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Truly impressed with Tripod considering its low price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The tripod is easy to adjust, just the right height, fits in my large suitcase and is very attractive. I wish it came with a carrying case or at least a built-in handle. I was leery of its low price and “D” shaped legs but it is well made and very sturdy. The legs are easy to set-up at different lengths, in case you are working on a non-level surface. I’m concerned that the handle is plastic and the pan-head is tight when trying to move up and down.
Good Tripod
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I really like this tripod. However, there are lots of leavers to adjust to set it up.
Robust, well-made tripod, but not really “heavy duty”
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Very pleased with the tripod – it has a very nice silky feel to the catches and threads that hold the head in place. I wouldn’t call it ‘heavy duty’ by any stretch, but it can handle my Nikon D50 with a Nikkor 70-300mm zoom on it, without much problem.
I have used a video tripod with my camera and it kept everything pretty tight and steady, for even long night-time shots. This one does the same, but isn’t as heavy or bulky to carry.
However, if you have an older, heavier camera or use heavier lenses, this might not be for you. For all-purpose serious amateur use with modern cameras, it’s fine. Pretty lightweight for travelling and fits very nicely in the bag, which I also bought (from separate Amazon vendor).
Minor irritations – I probably could use a few more inches on this, as I’m 6′ 2″, but it’s manageable. Also screw plate that fixes to the camera needs to be screwed down quite tightly to prevent movement. Otherwise all fine so far – very happy with the product and vendor.
Great budget tripod
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This tripod is great for anyone on a budget. Its construction, while not overly impressive, gives the sense that it won’t tip over. Beyond that, it does what it’s meant to do — holds a camera steady and allows you as the photographer to make adjustments easily and with precision. The built-in level helps get things straight, while the adjustment knobs are easy to learn and work well for quick adjustments. I really can’t ask for anything more for the price.
Simply put, if you don’t want to spend over $100 on a tripod, this is the one to get.
Great value for the money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this item for my father for Christmas. He uses it for his video camera. For the money this tripod has everything an average person would need. The quick release is a great feature that he didn’t have with his old one, he likes that a lot. I don’t know about professional use, but for personal use it’s great!
solid construction, great value
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It’s not a ball-joint but for the price it’s quite good. Very stable, but perhaps not heavy enough if you are really looking for something professional. Build quality is quite satisfactory.
Light but effective
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a very good tripod. It’s not quite as easy to use such as a VERY expensive tripod, but overall it’s pretty easy to use. The only thing is, when you want to shoot in high angle and then switch to low angle, you have to release the camera and then put it back the other way. Other than that, it’s stable, it has a quick release, and it looks and feels very professional.
Great value and price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This tripod is heavy duty, allows for easy adjustments in many directions, holds your tripod at a variety of angles, is light and folds easily. My only regret is not buying the $15 bag (available seperately from Amazon) at the same time, but I’ll get that with my next Amazon order.
Slik Tripods U9000 Heavy Duty Tripod
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This tripod arrived on time and in good condition. However I have to put the “heavy duty” in quotations as this item is for amateurs mostly and is made of plastic as well. The weight you can put on it is limited. However it does the job well for the amateur photographer or videographer.
Excellent tripod
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
However, I wish it came with its bag.
An amazing deal!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I seriously doubt you can find the quality and size of this tripod at a similar price, great bang for the buck. Have used this on my driveway, the deck and even a slippery hill, all with great success.
excellent value for money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I recently purchased this tripod and have to say that we are delighted with it’s quality and versatility. For the price, I would not have expected an item of this standard – You can probably pay a ton more and end up less satisfied than we are.
love this product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
god i cant belive how easy it was too get this product i was mpressed with the qaulity of the merchindice i would buy this product agian and agian i love the way it was so easy to get my hands on the tri pod and AC/DC power adapter thanks too who ever was the seller great job guy or gal john chapman …………
Quick Release Mount Ineffective
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I had an old slik tripod that I loved. So to stay with the brand loyalty – I chose this model. The quick release mount works only if you shoot in a horizontal position, the second you flip it to vertical – the screw loosens and the camera flops over. The screw won’t wont stay tight enough to hold the camera steady.
Very sturdy, minor inconveniences.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I am new to videography. I just bought a Canon Vixia HG10 (High Def camcorder) and wanted a tripod solid enough to hold up the camera without any issues. For that concern, this tripod is excellent. It does its job fantastically and is very easy to extend, lock, and unlock with the tab mechanism built into the legs.
I do have one complaint. I set it up in my dorm to record me playing Rock Band (for split screen videos with the drum chart) and due to limited space my positioning is very restrained. It would make it much easier to be able to angle the tripod camcorder mounting plate down, but it locks flat at 90 degrees, level with the ground. This is my only complaint, it tilts up and to the sides very smoothly and as long as you tighten with pressure, the threads hold and do not unthread themselves.
Overall I would recommend it, but if you know you want to angle any downward-looking shots, do a little bit more research before deciding.
good tripod
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
When i was picking out a tripod i basically focused on price and the weight of the tripod, not the weight capacity. The more they weigh the less top-heavy they are. This one is nice. It’s sturdy, adjustable, i can rotate and pitch the camera on it when in video mode smoothly, the quick release feature is awesome, and it has a extremely little useful bubble level.
