with a little pin that double locks it so that it cannot accidentally be knocked off. To remove the camera, you rotate the pin around and this then releases the locking lever which you then pull round to release the camera.This tripod is amazing value for money and whilst it may not be to the standard of other manufacturers like manfroto and Gitso, it comes pretty close in my eyes for a fraction of the cost. I had a play with the tripods in Currys and I would say that this tripod is as sturdy at the £100-£199 manfroto tripods on display. I am really surprised by how much I have used this tripod considering that I thought I would only use it occasionally even getting some really nice star-trail pictures over a 3hr period. Yes, it is a little heavy but with that it just feels so solid. I have no problem hiking with this attached to my camera bag or slung over my back but I would imagine that some other people would prefer a lighter but less sturdier option. The ball-head lets it down ever so slightly when using a telephoto lens but to be realistic, you are getting a tripod and a ball head for far less than a very cheap ball-head on it's own and for all I know, this could be a common problem with all ball-head+telephone lens. There is a good video review on Youtube for this tripod which is well worth watching and helped me decide to buy this tripod. I would fully recommend it to amateur/semi-pro photographers like myself as a starter tripod for a DSLR. I would say that this tripod is probably overkill for a compact but considering the price, it is a fraction more than a cheap and nasty tripod with far superior build quality.
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2.2.2011

Hama produce a range of budget accessories for photographers and video shooters. Their range of tripods are very popular as they are well built for the price and have all the basic functions expected of any tripod. The sort of features that appear on the Giottis and Manfrottos, which professionals insist upon, are often absent on budget equipment or the budget version is a pale reflection. This is where the Traveller Compact Pro is different.Constructed from lightweight but robust materials the Traveller Compact Pro looks and feels like a very good piece of engineering. It is more compact than the budget tripods by some measure due to the additional leg section. The leg adjusters are robust and tight fitting.The telescopic leg sections slide out easily. The legs are fitted with retractable spikes and rubber feet at one end and alloy leg positioners at the other, designed to allow for a normal or splayed leg position. The QR Ball head is a high quality item suitable for loads up to 3 Kg (DSLR with Battery Grip & budget 300mm Zoom).The removable central pillar is slid into position manually and has a detachable hooked section, which enables the pillar to be inverted allowing birds eye shots of close up subjects. This is one of the tripods best features as it opens up a world of possibilities when shooting macro. The replaceable steel hook is sturdy enough to hold a sizeable camera bag (tested to 5Kg), to produce a very sturdy platform, for all but gale force conditions. I wouldn't go any larger than a 5Kg bag when at full height, especially on a smooth or slippery surface as the thin lower leg sections may not take the weight. Reducing the leg length by a section would create a stronger leg and therefore heavier ballasts would be possible for extreme conditions. It is a matter of using a bit of good sense when applying loads to the hook but the design is well engineered and highly specc'ed to withstand all but the most abusive demands. The central pillar is also adjustable in length as it is in two sections. The lower section can be removed completely and the hook refitted to the upper section. This allows for the tripod to be stabilised with ballast in low level positions say with just 1 or 2 legs sections extended.The ball head is well designed and unlike one reviewer I find the ball tension to be highly adjustable. Certainly not a simple tight or loose function. The test I used to judge this was to twist the ball whilst tightening the lever until the whole head & central pillar turned in the tripod. I made sure the pillar was tightened to a point where it would be difficult to turn the head without holding the tripod steady. When I did this I could adjust the ball tension very finely. As with any mechanical device there are always limits. If one mounts a camera and heavy lens whilst adjusting the head then more care is needed. Ideally, one should remove the camera, make the adjustment, then refit said camera. The QR adaptor is of excellent quality and has a brass safety lever to prevent accidental release. So if one does leave the camera on the head when adjusting position and the ball slips loose, the camera will not fall to the ground. Th QR platform also has a circular spirit level, which works just as well in the inverted position but is difficult to read in this position without lying down beneath it.The general finish in a tough gun metal grey paint with warm touch soft rubber grips is very nice indeed. Not sure how long the logos on the rubber grips will last but as it may be stored in it's own heavy duty water resistant zippered carry bag they should last a good while. All nuts and bolts are black chromed hexagonal fasteners, and is a sign of high quality in my view. Even the hidden small cross head screw used to hold the hook in place is black chrome. That speaks volumes about the quality. I can assure you that if there were corners to be cut then that is where it would be made.Overall an excellent item, which at [...] is at the upper end of the budget alloy tripods but is still well worth it. At [...] it is an absolute bargain and if it didn't have the feel that it will last for many years without damage I would have bought 2.
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28.7.2011

