Velbon Cx540 Tripod

+ This is a good looking product which goes from just over half a metre when closed to over 1m50cm fully extended in a few clicks with no awkward twisting or the need for a third hand. With infinetly adjustable legs and a three way pan and tilt head plus friction control to help protect your camera and a quick release plate that actually does just that this will easily meet any needs of the photograper, the subject and the camera. It's also incredibly lightweight giving the travelling photograper one less thing to worry about. Closing is also done in a second. Overall this is a fantastic product elimating the need for a small tripod, a large one and a lightweight one I would recommend this to any photographer amateur or professional

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+ Cheap, many features for the price. Light.

- A little wobbly at times, could use a strap on the actually tripod rather than the case you get with it

+ Ideal for a budget tripod.

- For landscape shots, or slow shutter speeds does not provide the required stability.

+ Well constructed, good size, quick release comes in handy and camera is easily moved when mounted

- screw to attach quick release to camera is a bit too small, and needs to be tightened with a screwdriver

+ easy to use
stable
handy size and weight for carrying around

- a bit difficult to fit it in the bag but maybe thats just me..

+ Light weight for carrying, solid, good value for money.

- No carrying strap. Spirit level should be on the camera platform, not on the tripod base.

+ Much sturdier than expected, and very well built.

- although i know alot of others use the same design ( the little levers to lock the legs) the new twist lock type is better... it can get tiresome locking and unlocking on a long shoot over uneven ground. as i say that just knit picking because for the price is probably one of the best

+ The tripod is light, very portable, easy to set up, and highly stable. Good for both photography and video work.

- The colour of the finish on the legs can get really irritating, and the second lug on the plate is a little small, so my camcorder often is a little loose.

+ Performed the job it was bought for perfectly.

- No real instructions to help a total novice! But I managed.

+ excellent tripod, worth every penny.

- no instructions(not that you really need them)

+ Lightweight but steady, good extension on legs.

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+ Spirit bubble for level shots, light construction and rigid.

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+ Price, stability. Also comes in a carrying bag which is useful.

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+ Brilliant

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+ strong design and reasonably light

- foot plate, not quite as stable as perhaps it could be