Vista Explorer 60″ Lightweight Tripod with Tripod Bag
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Jul/0913
Jul/0913
The Explorer Tripod is perfect for digital, video and still cameras up to 4 pounds. Featuring quick release leg locks and 3 way pan head, this tripod is a breeze to set up. Utilizing a geared center post, this extends from 22″ to 60″ giving great range. Extra leg support offers better stability. Tripod bag included.
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12:29 am on July 16th, 2009
This low cost tripod came up as a promotional offer when purchasing a camera so I really wasn’t expecting much since the price was so low. I figured the tripod bag would cost nearly that much so decided to give it a try. While by no means is this a professional model, it is an excellent value for an affordable starter tripod or spare.
Features:
Relatively lightweight – certainly not in the lightest class but sturdy and still manages to remain light enough to not tire for standard use.
Ability to rotate in all directions.
Quick connect/disconnect feature.
Able to hold decent sized DSLR not just super light weight point and shoot models.
Decent little canvas bag.
Quick hang hook.
Good spread – fairly steady.
Ability to set-up on non level surface.
All in all, this is a terrific starter tripod or spare you can toss around, leave in the car etc for a very affordable price. Not sure about durability since I’ve only had a short period of time but like I mentioned before, at the current sales price a tripod bag will cost you nearly the same amount. This should have a little life in it and can double for other uses later. Better than expected at this price!
1:27 am on July 16th, 2009
Pros: Good height, quick detach, fairly good construction, lightweight, low price.
Negative: At full extension the lower leg segments are a little flimsy.
Still great features for the price. No real complaints.
1:42 am on July 16th, 2009
i also got this tripod with my camera on a promotional offer and didnt expect much but i was surprised in how versatile and sturdy it is!
you can point it in any direction and orient the camera how you like. big plus for me because i like to point my camera at the sky.
the locking mechanisms allow you to control how tight or loose you want to be able to move your camera very well. at the appropriate tightness, you can move the camera very smoothly and it will stay in place when you let go, but make sure its not too loose. all the tightning nuts can all be adjusted by hand too, including the piece that connects to the camera(ive seen some tripods that require a screwdriver).
this tripod is sturdy, and can be set up very quickly. and it packs up nicely. i can attach it to my rebel camera bag with no problems.
Im very happy with this tripod.
2:01 am on July 16th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product
I haven’t used this tripod yet but it looks like a great product. It is built well and feels very sturdy. Geat price for this tripod.
2:16 am on July 16th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lite Tripod 60″
Exactly as was advertised-easy to set up and to carry-If using a large camera or a spotting scope there will be some shake-especially in the wind.
4:50 am on July 16th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Tripod!!!
This Tripod is PERFECT for my Samsung mini digital recorder. Its pretty sturdy, easy to set up and just what I was looking for and for an excellent price.
7:12 am on July 16th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Tripod
This is an excellent tripod for beginners and starters.
Not really professional type of tripod, but for the price is totally worth it.
8:09 am on July 16th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great starter tripod
I got this as a starter tripod to use with my Nikon D40. It serves its purpose well for taking longer exposures of still objects, for group portraits that I’m supposed to be in,…
10:54 am on July 16th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
just as described
good product, just the quality you would expect from vista. not too light, so thing won’t go flying at the top of a fjord.
1:46 pm on July 16th, 2009
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Introductory Tripod
I purchased this item for $24.67 when I bought my first digital SLR. It is an excellent introductory tripod. Lightweight, but good design and solid construction.
4:17 pm on July 16th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty decent tripod for the $$
So what do you all want for an inexpensive tripod?! I have 2 really OLD tripods and needed a new one quickly & cheap for schlepping around.
5:03 pm on July 16th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasently Surprised
I had several tripods dating from the 60’s and 70’s that I thought were adequate. I couldn’t believe how far tripods have advanced since those expensive, primitive models.
6:45 pm on July 16th, 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
tripod
Was what my husband was looking for; price was right, quality was good. Glad to have made the purchase