I just started out in photography with my Canon 550d + 18-135mm and I was looking for a tripod to buy. Like many beginners also posting on the photography forums, I wanted a decent good value tripod to play about with and take the occasional picture but every time someone asks this in the forums they are told that nothing below £100 is good value in a tripod.I decided to just try some tripods out on my own. The first one I bought was the Hama Star 63 @ £15.62 from amazon. This was heavy and long and I am not sure how long the joints would have held up for although they seemed like pretty tough plastic. I returned this because of the size and weight.I then purchased the Hama Compact Traveller Pro after seeing these reviews on youtube.[...][...][...]This tripod feels great.I am not going to give a full review as I think the videos above seem to cover it quite well.I went into Jes**ps and Ja**bs (UK photography stores) to compare these tripods to a few Gitzos and Manfrottos they had on display and in my view I really don't see why those tripods are almost three times the price.The Hama Compact Traveller Pro -- The quality of the materials feels the same as the Gitzo (except the carbon fibre models which feel lighter and stronger). The legs and ball socket and knobs are all aluminium.- The joints move in the same smooth way.- The ball head moves smoothly and is also strong enough to hold my camera at any angle (I have no doubt this would hold my camera with a lens double the weight of mine, it's very strong), No movement at all. Pushing down on the tip of my lens to move the ball head I would be more worried about breaking the lens or the tripod mount hole in my camera.- There are options to open the legs wider and to mount the camera upside down under the tripod legs for macro etc.- The tripod is sturdy! On solid ground and the tripod extended to my eye height (I am 5'9) and camera mounted there is very little horizontal movement in the tripod.- It is fairly light (1370 g) and folds to a small size (52 cm)For photographers just starting out in the UK this is definitely the tripod to buy. A famous big supermarket Tes**s has mispriced this item and mixed it up with the model below this (Hama Traveller Mini Pro Tripod). So this tripod has only been priced at £18.12 + £5 delivery. Which makes it extremely good value. No `collect in store' though.Do not buy the cheap ones at around £25 from Jes**ps and Ja**bs, they are very poor quality and not strong enough to hold larger cameras.Anyway I hope this helps people starting out with Tripods.
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14.1.2013

Like most photographers, our gear is important to us, we handle them carefully most of the time taking steps to ensure our equipment stays in one piece. So it makes sense to buy a good tripod that wont fall over easily.I own a Manfrotto 190 something or other, which does everything a good tripod should do, but it is so cumbersome, after carrying it around for an hour you soon know its there, so i decided a while ago to buy a new tripod, something a bit more lightweight.It wasn't until 3 weeks ago when i bought a new Leica that i decided now would be a good time to get another tripod, so i had a good look around and this Hama one kept popping up. The reviews here are positive,and i watched a couple of videos on youtube reviewing it before i ordered one.Eventually i did, and it arrived this afternoon. First thing i noticed was its weight, it probably weighs half of what the Manfrotto does, if not more.Extending the legs fully gives a great working height, which surprised me by being higher than the Manfrotto, even with the neck tucked in and not extended, so its got the height i need. It actually feels quite sturdy, seeing as its constructed of lightweight materials, it feels rather solid, as does the ball head, which is a joy to operate. But lets be real about this, it is by no means a solid construction, there is noticeable movement even with the tripod legs un-extended, there is a little bit of wobble, but unless you are using exposures longer than a second, you probably wont care very much.I only plan to use my Leica V-Lux 3 with this, not my Canon DSLR's and bulky lenses, though i am sure it could easily handle them as well as my smaller Leica.I highly recommend this tripod to anyone who wants a go anywhere, flexible but fairly sturdy tripod. The bag that comes with it also means you dont have to carry it in your hands, though if you do there are foam guards in place to keep your hands relatively warm when working in cold environments.One thing i will point out, when the tripod arrived the legs didnt feel as firm as they should have, i simply tightened up a couple of the screws on the underside of the shoulder with an alan key, now no more floppy legs =)And yes, i do know tripods have 3 legs, i just wanted a witty title and sadly came up with that shocker!
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12.6.2012

