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 light carbon fiber tripod May 3, 2010
WENDORA (Westcoast)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This light weight tripod met all my needs to support my cannon EOS. I looked and reviewed several tripods and found this was at a good price and being refub came with standard wt. I like the pan Head that came with the tripod.
 Not Quite as Advertised January 21, 2010
W. Vest (Pensacola, FL)
4 out of 8 found this review helpful
I just received my tripod. I love the weight and it is very solidly built along with very stable. The technical details say it supports up to 25lbs, the manufacturer tags states 8.8lbs. I bought this for my DLSR and Canon 70-200 lens which weighs pretty close to 8 pounds, the max for this tripod. I don't like being at the max of anything when I am trusting my $2000.00+ camera& lens. I probably would have purchased the next on up had the write up been accurate. I will keep this for my shorter lens, it is a rock solid setup just not quite strong enough.
Tripod November 15, 2009
J. Fields (Cleveland, Ohio USA)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Overall the tripod is great. The only problem is that there is no quick release for the pan head. It is not very useful to have to screw in the camera every time you need to use it. Solved the problem by getting a quick release, that worked perfectly , it wasn't the higher priced tripod model (actually it was a third of the cost and had secure locking clamps).
 Can't go wrong... October 4, 2009
Jim Matthews
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've had a Velbon aluminum tripod (used for my Minolta X370) for 25 years. I've used it several hundred times and have never had a single problem. So when I started shopping for a tripod to support my much more expensive and heavier digital equipment, then found the CF530, it seemed like a no brainer. I found it here on Amazon, but wanting it that day, I called the big box store and they had it in stock, and to my surprise, for less than here on Amazon. Sorry Amazon, but a deal's a deal.
Okay the nuts an bolts... Lightweight, it straps to my backpack camera bag and unless I'm hiking for miles doesn't make a big difference. The leg clamps, while plastic, have never failed and are extremely easy to use. There are increment marks on the legs, which really only help on level ground, but helpful none the less. I've never had to use it w/ the legs spread, but have tested the leg locks and they are also easy to use. The tilt and pan head locks well and move's easily but I'm going to upgrade to a ball head for a single action adjust instead of dual. It does come w/ the bag which is a bit cheap and I don't use it, but it is adequate. Lastly Velbon has included a weight sling and hook on the center pole. The sling is a bit of a pain as it has to wrap around the legs using velcro straps and takes a couple of minutes to attach. However thats the bad w/ the good, because it's a great accessory and might save your gear on a windy day.
All in all, a great buy and highly recommended. A win win for all that's included, price, and ease of use. I'm confident you'll have no regrets in purchasing this tripod.
Excellent tripod June 27, 2009
D. Hansen
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Got one today and am very pleased. A good deal for the money. Sturdy, light weight, and all of the controls just work very well. I particularly like how you can fold in/out both of the clamps on each leg at the same time with one hand, which speeds up the process.
And you don't *have* to remove one of the handles to put it in the bag. You can leave the top unzipped a little ways and carry it with the one handle sticking out a bit.
The only negative I can find is that the leg clamps are made of plastic, which makes me wonder how long it will last. But for $200, that's fairly cheap for a high quality, light weight tripod like this, so as long as it lasts a few years, I'll be happy. And then maybe my next tripod will be one of those $600 jobs.
Update, Oct. 17, 2009:
I've used it quite a lot since buying it, and still like it very much. Everything I wrote before, still applies. But I wish it had a quick-disconnect plate (this is only significant if you attach/remove the camera often) and a smoother movement of the head (have to break loose the friction sometimes, to get it moving). But then, if it had those features, it probably would would cost a lot more than $200.
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