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The Sunpak 9002DX Tripod is a great economical full-size tripod. Oversized, single action locks with rubber leg tips and retractable spiked feet give non-skid stability. The 9002DX has an oversized leg diameter of 1, allowing this tripod to handle any 35mm camera with upto a medium telephoto lens or a total weight of 6.6 lbs. The geared center column gives positive up & down adjustments without the worry of slipping more info
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Good purchase
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I find this tripod sturdy and feel safe using it outside in Haiku, HI where it’s usually windy. I read many of the reviews prior to making the purchase and had to laugh at those that complained about how the legs do not extend quick enough. What are they looking for? Instantaneous? How absurd. There were also a few who complained about the tripod not sturdy in windy areas — use common sense: overload the top and it’ll topple over; just look at the weight of the tripod and the weight you plan on putting on it and what the environmental conditions are.
Others complained about the tripod’s construction; are people throwing it around and expecting it to not get damaged? I’m quite clumsy and have to admit I’ve dropped it once or twice and I’m also guilty of stepping on it and have even sat on it a couple of times. The tripod continues to work well for me.
This isn’t a perfect tripod for $33. Its plastic and aluminum construction help keep it light enough for me to hike with. But because of the plastic, the horizontal panning adjustment does not work. It has never worked for me but I’m too lazy to send it back for a replacement. For $33, I don’t expect the tripod to be the most precise one out there; so its leveling capabilities is slightly useful to me.
At the end of the day, I would recommend this tripod for those that are not destructive with their things and want an economical and reliable tripod that does its job which is securely keep a camera steady.
Very Godd for this Price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
If you are a very serious photographer, this is not the one, but
more than good enough for casual shooting. For this price, you
can’t complain!!
Works good…no complaints
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After reading sever reviews on tripods, I went with one of the cheaper ones. And I am happy I did. I am sure the 150 dollar plus tripods are nicer, but this one is pretty good. I use it with my D80 and it has been great. Quality is pretty good considering price. I do wish I had ordered the carrying case for it though.
Good price, but has some cheap parts
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Great for the price. However, the lever you turn to move the tripod up and down is made of cheap plastic and I fear it will snap off and break on me. But what can I expect from a $30 tripod
The mount that attaches to the camera (and snaps into place in the tripod) could also be better designed as it sometimes take some work to get into place.
Not bad for the price, but definitely not a professional grade tripod. I’d recommend this for you average user that is below consumer pro.
Not a bad tripod for the money.
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’m suprised at the sturdiness as I really expected it to be more flimsy. The legs are rather large in diameter and seem to lock into place pretty good. It comes with two mounting plates which is nice. The quick release also seems to be very adequate. Overall, I have no second thoughts on purchasing this tripod for $33. I just ordered the carrying case for it, Sunpak 620-760-AZ for $8.13 free shipping. I hope that works as well as the tripod does.
Fine product
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a very good tripod. I have a Canon 35mm SLR with 4 lenses, and a Nikon DSLR with 2 lenses(no lenses over 1 1/2 pounds) It is steady and solid with both cameras. I’ve used it indoors and out (dirt and sand) and in breezy weather. Not sure how it would do in a hurricane, but personally I don’t want to find out. It does the job for me.
gets the job done.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
great tripod, easy to use and lightweight without feeling flimsy. I used my Nikon D200 and it more than handled the weight of the camera. I did find it a bit cumbersome carrying it through the airport as it didn’t lock and would suddenly open if I grabbed it a certain way.
great tripod for the price!…
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
PRO: light weight, slick, nice built not wobbly, great price
double bubble level, 2 quick release plates, carrying handle, weight hook, great full extended height!
CON: no bag, bubble level on the quick release plates are off by a little a bit poor quality on those plates, twisted legs joints seems like it could come lose and fall off at times
CONCLUSION: great price vs quality … if you’re not a heavy tripod user and you have a light/medium format camera this tripod is GOLD!!! but if you’re using a FF and large telephoto lens I’d consider a ballhead & a manfrotto but for my XSi and 18-55mm + 50mm this tripod works perfectly fine, no shakiness, very steady when shooting, tilting, pan shots are great as well…plus I applied for the amazon visa card and got $30 back so basically it only costed me $5 … you can’t go wrong with that
Sunpak Tripod is GREAT!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Hi!
