With the tripod itself a carrying bag, a shoulder and a hex wrench is supplied. Why do we need the latter, to follow later. At first glance, the tripod can look very sophisticated and stable, this impression remains at a closer look and try to exist. For the most part, there is Fotopro aluminum and important parts that can be accessed using the hand, here are still covered with foam, so that does not have to be afraid of the aluminum the trouble even when cold. The legs can extend each with three extensions. This can be done with one hand, by holding all three screw simultaneously and trips with a short rotation. Here, however, one should not turn too far, otherwise you have the same the whole foot in his hand. Unfortunately, here was already my first big minus to find. On one leg are two of the plastic sheaths, which are intended to prevent the a pipe part can be pulled out completely broken, so I have to watch exactly now how far I prefer the individual parts of that leg out. This is annoying, but I screwed either by force, or the tripod anything else done that reason would have to punish me so. Common.
Nevertheless, the rest will also be tested.
If one set up the tripod ready, that's a really stable thing. Nothing is loose or slips. Unfortunately, you can not attach spikes or similar, but perhaps as many outdoor photographers is likely to be an important point on the feet.
The center column is adjustable by releasing another screw on the side and in height, one would like but make the horizontal rotary movement of the whole head easier or harder, the angle of the legs with the Allen key (aha!), You first have to enlarge, or else to get with slightly larger hands this Pivot option below the tripod point slightly heavier Herran. Compactness has not always completely positive aspects.
The entire head portion can be rotated in the horizontal, this helps even a simple level gauge with arrow pointing to read how far one has to adjust the alignment. Unfortunately, the space provided locking is also responsible if I can move the overlying ball head with the Aufliegeplatte or not. So I want to just turn my camera in the horizontal, I have to hold on, because the ball joint is equal to solve and the rest of my position and the same goes with flutes, so a complete realignment is necessary. That's annoying.
Really beautiful, however, are the 3 water trucks to help the exact orientation of my camera. Three of them are rather unusual in this price range. Top.
Another frustration point is unfortunately to be found on the removable disk. She is fast to install and if I have no money at hand, a small hook is attached to the screw to fix the plate fixed to the camera. However, are located on the underside of the plate two completely meaningless cog, which protrude beyond the metal (see product images). So is effectively prevented that you can put the plate quickly into the lens. I am now really no photo and no tripod pro but: If the purpose of a quick release plate is not just that, that you fix and easily in the stand "Sliden" his camera? Why such little screw mount, I first have to remove a small Allen, so I can bring the board really for their contrary purpose? A benefit I could not find here the best of intentions. I let myself but of course happy to teach, if I've got overlooked something fundamental. Please use the comments this end, thank you :)
All in all, the Rollei Fotopro PGA-484 God knows no bad tripod, but complained of mine points have prevented me from a better rating. For the price this is just ok and is with 3 stars thus quite "satisfactory" to go as.