New to the world of DSLR photography, I was looking for a tripod which would allow me to get good, stable shots, without flash as well as ease of taking group shots where I was part of the group!I looked on Amazon extensively, not knowing what specification to look for, what price point was reasonable and what tripods would actually support the DSLR's weight, especially if I was to purchase a zoom lens. I also couldn't decide whether to get a mini tripod as well as a full sized one to ensure that I can carry one around with me. From what I could gather, no mini tripod would support the weight of the DSLR and lens reliably and so I opted to purchase this tripod. As with most things, the more you pay,the better the item is and, with this product £36 against the MRRP of £70, I knew that this would be good quality.From first impressions, the tripod is compact, lightweight and therefore makes a great travelling tripod. That's not to say it would fit in a backpack, unless you have a really large one. However, with its own carrying case with shoulder strap, the inconvenience is minimised - personally, I wouldn't take it with me around a city, for example, unless I was expecting to use it a few times. The tripod also has small spikes at the end of each leg, making it perfect if you're on terrain where you need to dig into the ground for that extra stability. These spikes can be extended and retracted. There is also a hook to add weights to the bottom of the tripod - again, increasing stability in more challenging conditions.What made this product suitable for me was the variations in height and angle possible. With the legs retracted and the angle increased, the tripod lies very close to the ground - perfect for macro shots and, perhaps, table top use (though you'd need a lot of table space!). Fully extended (legs and centre column), this tripod is maybe around 165cm. You can secure the tripod at any height in between. The ball head can be fastened at any angle and is perfect for portrait photos and there is a spirit level to ensure you always get level shots when needed.I use this with a Canon EOS 1100D and also with this wireless remote shutter:
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26.6.2014

I'm an amateur beginner with DSLR photography, so I get a bit irked by comment in forums by seasoned photographers who say "you can't get a good AND cheap tripod". Maybe if I were a semi-pro or even an experienced amateur who enters contests then I could justify forking out over £100 for a tripod, but for now this meets my needs as a beginner and my budget. Overall I'm very happy with it.I have tested it with my DSLR with zoom lens and it holds the weight well. Fine adjustments to the ball head are more difficult while it is holding the weight however.PROS:======* Excellent value for money.* Sturdy build with a quality feel.(looks like it costs more)* Substantial weight (feels like it won't blow over easily).* Removable hook for adding weight below for extra stability.* Comes in a robust carry bag.* You can reverse the centre support to have your camera upside down for macro/close shots on a table.* With legs fully extended and the centre post at its lowest it is the perfect standing height for me (I'm 5ft 4in).* Legs can be spread out wide for low shots.* Nifty locking mechanism for the quick release catch.* Quick release plate has its own turn key for quickly adding/removing from camera.* Twist to choose between rubber or pointed feet to suit the surface you're on.CONS: (I consider these minor, I'm still very happy with the item)======* The quick release catch literally wouldn't budge when I first tried. I had to use substantial force, then work it with WD40 to loosen it.* Balancing the ball head is easier without the camera on.* The spirit level is horribly inaccurate. (Luckily I have a hot shoe spirit level anyway)* Very few instructions and what there is is printed on the box, not a manual.I've had a similar priced cheap tripod from ebay before (only suitable for a compact camera) and this is miles better. I strongly recommend this if you're learning the craft on a budget.
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18.11.2010

