Sturdy, Reliable, easy to set up and use. Durable and rugged. Stable platform. Good looking.

Too heavy to be a backpacking tripod.

Black version of 3011 tripod. Try this tripod -
will get your job done right. Easy to use so that you can concentrate on what's important - photography!

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Very sturdy, black color helps you hide in nature, high max height, Will work well with 35mm or medium format, match it up with a ball head & quick release and your all set.

no spikes for feet

Good value, although I'm a beginner, this was recommended to me buy a professional as being a set of legs that could last me a very long time.

Customer Service

not needed

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other Bogen/Manfrotto

Solid

Heavy

This is a really well-made, rock-solid tripod that will steady a mounted camera properly, even with the tubes nearly fully extended. Compared to a similar Slik model (lightweight, but a toy by comparison), the Bogen really works. The only downside is that it weighs a ton, and I don't think I could really carry it anywhere hiking without stroking out. Mated with a quick-release ball head, it's just a pleasure to use, and should last many years.

Very well made. Excellent.

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Not used

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Slik, various