I ordered this Tripod for my Canon FS100 Video Camera.
Pro’s:
* Delivered Early
* Came with extra screw-in thing.
* Extends really high.
* Locking clasps for extending legs so it dosent fall down.
* Folds up so you could hang it in a closet or other space and even has a hook.
Con’s:
* It looked a bit like it had been used before.
* the little knobs at the bottom that it sits on looked messed up. (Fixed them though)
* Has a knob to twist so it will extend but there is a pole in the way
Overall:
Overall, this was a really great decision. I wanted a tripod and i got one! This slim tripod extends to be really tall. If you are thinking about buying this , dont doubt yourself one bit! Just buy it! its totally worth it!
loose head
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The head became very loose on this tripod after only a few weeks. I lost it and will but a different one.
Nice tripod for the price
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
For $30, this tripod does a great job. Spend another $100 and you can get one with more metal parts. I just use this tripod at family events and short travels. Can’t really take it on outdoor hikes because of its size and weight. I shoot photos and videos with it and have had no problems with it. Overall, it’s a simple, adaptable and inexpensive tripod to own.
SUNPAK 9002DX:
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m disabled and on a very limited income, so before buying this tripod, I looked at numerous reviews, only to find so many conflicting statements, that it was hard to decide, although most of the good reviews seemed to be written by people with more credibility. I also meticulously examined a photograph of the tripod, comparing it to the attributes mentioned in the description, and finally decided that it was unquestionably a good buy. When I received the tripod today, which I purchased from Amazon.com, LLC, I was not in the least disappointed. The fit and finish was very good, all adjusting functions were smooth, and the quick release worked flawlessly. This tripod is well worth the price offered by Amazon. Michael J.
Great for the price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have used this items a couple times.
You can tell that it is a cheaper tri-pod, but for the money im very happy with it.
If you are someone that simply needs a tripod every now and then, this would work perfect. If you are a professional that uses it every day, you may want to buy something a little nicer.
Although it has work flawlessly thus far, i can see some of the plastic parts on it failing after a while.
Im giving it 5 stars because for the price it works great and is exactly what i needed.
Light and functional
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I use this tripod in my kitchen to take pictures of food. Thus, I don’t have anything to say about its sturdiness in potentially windy conditions outdoors. That said, it’s working out well for me. The range of heights is quite sufficient. The extension of the legs isn’t as smooth as some other tripods I’ve used: I usually have to bend down and pull, rather than just releasing the latch. I also don’t find the level very useful, as my camera completely hides it from view. But that’s what you get for 30 bucks, and I’m happy.
Very pleased
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was very pleased at the quality of the Tri-pod. It’s sleek, well built, sturdy and in my estimation a good bargain for the money.
4 Stars for the Sunpak 9002DX – Great Tripod for the Beginners
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
UPS just delivered this tripod and i played around with this for a while. Lots of features. The tripod allows you to move the camera in almost all possible directions. Perhaps the best feature is when fully collapsed, it stands around 25 inches high. However when fully expanded. It around 6.5 ft high. So now matter how tall you are(unless you play in the NBA) you would be able to extend the height of the camera.
Why did i not give it 5 stars? As many other reviews, i agree that the plastic material used is nowhere near top quality and the entire tripod doesnt feel rock solid. But its solid enough for me(being a beginner).
And yeah, the extra camera mount is a plus. Now i can mounts my other camera on the same tripod real quick without having to remove the mount from first camera.
And yeah, free shipping and no tax is a good reason to buy this from Amazon.
Solid product
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have been looking for a tripod for quite some time. I went to the store to see the real thing, but was disappointed at how small the cheap ones are (and of course, the bigger ones are very expensive). Then I found this one on Amazon, which I think might be a discontinued item because it’s not on Sunpak web site. I’m very pleased with this product. It’s well-made, very sturdy and more than enough for an average user like me. I use this when recording my baby’s daily activity and it’s definitely doing its job well. With what I paid for on Amazon, it’s worth every penny. Highly recommended.