I don't do many reviews of stuff I've bought but I've got one of these and so has a friend at my camera club and - in complete contrast to the original reviewer - we've both been extremely pleased with them so I feel I need to do it justice.I've used it with my Canon EOS450D with lenses up to 300mm length and my friend has used it with his Nikon D90, he even tried it with a hefty medium format camera and was very impressed that it was able to handle that combination steadily. I've used it indoors at camera club nights and outdoors on long walks its light weight made a huge difference compared to the other tripod I used to lug about. No more aching arms or shoulders !I even used it on the streets of London at night without it getting in anyone's way,the quick release was really useful when doing this. The only problem I found was a vibration when exposed to a strong wind but I dropped the legs a bit and hung my camera bag from the hook, hey presto a 6-second exposure of the buildings near the Thames at night came out nice and sharp with the flow of the water appearing just as it should - I've uploaded a crop of that to the user pictures.I really appreciate the ability to vary the angle of the legs because I often find myself in a confined space (at the side of a waterfall or on rocks at the seaside for example) where I can't get the legs of a standard tripod to spread wide enough to be stable. I used to have to lug a heavy "profesional" tripod around to do that before. There's a subtle feature I like too, the locking clamps for the legs have been arranged so that all clamps can be locked or unlocked from the closed leg position at the same time with just one hand, makes setting up and taking down the tripod loads quicker and easier !At this price I can only give it full marks as its great value for money.
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26.11.2011

Overview and positives:This tripod is of a good quality overall, the best features are the ball head, reversible centre post, foam protectors, feet, paint finish and the legs angles which can be adjusted.The ball head is great, the lock might not be as good as the very expensive tripods but it seems to hold my gripped 550D + Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II lens without moving too much after settling.I like the secure lock addition for the mounting plate - a great idea.The option to switch the feet from grass spikes to rubber just by turning is a great idea and very useful.The foam padding is great, much more comfortable to hold and it does keep the cold away from your hands.Weight/size is also great,very compact as the name suggests.The height is more than enough - very good.Price - A lot less than most!Negatives:The biggest problem I had with this tripod is the fact that my gripped 550D + 70-200mm Canon lens (you mount to the lens) does not clip onto the tripod, without first rotating the lens collar out of the way of the tripod head. Otherwise the head will hit the camera grip. This means it does take a fair bit longer to attach/deattach my camera from the tripod.When you mount directly to the camera body as with smaller lenses there is no problem.Mine arrived with a ripped carry bag and a few loose bolts. I fixed these by applying loctite and tightening them up.Not too solid - again with bigger lens this tripod does take time to settle down, a good few seconds, and it does wobble a little unless the surface is perfect. I find I have to use a remote shutter otherwise pictures will be blurred.Please note I have no doubts about it being secure, I trust it to hold my camera gear.Overall I would recommend this, but not to anyone with a bigger lens than the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8L.
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10.3.2011

I've had two previous tripods which were very much in the budget range and as I'm currently a (mature) student I have to stick to the budget range once more - I broke my last tripod... it fell over and the plastic handle that raises the central column up snapped off. I did only pay £30 from ebay for this and it was useful to some degree and lightweight but very plastic and cheap - a total pain to sort the legs into position!I am amazed at how good this tripod is for the price.Even more lightweight than my previous lightweight tripod - I have a slipped disc and carrying camera equipment and a tripod soon makes my back hurt so I'm very pleased that this one is even lighter!!The ball head givesme a lot more control with movement as my last one would stick and would take several tugs to get it to move and then it would move to much... so tugging it back and forth was a pain and probably made me look like an idiot in public ;-)I love the fact that the central column can be switched around as I've tried taking photos with the camera facing directly down and it just never worked well with the typical tripod set up.It took me awhile to figure out how to make the legs 'splay' (the little discs at the top of the legs have arrows and you can rotate these when the legs are closed together allowing the legs to open up more)The other reviewers have mentioned the other useful elements of this tripod so I recommend reading those as they are spot on.I know one left a negative review mentioning how the bottom leg segment seems a little weak... which is true but just don't lower that section out fully and it will be fine.and as for delivery... well, after ordering the tripod I found it it my little grubby hands the following morning!very pleased indeed - budget priced but worth a lot more!
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3.2.2013

