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With Sony’s VCT-R100 Lightweight Tripod, you add a creative and original twist to digital imaging. Ultra-portable and expandable, the tripod can be adjusted for the perfect height and the perfect shot. Its quick-release, 3-way pan head is easy, convenient, and ideal for steady shooting with your camcorder or digital still camera. more info
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Among The Best Portable Consumer Grade Tripods!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
As a former professional Videographer and avid amateur Photographer I’ve worked with (and owned) the best tripods money can buy. It’s a given that such equipment is a joy to use, not only from a functional standpoint but from the superb results that can be obtained. That said, most hobbyist shooters wouldn’t seriously consider spending a small fortune for this type of gear even if the weight and size were practical. That’s where the VCT-R100 comes in. Though it lacks the bullet-proof construction of pro models, it is amazingly light, compact (only 14″ fully retracted), and plenty sturdy for the average user. Furthermore, it’s 3-Way pan head is surprisingly fluid and smooth versus other tripods in it’s class.
As far as possible cons go, most would be related to the fact that the maximum extension of this model is about 40 inches. That said, video shooters have little to worry about. Most modern camcorders use a flip screen (rather than a viewfinder) so angling the screen upwards easily allows you to shoot in comfort without crouching. On the other hand, photographers using cameras with a fixed (back of camera) screen will have little choice but to either sit, crouch down, or use the tripod on an elevated surface (eg; a table). In such cases, a 52″ or taller model with a sturdy elevator might be a better choice (though portability will suffer as such a unit will be undoubtedly collapse to no less than 2 feet). Lastly, keep in mind that this unit is designed primarily for consumer grade equipment weighing less than 2 or 3 pounds.
As most of my video/photo work is hobby related these days, I really do appreciate the quality, portability and overall value of the VCT-R100. All things considered, I don’t think you can do a whole lot better for less than $80. At $27 it’s a steal!
Sony Tripod VCT-R100
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This tripod does the job as a basic camera tripod for amateur photographers. It is very compact and very easy to carry around in its case. However, it is too short to take multiple photographs using this tripod. You have to bend down to take photographs or be on your knees. Also due to its short height, portrait / family photographs come angled from down looking up.
Tripod
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I expected more from Sony but this tripod was very flimsy and could not hold up well to shoot a sporting event. The wobbling interfered with getting good footage. I would have wanted to know how sturdy this was and whether the legs were adjustable. This tripod is very limited in terms of mobility and stability
Simple, compact, easy to use
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This tripod worked great for our Sony digital camera. It collapses to a very compact size but is able to adjust to any height from 12″ to ~4′. Great purchase for a simple, reliable tripod.
Best product for all occasions
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my first tripod bought to use along with my SONY camcoder. It is very light weight and steady and allows you to set the camcoder at any position. Great value for money
Exelente para viages solo o en pareja
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Es una exelente invercion , solucione los problemas de vacaciones sin sacar muchas fotos , esto me soluciono el problema y ahora vuelvo de vacaciones con muchas fotos .
Facil de usar , practico de llevar y armar .
Very nice compact tripod for the buck.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Got this product based on reviews + price. Certainly not because one or the other alone. I’m an SLR newbie, so investing a fortune into a tripod is not on the top of my priority list.
It is definitely very light and compact. I bought it specifically because of that. The plan is to take it along on vacation to Europe and elsewhere where I might want to travel light, but get a lot of pictures. It will definitely fit into a small-medium size back pack or even a medium size women’s purse. The tubes are metal and the joints are plastic (we’ll see how they hold over time, I guess, but for thirty bucks, I won’t cry much if it breaks in a year). Carrying case is a definite plus. It can be carried (the case that is) as a back pack or over the shoulder bag.
Regarding the height, as many here complain, I read the specs and was aware of how tall it is before I ordered it. So no complain there. Read the specs, people! I bought this one and another one that is of full height on the same order. The maximum height of this one will put the camera in front of your eyes if you are sitting in a chair.
One complain I do have is that it has no quick release. The description says it does, but unless I don’t know what the quick release is, it doesn’t. It has a classic bolt that needs to be unscrewed before the camera can detach from the tripod. I uploaded a picture to show that.
Overall value for the $ is 5 stars.
small, plastic, light — do you really know how high 39 inches is?
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This is a good tripod. However, I didn’t appreciate how small it really is. I cannot use it without kneeling down.
Sony Tripod
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was very happy to find this tripod on amazon at $30 cheaper than the Sony Website. I’m not a professional photographer/videographer so this works great for my uses. Easy to set up and compact.
Put this one in your back pack!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a well-made, sturdy tripod. It is easy to assemble and easy to fold away when you have finished. And its compact folded dimensions are very handy. I compared the claimed specs with what I found, as follows:
Claimed folded length 14 inches. I found 13 7/8 inches.
Claimed extended height 39 inches, I found 39 3/8 inches
Claimed weight 1.8 lb, I found 1.45 lb.
