Quantaray QSX-DigiPro 8500 Tripod Tripods
Quantaray QSX-DigiPro 8500 Tripod Tripods
USER REVIEWS
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[Oct 03, 2006]
Steve Calamia
Strength:
The wide stance ability is nice. It makes it very easy to drop down to a low vantage point without having to adjust the legs for a couple of minutes to get the right perspective. That neoprene wrap might be nice for cold weather, though I haven't had to use that yet. The fact that the three legs aren't tethered to the center makes it easier to find footing for the tripod on uneven ground. The adjustment system feels very solid upon first use.
Weakness:
The leg extensions slowly slip, despite constant tightening of the stays. By the end of the first shoot I was almost breaking the head becuase the adjusting screwposts were digging into the plastic and slipping, so I was constantly tightening them in vain attempts at preventing slipping during a longer exposure. The fact that the three legs are not tied together also means that if you hastily set up the tripod you might not have quite the footing you want and might knock over your tripod, thusly dropping your equipment.
A somewhat lightweight tripod. No bubble levels. Rubber and spike feet. Twist tight holds for the leg extensions. All adjustable portions are secured by screw post. Has all forms of tilt you could want. Will not look around corners for you, though. Legs can be set to expand to a normal stance or to an extremely wide stance.
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