I was attracted to this tripod to begin with due to the fact the legs opened out fully which is something I have been looking for in a tripod for a while. But the price also attracted my attention as it is a lot cheaper than any other tripod I could find with the same features.The first thing I noticed when I opened the tripod was the build quality, it feels extremely sturdy and all of the moving components feel strong and unlikely to brake or loosen over time. The weight of the product is also perfect lightweight enough to carry around all day but heavy enough to feel sturdy when supporting a camera.I recently took this tripod on a full day shoot at some waterfalls in Brecon and it performed brilliantly under some fairly stressful conditions,I was using a Canon EOS 400D with battery grip and kit lens and the tripod did not struggle with the weight at all, even when the the camera was supported at 90degrees in portrait the tripod didn't even wobble! It was even strong enough to support the camera whilst being set up in a fast flowing stream without moving an inch, needles to say I was very pleased as this was my biggest fear on the day. Every part of this tripod feels well made and all the mechanisms are extremely easy to access and don't stick or come loose which I have found a big problem in other budget tripods.If I had any negatives on this tripod it would only be that the lest section of the legs (the thinnest part) is slightly wobbly on the way out but once the clamp is closed to stop it extending further it becomes very sturdy again.Overall I would recommend this tripod to anyone the quality is equal to any product double the price! Infact one of the people I was out with was using a manfrotto that cost over £60 and it was not as sturdy and believe it or not heavier!
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16.9.2014

Initially i had doubts about this tripod, due to the fact that its legs are locked into place with clips. After using it for 2 months (pretty heavily, and even dropped it accidentally once) I can say that it is a very nice tripod. I'm guessing that people who are looking for a tripod at this price range, own an entry level dslr, or a mid-range dslr. Either way, it will support it very nicely even with 2 of the 3 parts of the legs fully extended. The last part of the legs is quite thin but I used it without fear with my entry level dslr (nikon d60) with a reasonable sized lens mounted (18-55 vr). However if you own a mid-range like a D7000 i would say,use it only if you have to and try not to shake it.The build quality of this tripod is what you would expect at a price a bit higher. It is well built, the head and the legs lock nicely into place with no wobbling. The only downside is its weight which, honestly, I really don't care having for the price. The quick-release works just fine, I had no issues with it so nothing to say about that. The fact that there are spikes on the legs is a very nice feature to have and i have used it many times for sunsets in the wild.One (not so serious) downside about the tripod, has nothing to do with the tripod. It's about the tripod bag.... It's awful. I don't like it. I can't hang it around my shoulder comfortable. However, the bag is not a big problem, because I always carry my tripod on my hands, no bag. So if you don't need a super comfortable bag, you'll be fine.All in all, I would recommend this tripod for anyone who is an amateur and/or on a budget. The quality of the tripod, as i mentioned before, is great with the only problem being the weight. If you can live with that, then look no further.
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18.6.2011

I was initially apprehensive about buying any tripod apart from the well known big names. But they were far too expensive for my use ( the wife would have a fit ), so I bought a few low budget ones, which were not great. But this tripod is great stuff, has all what I need ( for now ), works great and fantastic price too. May not be as good as the BIg brands, but then its not 1/3 as expensive!!Tried it out a few times, feels stable, has retractable spikes for added stability in soft ground. It has a 3D ball head, which means good control and flexibility as well. It is pretty light, which comes into effect when you will need to carry it over some distance. If you are a serious professional photographer,then something more sturdy may be needed. The weight it supports is sufficient enough for me to use my EOS 450D and Sigma 70-300 lens, which are not that heavy. If I progress to bigger lenses, then I may consider adding a monopod or an additional tripod to hold up the weight of the equipment, it is sufficient for now, something to be kept in mind ( as you progress in your interest, you will add equipment, always happens ). Will wait for the British autumn and winter to see how it holds against the elements!!Good points- Height limit is good ( I am 5' 10"), cork insert baseplate, Legs can be splayed for better stability, spirit level on 3D head making it more accurate, use for macro photography is easy, soft grip on part of leg makes it easy to hold.Negatives - when fully extended the legs seem a bit flimsy, lever to lock base plate a bit fiddly- will have to see the longevity, would have liked a handle on the 3D head to control its movement (you hold the camera and move it around now )Overall a good buy to start off with.
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18.12.2013