When fully extended it seems a bit short, but this is, no doubt, a result of designing it to fold up so compactly. I have had sturdier tripods, but this one is certainly sturdy enough for most photographic opportunities.
VOTED TRIPOD OF THE YEAR BY MIDGET MONTHLY MAGAZINE
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
A wonderful Tripod if you happen to be a Dwarf, or plan to shoot all your photos on your knee’s or If your planning on shooting oral action porn,but if your not then this little unit probably will not work for you.Construction is good for the low price. Decent leg locks( plastic seems durable ) smooth sliding leg tubes.Decent wide plastic thumb screws for tightening. The head is very small and of course so is the accompanying tilt handle.If you have freakishly small hands, you will be ok, but if your hands are larger then a 10 year olds or Hobbit , it is not going to work out for you. It’s a 30 dollar tripod, don’t expect much.I use mine to hold reflectors and flash units.It’s one really strong attribute is it’s amazingly light.It does not have a very wide base when the legs are fully spread ( a great criteria for ladies, but not for Tripods) and hence is top heavy and unstable ,especially on windy days.To sum up. Works fine to hold a bounce flash or some other peripheral gear, but what ever you do, don’t put any camera of value on it.
Just as expected
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The tripod is exceptional. I am not a professional photographer however. I use it to take pictures of items I sell. For me, it works as it should.
Too Short!
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Watch out, if your not aware already, this tripod only extends to about 39″ or so. Take a ruler our if you don’t believe me, but that is rather short. I exchanged it for the next model up, which extends to about 56″. The reason I gave it 3 stars is because it would be a good tripod if your satisfied with that height limit.
The Perfect Height?…
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
…Only if you’re a smurf. It’s too short to practically operate standing up, and very unstable. I get less camera shake holding it in my hand. It’s basically useless.
Lightest tripod
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I wanted a simple tripod for travel. It didn’t need to be big but had to be light and compact. This little tripod is perfect for my canon G10 camera. It’s not unstable as another reviewer claimed. My only wish is for a quick connect. My other only wish is for a level. I imagine though that all the other wishes adds weight so maybe it’s good the way it is . . .
sony vct-r100
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very good tripod for its size! Recommend for any small camera or vidio camera.
Good. Almost–but not quite–great
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is a pretty darn good tripod for the money. It is most certainly compact and very light weight. I have noticed no stability problems using it either fully extended (the legs lock tight) or in it’s most compact setting, although admittedly I have not tried (nor am I brave enough) to put my SLR with a telephoto lense on it! This is a perfect tripod, however, for the casual amature (like me) or for the outdoorsman who wants something sturdy that will fit in a backpack or a glove compartment. Movement is pretty good, although I have noticed some jitter/jerkiness in horizontal panning (hence the 4 star rating). Vertical pan and tilt are very smooth, however, and the settings lock down very solid in all three aspects, too.
When all is said and done, this is not a precision instrument and really can’t be expected to perform like one, particularly for only 29 bucks. For comparison, I have a cheap full-size tripod I bought at Walmart a few years ago for 20 bucks. The Sony has it beat hands down in terms of construction, fit, and motion in all aspects..for only 9 bucks more. I got what I paid for then and I got what I paid for now. For my uses, I am happy with this product.
Smaller than I wanted
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
However, it has worked well with my Sony Handycam. As stated it’s very lightweight and compact. I very satisfied with the product.
Hiker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For the money and size you cannot go wrong with this tripod. I am a hiker/photographer and bought this for long day hikes. Its small enough to fit in my pack, still fairly light, and very stable when you consider its size. I also feel that, for the price, the quality is excellent.
It is not the perfect tripod but its important to understand what one gives up when they go for something compact. Yes, it does not stand very tall when extended, and could be more stable if you compare it to larger heavier units, but these are compromises you face when looking for light weight and portability, and it is still stable enough to do what you need it to do. If size and weight are not a concern there are better products out there. My rating of this item is based on the assumption that anyone looking at it needs something small and portable. That being said I am torn between giving it four stars or five, only because it could use a quick release head. Then again, maybe a quick release head would take away from the overall stability???
Great for my purpose
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I looked at all available from AMAZON and this seemed to me to be the best for me. I wanted a small, lightweight tripod for use with a still camera, primarily for night and telephoto amateur photography. I am very pleased with the Sony VCT-R100 — it meets my needs, is sturdy enough fully extended, and light to pack.
A Great Lightweight TP
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Good quality, light weight Aluminum construction. Compact and mobile. Just right for small digi cams and small camcorders. Good maneuverability and portability. But remember it only extends to about 4.5 feet max, so take this into consideration in angle of shooting. Can be placed on a table for extra height. Great finish in the Sony tradition. Only downside is that the pan and tilt levers/controls are small for a man’s large hands, but they work just like they should. Bottom line is: I have to give it five stars because it meets all expectations and is exactly as represented.