Best Tripod – Velbon Ultra Maxi L Tripod

Velbon Ultra Maxi L Tripod

By Velbon

Camera Tripods UK

Category: Best Tripod

Customer Reviews of Velbon Ultra Maxi L Tripod

Reviewed by Matthew Wild
As predicted – a excellent reduced-value tripod

I know there is a good deal of bias in the photography group in opposition to low-cost tripods – but the truth is that several amateurs don’t have that kind of income to invest, or probably will not want to, on some thing that may possibly only appear out on unique occasions or such.I am satisfied I acquired this tripod – it proves that regardless of the scaremongering, a low cost tripod can be entirely sufficient for basic pictures. Certainly doesn’t have a ‘cheap’ feeling to it. I’m positive it might blow above in large winds, and it undoubtedly moves if I drive it, but it certain beats shooting hand-held.And in simple fact it is a lot sturdier than I hoped for. It appears properly created, and nicely-developed. I currently have a Panasonic DMC-FZ20, which isn’t specifically a mild digicam, and it’s fine. It is hard for me to say how it would take care of a total SLR with big zoom lenses attached even though (I suspect if you have these kinds of a expert camera you may possibly be better hunting at a higher-finish tripod fairly than threat the products).The leg twist-lock system is great, if a little a lot more fiddly in practice than I would have liked (I can’t assess it to any other tripod below, as I have by no means established up one more one particular with retractable legs). The twisting alone just isn’t that challenging – all sections are locked and unlocked by simply twisting the rubber foot at the stop of the leg. The main difficulty is that if you do not twist entirely then there might be sections that are still locked/unlocked.As it’s not visually clear no matter whether a area is in the locked/unlocked position often you try out to collapse the leg although a area is nevertheless locked, or worse – stand the tripod without a section properly locked (so it is liable to collapse). This has took place to me as soon as previously (do not worry, I caught it), so I will just bear it in thoughts and be more watchful in long term.The equipped head is fine. You need to don’t forget to twist the handle to release and then back once more to lock it in a new place. I did not realise this at initial and was forcing it to shift whilst ‘locked’. This brings about the head to unscrew when panning anti-clockwise. I keep performing it by incident, but I’ll get utilized to it – I imagine it really is common conduct. Like I said, I’m new to this!The other day I experimented with to use the tripod for filming planes at a display. This unsuccessful fairly, and I resorted to hand-held as an alternative for most of the time. It isn’t really feasible to angle the head quite (really) large upwards – I picture much more expensive heads are accessible that permit you to do this far more easily. It’s not a fault in this a single, just a affordable limitation. My principal use will be for landscapes, and its range is far more than broad enough for that.The legs can be locked at distinct heights and angles. In hindsight I possibly need to have completed this to remedy my earlier mentioned dilemma relating to angles. I have not utilised this function a lot however – it really is simple to fail to remember it’s there! When I have utilized it, it seems easy and quick to use.The excess weight of the tripod is exceptional. I do a good deal of going for walks, and this was my principal problem. I necessary to be in a position to get it with me on walks and fail to remember it was there till I necessary it – it is little and light-weight enough that it suits into my backpack good. I deemed that a carbon-fibre product (costly) may possibly be the only way to fulfill me in this, but seemingly not – I’m extremely satisfied.General, an outstanding affordable portable tripod that I extremely advise to any individual who doesn’t need to have anything professional-quality.

Reviewed by Holiday getaway configurations
Its light but……

The little bit of rubber on the screw place lifted of second time of use, the locking method on the legs is genuinely suspect you think its locked then it isn’t really, it feels flimsy and untrustworthy, I never anticipate several years of service. On the additionally aspect it is really gentle and super compact to pack away or carry around if you are just hunting for one thing to take on holiday getaway or are not up to carrying a hefty tripod on walks and moderately low-cost and for that reason probably an ample compromise.

Reviewed by Andris
Really light-weight, but isn’t going to provide as the only tripod you will have

The tripod is truly really light-weight certainly and you will be ready to travel with it easily even in your hand luggage. It is also really flexible and substantial enough for a lot of purposes, nevertheless the lightness of it also delivers some downsides. Below is what I located soon after using it for two years:Pros:- extremely lightweight (under 1 kg)- high adequate when extended (152cm)- has the heart column that you can lower if you do not want the further top but much more balance- really simple to use fast release legs (just twist-lengthen-twist again)- padded legs for extra stability on the floors- extremely compact when folded (just 36cm, so you are going to be capable to carry it in any minimal expense provider hand baggage)Downsides:- not quite secure when fully extended (tip – will not increase the previous section of legs which are the thinnest, this way you will make it more stable)- the minor point to screw the foundation plate to the camera get’s dropped often- the head is effortless to function, but with substantial fat (1kg) on it it isn’t going to stay in the identical situation for lengthy time, i.e. you may not be capable to do timelapses with heavy gear on it, because the camera will slowly tilt down- to fold the legs is very easy, but you have to also loosen equally bolts at the head to make it truly compact (not just 1)All in all it is a fantastic travel tripod that I would recommend if you are pleased to enjoy with the downsides and not shoot timelapse movies with heave equipment on it.

Features and Specifications

• Item Weight:

  1.2 Kg

• Boxed-product Weight: 1.4 Kg
• Item model number: 2412
• ASIN: B000WM91Q0
• Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 10 Nov 2006

More Details

Aluminium – pan-head Max. Height 152cm. Folded 36cm. Weight ,99kg. Max. load one,5kg

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