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(More customer reviews)This was the first tripod since I started shooting seriously.
1. The weight is light, and the construction of the leg part is excellent. Considering the leg part only, it is very stable, easy to manipulate, including the fold and unfold - extension of the legs.
2. It is very tall - I am 6' 2" and I did not feel much uncomfort with that.
3. The head part is a bit fishy - compared to the leg part. There is a few problems I met with the head since 2004. First, it is takes some effort to point the lens to designated target. When I was shooting moon - given a 300mm lens on a 1.6x DSLR in New York, it takes great effort to point the focusing point to the moon. Second, the quick release board is not quite stable - in some degree it kills the stable legs.
Given the price of the tripod - it is a reasonable starting tripod for folks shoot seriously. Even in day time, shooting scenically, a tripod will offer you much sharper image than handhold with shutter speed slower than 1/200s.
I used it for more than two years now and I upgraded to a Bogen 3021BPro and a Benro ball head (a A-S compatible ball head made by a China manufacture, got on ebay), they works noticebly better but cost me $330.
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Ideally suited for compact, 35mm SLR\'s, or the new generation of lightweight camcorders, the 728B is a 4-section tripod that provides a stable platform for rock steady shots.Lightweight and compact, the legs are constructed of sturdy multifaceted tubular aluminum that features new quick flip lever leg locks for fast set-up and breakdown. The shoulder of the tripod is made of cast aluminum to increase rigidity, and it incorporates a unique single hinge design which allows for a more compact leg section when folded.The center column is also reversible for low-angle shots, and the integrated 3-way head is also made of cast aluminum and features a quick release plate. Pan and tilt movements are extremely smooth to allow for clean video pans and tilts, and a rucksack-style bag (MBAGD) is also included.Features:
Built in 3 way pan head suitable for use with sm video/photo camHead has separate pan/tilt lockQuick Release PlateUnique Single hinge leg pivot systemSupplied with Carrying Case
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