Was after another particular make of tripod, and had kept an eye on the price, surprisingly it went up by £20 just before Xmas! So I thought I would look around for a different make. Found this Hama tripod, arrived in good time and was very nicely packaged. I might only be an experience amateur photographer/Video maker, but I needed a sturdy well made tripod and this definitely fits the bill, the head is packed separately in a foam box with two camera mounts (nice touch) as most only come with one. It all fits together very easily and feels well put together, and strong.On first use it worked really well with the spirit level under the head giving me a handy guide to make sure the tripod was level.The camera mounts fit nicely into the head recess and is tightened by a clip, which clicks in very positively. The smooth panning head is great for video giving a nice smooth pan, with little or no jitter, the foam tops to the legs makes it feel good as well for constant moving around and I guess if your outside in the cold it would be nice not to have to touch bare metal. The ball feet are superb at sitting flat on most surfaces, but wind those up and you get some nice spikes that you can push into soft ground making it more sturdy.Overall I am pleased with this purchase, the Hama is nicely thought out and comes with a side zip carrier with an outside pocket, it's not that heavy that you couldn't do a bit of a yomp with it, but you wouldn't want to carry it all day, it's a nice crossover between a really sturdy heavy studio tripod and a lightweight outdoor pack-in-a-rucksack one, and at the price (half of what the other tripod was going to cost) I think a very worthwhile buy, strongly recommended.
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9.11.2010

As soon as I saw and felt this tripod, I knew it was good so bought one straight away. My dad wanted to keep it when I showed it to him, so I had to buy myself another, then my dads friend wanted one, so again I was left without one for a while. Everybody who has seen it wants one, and that in itself is testement to how good it is.As expected it is small and lightweight and comes complete with a suitable carry bag. It is solidly built and comfortable to carry due to the padding on the upper legs. The head is a ball and socket type which allows for very flexible movement, and the single locking screw tightens it up very well.The quick release mechanism has been really well thought out with a small locking lever to ensure you do not accidentally release the plate.The legs can be used normally, or by turning a simple device at the top of each leg can be spread much wider for very low angle, and extra stability. The central column can be split and half removed to accomodate that low angle, and can also be inverted so that the camera hangs below the legs.I use it mainly indoors photographing models that I have made and painted, and for this purpose it is more practical than the larger, heavier tripods which don't always allow for such a low viewpoint. It is very good as a lightweight travel tripod, but I still prefer to use a much heavier duty one if I am shooting with long exposure times or in windy conditions, but that of course depends on the practicalities of taking a heavy or light tripod to a location. Where space and weight needs to be taken into account, this is perfect.
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17.8.2011

I needed a light tripod for hill/countryside walking. This meets all my needs, I love it. It has a quick-release plate which is brillo but I should have bought a spare one due to the gear I have. The build quality is also excellent. For the money, it's a great buy and I highly recommend it. Things about it which you may want to consider are: (a) given how light it is, the camera shakes easily on it. This can be overcome by using the camera's timer. But remember: the very thing I needed was a light tripod so I 'bought into' this limitation before I ever purchased the product [this is a simple physical fact which no other tripod can overcome -- a light tripod will shake more than a heavy one]; (b)the angle of the legs can be adjusted, but only to one other setting. While this capability is a must-have for me, I'd have loved if it could do more than just one additional angle; (c) the hook sounds like a great idea to give the tripod more weight but in my unscientific trials, I've found that hanging my bag off the hook can worsen the shaking because the wind can catch the bag, cause it to shake and thus cause the head to shake even more than it would have without the bag on the hook. The important thing when buying a tripod is to know what you want and to know how the product you're considering will and won't meet your needs. Then, if the price is right, you can't go wrong. Overall verdict: a great buy, I'm a happy customer. If I lost mine, I'd buy another.
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