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I really looked hard at the various light (sub-3 lb) tripod options to use with my Canon Powershot S2 IS. Lighter the better, but I also really wanted a 3-way pan head and all of the little nice extras that I could get: bubble level, quick set-up/tear-down, fits inside of carry-on luggage, good build quality, comes with a bag, good hand crank, etc.

It definitely fit the bill perfectly, and was ONLY 2 lbs! Of course you don't get super strong wind-proof stability at that weight, but I was really quite happy with the overall stability on my recent vacation. When there was a strong wind, I leaned a bag, backpack, or beach towel around one of the legs and that gave me more piece of mind... but I think it probably would have been fine... especially when not fully extended to max height.

Before buying it, the max height was actually my only real concern -- would it be tall enough to take good people pictures/outdoor portraits while I was on my vacation? My experience says -- Yes, great people shots (and so much better than the typical shot you get by asking a passing by stranger to take a photo for you)!

Don't hesitate, just buy this one!

I received this tripod for Christmas and I am totally delighted with it! It comes with a case and is small and light enough for me to carry. In just a few days use, it has made a difference on my low light level and non-flash photos.

I have a very small camera (a Canon SD450) and find this tripod to be a perfect match. It is light and small and easy to carry with the included canvas case. It has a few nice features that I didn't expect (even though I read the text!) like the bubble level on the platform.

This product is an excellent value. However, the shipping cost as much as the tripod. Of course, that is not the tripod's fault.

This tripod is too short (I virtually always use it extended to full height, including the head), too flimsy (it struggles to hold my Canon 400D still, even with a small lens), and difficult to adjust (the same camera is virtually impossible to hold at much of an angle). The removable head is also a bit flimsy. However, it's also light, and ridiculously cheap. Don't pay more than $15 for it, and you won't be disappointed.

I bought this tripod stand recently from Amazon, and I must say, I am quite impressed by the product - light-weight, yet sturdy, and able to handle my bulky Canon EOS 300D (DSLR) can't come naturally to tripods, but this one does the job just fine. I recently made a trip to the Niagara falls, and I happened to be there at 0300 (local time), and used this gadget to take snaps of the river in the natural light mode, and they have come out simply awesome!

Add to all this, other pretty features like the bubble level, a free carry-on bag (that's actually 1/3rd of the max. extended length of this tripod!), so many cranks I forget at least one of them on most ocassions... it just never fails to amaze me!

Why not 5 stars? When you are handling a camera as heavy as my DSLR (weighing more than 4.5 lbs), the fact that the tripod weighs only 2 lbs does little to add in terms of comforting you while trying to balance the camera. While I have rarely used the fully extended length of this tripod, I am kind of worried about the safety of the camera, and so end up using the full length a little cautiously. Not once have I had a chance to doubt the stability of this though, but the nagging fear remains...

But don't let this deter you from going ahead and buying this extremely fine piece of machine. It is well worth the price, and well suited for at least 90% of cameras out there!