Rating: 
Summary: Good Quality For The Price
Review: There isn't much you can say about a tripod. This one seems to be a good value. After I ordered mine through Amazon I checked out a few camera stores in my area and found this same tripod or ones equivalent for about ten dollars more. The construction is pretty solid and it doesn't have a cheap feel to it at all. I'm not a professional photographer and so far this tripod has held up to mild use very well. I would recommend it any hobbiest.
Rating: 
Summary: The Best Value Tripod
Review: This is not a heavy duty professional tripod, but then again, it does not have the heavy duty professional price attached to it either. It is engineered for use with almost any type of camera and its compact size makes it the perfect tripod to take along anywhere. It has a weight of only a little more than 2 pounds and has a folded length of 22 inches. With an extended height of 60 inches, it is perfect for almost any application, including portraits and landscapes.This tripod has some professional features, like the bubble level, 3 way panhead, accessory hook. The flip lever leg locks allows for easy and quick setup/takedown. A tripod doesn't have to be that complicated, just hold the camera steady and secure. This tripod does the job. I can't find much difference between this tripod and one costing ... more. For an entry level tripod, or just the weekend photographer, this is a great tripod to have and transport!
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Summary: Excellent Lightweight Tripod
Review: This is not a heavy duty professional tripod, but then again, it does not have the heavy duty professional price attached to it either. It is engineered for use with almost any type of camera and its compact size makes it the perfect tripod to take along anywhere. It has a weight of only a little more than 2 pounds and has a folded length of 22 inches. With an extended height of 60 inches, it is perfect for almost any application, including portraits and landscapes. This tripod has some professional features, like the bubble level, 3 way panhead, accessory hook. The flip lever leg locks allows for easy and quick setup/takedown. A tripod doesn't have to be that complicated, just hold the camera steady and secure. This tripod does the job. I can't find much difference between this tripod and one costing ... more. For an entry level tripod, or just the weekend photographer, this is a great tripod to have and transport!
Rating:
Summary: Great Tripod
Review: This tripod is very sturdy and well built. I have a tripod of the same quality or less and I have taken it every where. I have taken a tripod to some places people wouldn't. I've stuck it in swamps, it bounces around in a tote on our 4-wheeler. It holds up to abuse and so will this one. A great tripod for the average or slight advanced photographer.
Rating:
Summary: good price, good value
Review: This tripod stays in the affordable price range and could easily be used for the new lightweight digital camcorders and cameras. It's easy to set up and works for on the spot stuff. I found the clamping mechanisms a lot handier than the old tripod I used that had screw mechanisms. The hanging hook is a welcome addition, especially if you're the amateur and want to tuck the equipment away. Very nice for the price and load bearing.
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Summary: Not bad for the price, but kinda fragile
Review: This tripod worked great, but it only took a month of barely even being used to wear down. In fact, I think I've only used it about 5 times, and now the strings have been completely smoothed out so now the head of it cant move without falling off, rendering it pointless to use. This is all due to the fact that the top of it is plastic, and the supporter part is metal. This is why it wore out so fast. Try and find a better material tripod if you plan to use it and keep using it.
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Summary: Bravo Vivitar!
Review: Tripods should be reliable, inexpensive (c'mon, it's a tripod) sturdy, and easy to set up... this 'pod offers it all. An attractive little number, it is very lightweight, only 30 or so dollars, a snap to set up, and very sturdy...especially in this "snap and go" world... a good cheap buy!
Rating:
Summary: Lightweight, portable, sturdy
Review: Yes there is a risk of stripping gears but I haven't had that happen. It's a decently priced, portable and sturdy piece of equipment. Maybe not the top of the line a professional photographer would buy but definately good for hobbyists or general users who just need a tripod and want one that will a) stand up without wobbling b) not cost and arm and a leg.
It is fully adjustable in pretty much every way you could expect as well. Lift flip switch and rotate till your hearts content.
Just don't throw it off a cliff or give it to roudy group of toddlers to play with and you should be ok.
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