I found this to be the best tripod in my price range. The only thing i would change is the crank for the elevation, the plastic looks a little weak compared to the rest of the tripod. Overall i’m definatly satisfied.
Good stuff
Ace Photo Digital failure to deliver
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
In Feb 2007 I ordered a SLIK tripod through Amazon.com from Ace Photo Digital. When the shipment arrived (from UPS) the box was empty. I contacted Amazon and was advised that my recourse was through UPS and/or the seller. I contacted UPS. They sent a rep to retrieve the empty box from me, which I surrendered to them. They investigated ( I guess ) since I had to contact UPS 60 days later to be told they hadn’t heard back from Ace Photo Digital. I, being a patient soul, waited another 6 months and re-contacted UPS to be told they still hadn’t heard from Ace Photo Digital on their inquiry. Now understand that this was 10 months later and I had no recourse to contest the purchase thru my credit card company which says you must file a complaint within 60 days. I sent an email inquiry to Ace Photo Digital and never got a reply. It is now May 2009, 2 years and 3 months after this debacle, and I have not received any contact from any of the principals in this online f***ing.
I suggest that nobody deal with Ace Photo Digital, or UPS, or even Amazon since no one seems to be willing to accept responsibility for the acceptance of payment and non-delivery of product that occurred.
I would give this review a ZERO STAR but the options only allow me to give a minimum of 1 STAR. Too bad, it deserves less.
Slik U9000 Video / Photo Tripod with a Soft Carrying Case
K. Brett
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
This is NOT a “heavy duty” tripod, nor is it for the serious creative amateur using a video camera. The instructions enclosed said the tripod could withstand a camera up to 4lbs. 3oz., but when I used a video camera just under 4lbs., the top assembly flopped over easily and had to be tightened VERY tightly with the handle grip, which then kept me from moving the camera vertically or at angles during during filming. In order to move the head up and down during a shoot, the handle must be unscrewed many turns, and the whole upper assembly (and camera) jiggles always while doing this, thus ruining any attempts at smooth transitional shots, which in turn ruins the video. I do not know how this would be with a small ultra lightweight camera, though. Also I did not like the way the small plastic piece attaches to the bottom of the camera–it has to be screwed in and secured by using a coin. If one wants to set up or take down the equipment quickly, one as to rummage around for a nickel somewhere, and then hang onto it for later. This plate piece could have easily been designed with a serrated knob (for traction) that could simply be turned by hand without any hassle, like I have seen on other better models.
However, this being said, I gave it 3 stars instead of 2 or a 1, because the price is very good, the assembly head DOES move very smoothly horizontally, even with a heavy camera, and the tripod is very lightweight and sturdy for its size. It is great for still cameras, and for limited lightweight video use.
If I had to do it over, I would not have bought this tripod, but gotten a more professional one for a higher price.
-K.Brett
Well Made and Definitely Worth the Investment
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this tripod! I am extremely happy with my purchase. It’s built heavy duty (like its name implies). All controls operate easily and stay in the position you put them in. It’s a trust-worthy piece of equipment that will definitely make my ‘shooting sessions’ easier, with a higher quality of photo. Quick shipping and well packaged. I’m happy all the way around with this purchase. The bubble level and feet which allow a soft stand or spiked stand are nice as well and can actually be used (unlike on similar ones that are not dependable). Most definitely worth the investment.
perfect for my needs
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m not a professional photographer, I have a Canon S3 IS and a Lensmate adapter with a couple filters, that’s about it. The main things I photograph are my artwork, friends/family and things for reference images/ideas (objects, landscapes, etc.), this tripod works great for all of those. It’s sturdy, looks nice and works exactly like it should. I don’t drag it around with me all the time and I treat it well, I expect it to last me at least a couple years. If you pretty much just do a lot of miscellaneous amateur photography and you’d like something better than those cheap, generic tripods but don’t want to spend a ton of money then I’d highly recommend this one. I think it’s great and I was actually pretty impressed with it when I opened it up.
Two things to keep in mind, it isn’t the smallest tripod in the world and it doesn’t come with a bag or strap to carry it.
The 3rd leg…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I am not much of a filming specialist, but I am very happy with this tripod. It is very sturdy and easy to adjust. The quick release for the camera mounting plate is a nice feature. For the price it is a good choice!
Hard to beat for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent value for the $ spent. The tripod is lightweight, stable and very easy to use. I particularly like the bubble level and the ease of camera attachment and removal. It provides a stable platform under most conditions. If you are shooting under windy conditions where there are gusts above 30-40 mph, there is some loss of stability. If there is a slight weakness, it is using the tripod for panoramic shooting, where there is some loss of linearity at the extremes of 3 or 4 overlapping exposures. However, considering the very reasonable cost of the item, this is a nitpick. In any event, this minor issue can be offset for the serious hobbyist or professional by using a high quality stitching program such as PTAssembler / PTGUI. Overall, this is nearly an ideal product for the price and is especially well-suited to back-country use or other scenarios where weight is an issue.
Very Light and Able Tripod! – Excellent
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It does everything it says.
This tripod is light, and can fold to less than half its height.
I use it with my Nikon 8800, and have taken many portraits and close ups with this wonderful Tripod.
Tripod was defective
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Item was shipped with broken handle AND an invoice that claimed a tripod bag was in the box! RMA procedure by Amazon is very good.