So a tripod is a compromise: on the one hand, it should be so light that it is not too fast interferes with bulky dimensions or weight annoying when photo-excursion. On the other hand, there is a camera body with a telephoto lens - both together can weigh up to three kilograms - provide a secure footing. This balance between weight reduction and mechanical stability seems largely succeeded. The stand must in its handy zip bag with our photo safaris.
Because it is obviously made for the lower price segment, there are inevitably some mechanical compromises that limit the long-term stability and the practical value of something. Processing appears at first glance sound, but the crossbars with the center column and the legs with cheap rivets and not screws are connected. Despite the crossbars the tripod is not particularly rigid.
The reviewer "Fassdaubi" has observed that the plastic handle of the height-adjustable center column on the aluminum teeth of the center bar leaves abrasion. And precision are fetishists complain if they bring with the help of two spirit the tripod in the scale and then have to find that the quick-release plate is only approximately horizontally. Who 'about' is not enough, need a more professional - looking tool - and more expensive. Let but the church in the village and stay with the requirements of a casual photographer: a photo camera can be directed at a subject quite quickly and reliably with the AmazonBasics. Here, the handy travel tripod reaches a comfortable working height of 157 centimeters.
However, if you screwed his video camera on this stand, very quickly lose the fun. In three-way Neiger much plastic was installed. Here plastic surfaces rub against plastic surfaces and will not work without stuttering vonstatten. A buttery pan will not bring this tripod head about. The inclination of the head does something pleasing.
Overall, I can make friends with the aforementioned compromises. Sharp photos, jerky pans: the tripod is not a lifetime investment, opportunity photographers can draw buying into consideration, videographers should take more money into their own hands and are looking for a more suitable base. Since the tripod is expressly described in the product description as a video tripod, I think three star overall appropriate.
(Because the price of the product currently is not certain at the moment a final cost-benefit analysis is not possible - as of 24.04.2012). Gratifying is the unspectacular appearance of the stand in a "frustration free" packaging that causes significantly less waste.
