Velbon Chaser EFL-3 Tripod Tripods
Velbon Chaser EFL-3 Tripod Tripods
USER REVIEWS
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[Jul 16, 2005]
rob870
Intermediate
Strength:
Light weight and only 3 segments keeps it sturdy. Exceptional height for something this small. Price is great.
Weakness:
Very poor snap locks. Too much plastic. This is a great tripod for the money. I understand that Velbon is no longer making this or the EFL-4 for the US market. Still in Japan at higher price. I like the EFL-3 quite a bit. It is very light and quite sturdy. I am glad I went with the 3A over the 4A as any less sturdy than this would not be acceptable. I have reservations about the low quality snap locks. They appear cheap and weak. They do not match the rest of the quality. You can't beat it for $74. Great backpacking tripod for long hauls. Significantly more sturdy than a Slik 300 series. If you can't lug around a Bogen you have few good light and short options with extended height under $200. I will go with carbon next time. I should get a few years out of this and some backpacker on ebay will buy it for close to what I paid. Customer Service U.S. distributor was very helpful. Similar Products Used: Bogen, Slick and other Velbon |
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[Feb 06, 2001]
Atvars Karro
Casual
Strength:
Lightweight, sturdy, independent leg spread is useful, reversible central column allows make shoot almost from ground level
Weakness:
Leg locks will not last forever as it seems, center column does not slide well sometimes, need time to arrange leg spread delimiters, bubble glass would be nice. I consider myself as a beginner rather than experienced photographer and this tripod works well for me. I bought it together with PH157Q 3way head - quite nice combination - for those who do not need hitechs everywhere. Anyway-this tripod will not get the first prize "world's best tripod contest" :) Customer Service none for now (will see what happens with those leg locks) Similar Products Used: other velbon |
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[Feb 13, 2001]
Bill Cook
Professional
Strength:
Very good build quality, rugged, no center support, multi adjustable leg spread positions, ability to use center post upside down for really bugs eye views, quality, quality, quality!
Weakness:
NONE for the price, try finding a top name brand with fluid head, quick release plate, and all the same features for less than a $100 ... you couldn't find one aty twice the price and I doubt it would be built one hair better! A fantastic tripod for the price, you couldn't find as good in a big name brand for even twice what I paid. Customer Service not needed Similar Products Used: Slik, Bogen, Gitzo, cheap off-brands |