Slik Pro 700DX Tripod Tripods
Slik Pro 700DX Tripod Tripods
USER REVIEWS
[Nov 23, 2001]
Killerbee
Intermediate
Strength:
Sturdy, tall, reasonably light for it''s size and strength. I like the reversing center and ability to change heads. The multi position legs lock solidly in place. No tinkering with twist lock legs.
Weakness:
Wish it came with the optional short center but thats asking for to much at it''s price. A carry bag or sling could have been included since it is light enough for field trips. Good price, excellent quick shoe design. Sturdy construction and reversable center. The leg latches are easier to use and lock better than most twist lock types. Wish it came with the shorter center spoke and the long one. Very sturdy and works well in a studio but light enough to be field carried. Overall a very good tripod for the money ( or just a little more money to ) Customer Service not needed Similar Products Used: Manfrotto heavy tripods, Velbon and Optex video tripods. |
[Dec 20, 2000]
John Popyk
Intermediate
Strength:
very sturdy and surprisingly light
Weakness:
Fast adjustments are just not possible. Pan head instead of ball(some would see this as a strength) I am definetly pleased with how sturdy it is, but for the type of work I do it just takes to long to adjust. I would recomend it for any outdoor photographer. It is light and when collapsed not very large. When you compare what $160 will get you from say Bogen, Slik is the bargan you're looking for. I'm not sorry I bought this tripod but I do wish I would have done more research on heads and how they perform. Customer Service ? Similar Products Used: velbon (junk) |
[Jan 05, 2001]
William Wiseman
Intermediate
Strength:
Height!
Weakness:
A little slow to set up. A graet value for the price. It allowes me (6+ feet) to use my camera w/o stooping or extending the center column. Similar Products Used: various |
[Feb 07, 2001]
Pat Corrill
Intermediate
Strength:
Light; very sturdy; EZ to use quick-lock legs; very tall; good quick release.
Weakness:
Pan/tilt head; no ice points on legs; won't get low without short center column. A very sturdy unit. It folds small but can be set up plenty high. The leg locks make a quick set-up. I wish it had retractable ice points, but a little work with some epoxy putty and sharpened 1/4" bolts made a workable substitute. I don't care for the pan/tilt head (despite the fact that I like the P/T head on my Slik U212). It is difficult to set up and shoot vertically and won't tilt sky-ward to any appreciable degree in horizontal format. I have a Slik Pro 800 ball head on order. The quick release mechanism is very nice - much better than that on the Bogen 3055. It allows movement of the camera before being locked down; it's a secure mechanism and it is easy to mount the camera in place quickly with no chance of a dangerous placement. Overall, I'm very pleased with the unit and would recommend it to any level photographer. Customer Service Adorama exchanged a Bogen for it with no problem. Similar Products Used: Slik U212 tripod; |
[Jul 30, 2001]
Gary Morstad
Intermediate
Strength:
Fairly light weight, sturdy, leveling mechanism and locking devices
Weakness:
none A very strong and tall tripod which is important for me standing 6'1". There is little need to use the post during general photography therefore the camera is as stable as it can be. Customer Service not used Similar Products Used: old smaller vivitar |
[Jul 29, 2001]
Steve M
Expert
Strength:
sturdy
Weakness:
none For the money, I doubt that a better tripod can be found. I have no complaints about the pan head, as I prefer it for landscape photography. Customer Service not needed Similar Products Used: None |
[Nov 28, 1999]
Scott Richmond
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
Pro 700DX Tripod
Strength:
Best value. Easy operation. Nice pan head.
Weakness:
No problems. Pan head is made of lots of plastic, but that helps keep the weight down. I would purchase this tripod again. No problems in supporting: 80-200 2.8, 400mm 5.6. Customer Service No Problems. Similar Products Used: None |
[Nov 21, 1999]
Weerakhan Tantiphaiboontana
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
Pro 700DX Tripod
Strength:
Light, Cheap ,yet Sturdy
Weakness:
A little bit to tall for a 5'10'' guy like me. No optional needle legs. Inexpensive tripod with professional quality. Customer Service none Similar Products Used: none |
[Nov 16, 1999]
James Lowell
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
Pro 700DX Tripod
Strength:
I've had a number of less expensive tripods, but when I bought my Minolta 800si (and a 70-300mm lens), I decided to invest in a more sturdy and feature-rich product.
Weakness:
None Never pay retail (the MSRP). I got mine for $150 from Wolfe Camera and feel it was a bargin. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Only older models, such as the Davidson Star D |