Bad Experience
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I ordered this tripod through Amazon and it came a couple days later but when I opened the package I heard some rattling. When I took the tripod out of the plastic bag that it comes in, I noticed a couple of little black plastic pieces and quickly realized that it was from something that had broken inside the tripod. When I pulled the tripod out and extended the legs, one of the three quickly fell to the floor and came right off the tripod body. It appears that the connector that holds the leg on to the body was broken and it looks like it is made out of very cheap plastic. I don’t see how this item would have a long lifespan being built with this cheap plastic.
After I realized that the tripod was broken and could not work at all, I called Amazon support to see if they could get another one shipped out quickly. Of course I was connected with Adam from India and he told me that there was no way to do this because they were on backorder until the second week of Feb. (1 month from now); however he told me that I could order it from an Amazon reseller for $15 extra + $20 for shipping if I’d like.
I needed this tripod because I’m leaving the country in a couple of days so I couldn’t wait for Amazon to restock it’s warehouse. Bad experience with Sunpak and bad experience with Amazon.
Better than expected
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought this tri-pod for my teenage son. I was a little hesitant, as some reviews tended to depict the product as cheaply made and unstable.
I have to think those reviewers were used to more professional-grade photographic equipment. This project exceeded my and my son’s expectations. It’s easy to use, seems well-made and well-equipped; it’s light and easy to carry. It’s everything we wanted and much higher quality than we expected for the price.
This purchase is not being used by professional photographers, so I’m not comparing it to more expensive models made for such use. But for the average photo taker/video maker, it’s a great choice!
Great value for light-medium duty use.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I wasn’t expecting much from a $30 tripod, but I’m happy with the 9002DX. I’m using it mostly for stargazing with my Celestron 15×70 binoculars, and it works well. I’ve also used it to take some nighttime pictures. The tripod is lightweight, and fairly sturdy. It seems pretty well built for the price. It is rated as ‘medium duty’, and I agree with that. If you need something for ‘heavy-duty’ work, then look at something better. For the price, it would be tough to find a better tripod. Just don’t expect $100 performance from it.
Sunpak 620-092 9002DX tripod
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
If your a professional you will probably be spending alot more than about $40. on a tripod. For the rest of us, this is a great buy in my opinion. It is very adjustable, seems to be well built, and so far does everything I could ask of it. It also has a quick-release so you can “pop” the camera off in a second if necessary (which I find very useful), it’s pretty light too. I haven’t traveled with it yet, so I’ll reserve judgment on that for now. I guess the bottom line is for amatures like myself it’s a great product. It does everything tripods costing two to three times as much do.
excellant quality
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Light weight and well built with many ways to customize your needs. My husband loves it and uses it frequently. Service was prompt, would buy from them again.
Can Amazon please lern how to ship things?
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Amazon had to ship a replacement tripod to me due to it being damaged the first time. Both packages were packed very poorly and I am surprised the second tripod works properly.
Once I was able to get past that, this tripod is what I expected. The quick-release heads are very useful if you have more than one camera. This tripod has bubble leveling on the tripod body, as well as on the heads. I would recommend this product to a casual photographer who is looking to stabilize their camera in almost any situation.
Over priced
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Honestly, this cost way more than it should have. This is worth 20, maybe 30 dollars. If you’re going to spend 50 dollars, you should go with a ball head for panning and the like. In the time I got it, some of the cheap plastic parts have already broken off, and I had to send it in for replacement once.
OK, but with a bit of problem
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
It’s worth the price. The only problem I have is with the ‘pop-up’ button in front of the manual screw that holds the camera to the pad of the tripod. It’s supposed to poke the hole under the camera to prevent the camera from moving side-to-side on the pad. Button is so small that my camera moves laterally by about 20 degrees. Maybe, a replaceable or adjustable button should be provided to minimize this problem.