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Manfrotto 728B Digi Compact Tripod with Integrated 3-Way Head and Carrying Bag (Black)
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(4.5 out of 5)
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Solid
(5 out of 5) by Donald H. Nguyen on Mar 28, 2007This is a solid tripod -- very well constructed. It's easy to use, too. In hindsight, I might have opted instead for the ball head, and the quick release, but that's minor. I think this one is actually more solid.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
Engineering Could Be Better - Head Assembly Came Apart
(3 out of 5) by Thomas Merck on Dec 3, 2007 (Herndon, VA)I had this tripod for little over a year and used it exclusively indoors (still in like new condition). Functionally it worked well though the locked positions didn't always hold as tightly as I expected.
Overall I was satified until just recently when I pulled it out to do some shooting. I started to move the head when it suddenly disassembled. Apparently the three screws that attached it were no longer secure.
I took apart the head by removing the plastic cover and unscrewing the mount. Needless to say what I found inside was indicative of poor engineering and what looks like a stop gap solution. There is a loose metal square (very uneven) that is put in to keep a bolt in position, secondly the three screws are so short that they barely grip the thread when tightened. At this price level I expect well machined parts and some thought given to the correct screw length.
Overall I was satified until just recently when I pulled it out to do some shooting. I started to move the head when it suddenly disassembled. Apparently the three screws that attached it were no longer secure.
I took apart the head by removing the plastic cover and unscrewing the mount. Needless to say what I found inside was indicative of poor engineering and what looks like a stop gap solution. There is a loose metal square (very uneven) that is put in to keep a bolt in position, secondly the three screws are so short that they barely grip the thread when tightened. At this price level I expect well machined parts and some thought given to the correct screw length.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Good for the money
(4 out of 5) by Byron A. Lentz on Feb 8, 2008 (Tulsa, Oklahoma)Not as stable as I hoped, but servicable and a good buy for the money. if you will be using LARGE lens you may want a hever system which means more money, so as I said good product for the money.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
For the price, it's definitely worth it for the traveling photographer
(4 out of 5) by David P. Scaglione on Jan 27, 2007I travel all over the US with this tripod and while it's not perfect, it's definitely more than sufficient to handle even my hefty Mamiya C330 with ease. It's definitely a rugged tripod as I have dropped it 2 stories and it barely even sustained a scratch. My only complaint is that I wish it had a ball head, but the weight and size make it acceptable for airline flight.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Decent tripod, EXCELLENT customer service
(4 out of 5) by Sidharth Kodikal on Jul 12, 2007 (Austin, TX USA)While this is a good upgrade from the cheap plastic tripod I was used to, I'm not too impressed by its stability.
The legs are good and sturdy (unless completely extended), but I'm not sure whether the slight instability comes from the integrated head or the center column.
It's well built and definitely seems very durable. Size/weight is perfect for travel/carrying around. The bag it comes in is great quality.
Overall - a decent entry level tripod imo.
When I received the tripod, the little metal ring that's used to tighten the quick release plate on to the camera was broken. I called amazon, and they instantly shipped me a replacement tripod which reached me the very next morning. 5 stars to amazon for their excellent customer service.
The legs are good and sturdy (unless completely extended), but I'm not sure whether the slight instability comes from the integrated head or the center column.
It's well built and definitely seems very durable. Size/weight is perfect for travel/carrying around. The bag it comes in is great quality.
Overall - a decent entry level tripod imo.
When I received the tripod, the little metal ring that's used to tighten the quick release plate on to the camera was broken. I called amazon, and they instantly shipped me a replacement tripod which reached me the very next morning. 5 stars to amazon for their excellent customer service.