SLIK PRO 700DX Professional Tripod with Panhead (615-315)

SLIK's exclusive A.M.T. tremendous titanium alloy legs make the PRO 700 DX tripod rock steady yet lighter than it looks. The A.M.T. alloy has a 40% greater strength to weight ration than standard aluminum, meaning the legs are lighter weight yet stronger than the standard metal used in most of today's tripods. Able to handling the weight of massive format (4x5) field cameras or heavy, long telephoto lenses, The PRO 700 DX offer professional photographers and advanced amateurs the strength and stability they need while its size, and the use of A.M.T. alloy, make it lighter weight and more transportable than THE PROFESSIONAL series. A tripod ought to be simple to make use of, so that that you spend more time concentrating on your photography than you do your equipment. The PRO 700 DX makes setting up simple with secure yet speedy speed release leg locks, gearless middle column, and three position adjustable angle leg locks for simple set up on uneven ground or steps. The adjustable angle locks combined with the PRO 700 DX Short Column (optional accessory) permit the tripod to be lowered to 15 inches for low angle, or macro photography in the field. The included PRO 700 DX all-metal 3-way pan head has of the fasted and simplest to make use of speedy release plates in the industry. SLIK made a circular speedy release plate that can secure the camera to the tripod pointing in any direction, making attaching your camera (one time the SLIK speedy release plate is attached) more intuitive than most other heads that have squared off or angled plates.Value, today it is more important then ever. Compare the cost and features of the PRO 700 DX to other manufacturers' professional camera supports and you will notice that dollar for dollar and feature for feature, this is of the best values in a professional tripod available.

by Tomas(USE)
My favourite part of this tripod technique has to be the simple but smart "Quick Shoe" it is round & pops in & out with a flick of the locking lever. Mounting the shoe to the camera is simple with the mount screw that is fixed to the middle of the shoe.. tuist untill it is tight. I have no issues leaving this mounted to my cameras on a regular basis. Some other brands stick out so that you can not set the camera down without making it unstable... & other shoes are  impossible to mount firmly to the camera.

This tripod has handy bubble levels, a max height of 74 inches (great for us taller photographers) & an optional short middle colum for low level shots.

Buy this tripod & it ought to outlast your camera.

Sunpak 623PX 66-inch Pro Carbon Fiber Tripod - with 3-Way Pan Head & Quick-Release Plate plus Carry Case - for Digital SLR Cameras & Video Camcorders

Sunpak 623PX 66-inch Pro Carbon Fiber Tripod - with 3-Way Pan Head & …

Product Description

Get increased performance and extraordinarily sharp pictures that will exceed your expectations!
The Sunpak PRO 623PX Carbon Fiber tripod is focused on the needs for the serious amateur and working professional photographers using the latest DSLR cameras. This is an ultra-light, full size model which is among the lightest, most portable and affordable in its class. The PRO 623PX is constructed of strong, durable, lightweight carbon fiber legs. Other features include leg wraps, reversible 1/4"-20 / 3/8" threadedscrew, removable 3-way ultra-smooth photo/ video panhead with quick release.
Main Reasons to use a Tripod:
♦ Getmaximum image quality whether you are shooting stills or video.
♦ Extremely Sharp pictures even at the shorter focal lengths and macro applications, never mind at the extreme telephoto settings where every little movement is magnified and reduces picture sharpness.
♦ Avoid camera shake from hand holding, and never worry about shooting at slower shutter speeds.

Lightweight and sturdy, this tripod is supplied with a fitted case and 3-way photo/video panhead with quick release plate with video indexing pin; it can be easily taken anywhere to gain maximum performance from your Camera.
Key Features:
♦ Lightweight carbon fiber constructed legs
♦ Designed for the latest DSLR cameras and camcorders
♦ Removable 3-way photo/video panhead with quick release plate with video indexing pin
♦ Retractable spiked feet
♦ Reversible 1/4"-20 / 3/8" threaded screw
♦ Bubble level
♦ Neoprene leg wraps
♦ 3-position leg angle locks for low angle photography
♦ Second short center column for low level photography
♦ Retractable leg spikes
♦ Extends to 66 inches
♦ Folds to 26 inches
♦ Weight 4.5 lbs.

by Sandro(Brazil)

Camera Tripod - ALZO all metal Ball Head - 60" - All metal heavy duty for all SLR cameras - comparable to Bogen Manfrotto 190XB - by alzodigital.com

Camera Tripod - ALZO all metal Ball Head - 60" - All metal heavy duty for all SLR cameras - comparable to Bogen Manfrotto 190XB - by alzodigital.com

Product Description

FREE SHIPPING: This sturdy, aluminum alloy ball head camera tripod is designed for studio photography. Features quick release camera platform w/ snap lock and 3-section locking legs. Center riser adjusts 10", length coll.-full: 18"-60", weight: 5.5 lbs

by Santoni(Swiss)

This is the first ballhead tripod that I have bought. It is not the most costly. But it fit in to my budget. And so far it's done everything I have wanted it to. It is a small heavyier than I wanted it to be, but that is me. For anyone beginning out and looking for something at a lovely cost, I would recommend it.

Manfrotto 501HDV Video Head - Replaces 501

      by Damara S(Ind)
keep in mind that in the event you stick with it & increase your skills,
then you will finally hit the wall with this head's capabilities.
If you require a USEABLE "Entry Level" Liquid Head - this is five Stars all the way!!
No, seriously... for the money it cannot be beat.
But like I said, it is about the money!
& if you are looking for the most bang for your budgetary bucks,
then the Manfrotto 501HDV Liquid Head is what you require.
I got mine as a kit about four years ago, & it came with an wonderful set of
Manfrotto sticks (531MVB2) that are still going strong after A LOT of use (& abuse).
I only recently upgraded those sticks with the newly released Manfrotto 504HD liquid head.
WOW, what a difference. & now my 501HDV lives on-top of my Kessler Crane Slider.
So years later, I am still getting great mileage out of this elderly workhorse 501HDV head.