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Zeikos ZE-TR101A 72-Inch Full Size Tripod |  | Brand: Zeikos
Category: Photography
List Price: $69.99
Buy New: $18.99
as of 9/9/2010 21:36 EDT details
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Rating:  15 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.8
Dimensions (in): 4.8 x 4.8 x 28
MPN: ZE-TR101A
Model: ZE-TR101A
UPC: 811709010081
EAN: 0811709010081
ASIN: B001EYBA9G
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| » | Extends to 72-Inch | | » | Non slip foam for an easy grip | | » | 3 way pan head | | » | Mid level bracing system | | » | Bubble level |
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Product Description
Special Carrying Handle
Professional Foam Grip
Self Leveling Rubber Legtip
Built In Bubble Leveling
3-Way Pan Head
3-Section Leg
Quick leverlock
Rubber Legtip
Deluxe Soft Case
This product has a 10 year Limited warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 15
 Great for the money spent!! July 24, 2010
Stephanie23
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just got the tripod and I really like it. It's light and after a minute or two to check it out and learn how to use it, its an amazing deal. I would recommend it to anyone!
 Very poor quality control May 19, 2010
exmixer (New Jersey USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this tripod for casual use after reading the generally good reviews. However...
Opened the box, unzipped the carrying case and pulled the tripod up and out. It then attempted to take a couple of swings at me, as not one, but two of the legs came out of their plastic/nylon(?) 'hinges', falling outwards and down. On one, the hinge itself came apart; the other, the leg part attached to the hinge came out. Not sure what the deal is with the leg detaching from the hinge, there's no pressure fit at all, so I'm guessing someone forgot the epoxy. Note that the hinge isn't broken, just too loose to hold the 'pin'. I'll try to post a picture of the tripod 'as is'.
Regardless of the condition the tripod arrived in, I doubt I'd purchase this brand again. The feel of the moving parts (crank etc.) was stiff, the support members were flimsy etc., overall, there's nothing I'd recommend about this tripod. I received the RMA/UPS info from Amazon this morning, that part of this went very well ;-) I should add that I've purchased dozens of items from Amazon over time, this is the first real loser item I've seen them sell.
This Is A Great Tripod April 24, 2010
Debby Dickerson (Clarksville, AR USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is my first tripod. Wanted one to take family group photos on holidays. Even though it didn't come with instructions (would have been helpful since I didn't know how to use it) I easily figured it out. I have a Kodak Easy Share camera & it is very stable for me. I know that there were some negative comments about it being top heavy for more professional cameras but for me, this is just perfect. Don't worry if the instructions are missing, if that happens to you. It is VERY easy to figure out. If I can do it...anybody can do it!
 A cheapo tripod with height April 22, 2010
A. Lohr (Buffalo, NY USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
First off, I would have given the tripod a 2 1/2 star rating if possible, but opted for 2 over 3 to balance against what I deem to be excessively positive reviews.
When I started shopping for a tripod, my main concern was to find something affordable that had enough height that I would rarely have to raise the center column (this seriously compromises stability) and would allow me to take vertical photos which my Velbon 607 Videmate does not (if you're shopping for a tripod for video, the 607 is an amazing tripod for the money). By the description and reviews, this tripod appeared to fit the bill.
When it arrived I was initially impressed by the apparent quality of the tripod. While the legs aren't heavy duty or more expensive material, the same money at Best Buy won't get you something as sturdy or tall, and the padding, carrying handle and functional dual bubble levels seemed like icing on the cake.
The main problem, however, lies in the quick release plate. For those who don't know, this is the component you attach to the bottom of your camera that allows it to latch onto the tripod. The issue is that it simply isn't very secure on the camera itself. I bought this tripod mainly so I can shoot vertical (portrait) photos, but if I put my old, 80-200 telephoto lens on this thing and turn it for a vertical shot, it simply spins and points downward. The camera and lens together weigh between 2-2.5 pounds.
I tried tightening the screw on the plate as tight as I could, but the small plastic knob is impossible to get a firm grip around. It does have a shallow notch with which you can use a nickel to tighten it further, but after two uses I can already see the plastic stripping away. And after tightening as far as it would go, the camera would still spin loose with the lightest touch.
It does, however, seem to work ok when using a very light lens like the stock 18-55, so maybe it won't be so bad when I get my new, lighter telephoto lens, but I'm not terribly optimistic.
The second issue I have also deals with the tripod head. When you tilt the head for a vertical shot, the thing goes about 10 degrees past vertical, which means you need to manually align the camera by pushing it left and right on a sticky, plastic hinge, and neither bubble level is designed to help you in this regard. You'll just have to eye it up.
Third and finally, while the leg clamps do keep the legs from slipping, a few of them pop loose with hardly any force. Just brushing against it with the seam of your jeans is enough to pop it loose and cause a leg segment to suddenly collapse.
So ultimately, if you need a cheap but tall tripod (I'm 5'11" and don't need to extend the center column on this thing), and either don't really need vertical photos or are using a very light camera, this isn't that bad. However, for my DSLR I'm wishing I spent a bit more and got something with a better quality head. Also, if you're looking for something for video, I'd recommend going with the Velbon 607 if you have any intention of panning while filming as this thing is far too sticky.
Large Tripod March 14, 2010
Steven Hodge (Irving, Texas)
I love my tripod! I've used it a few times already. It is very simple/easy to operate. I love the crank that it has to raise or lower my camcorder. I do internet marketing and so it is a fantastic tool. I will purchase more in the future along with camcorders to increase camera angles. Thanks
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