Velbon DF-60 Dual Function Light Weight Tripod | 
 enlarge | Brand: Velbon
Category: Photography
Department: Photo & Video Accessories
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Rating:  38 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 24.5 x 5 x 4.8
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: DF-60
Model: DF-60
UPC: 017915400603
EAN: 0017915400603
ASIN: B00009UTVO
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| Features:
| • | Maximum height 63 4/5" | | • | Folded length 23 4/5" | | • | Weight 4.0 lbs. |
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Product Description
The DF-series is a dual function tripod designed for use as both a photo and video tripod. The panheads feature a sure-grip pan/tilt control handle positioned on the left side for easy access to main camera controls. The leg assemblies all feature 3-section tubular aluminum legs, radial leg braces for extra stability and convenient tripod setup. Quick side-lever leg locks for easy leg adjustments. All black professional finish.The DF-60 model is a deluxe heavy-duty dual function tripod featuring a unique 3-way panhead with quick release camera platform designed for use with both 35mm cameras and camcorders. Other features include a geared center column with preset friction control system, leveling bubble, 27mm wide leg and steel ground spikes with adjustable round rubber tips.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 38
 Outstanding Tripod!!! June 6, 2010
Juan Andres Sinisterra (Cali, Colombia)
Fantastic tripod!!! I use it for my Canon Rebel XT and I shoot lot of pictures with my Canon 75-300 zoom. With all of this on board the tripod feels very strong.
It comes plenty of availabilities to positioning the camera the way you want: low, very high, vertically, etc etc...
I though the leveling bubble it comes with would be something I wouldn't use ever, but I've found this very useful at the time I need to be sure about the accurate horizontal position of the camera, especially when shooting on the mountains.
It has a quick release platform panhead which results reeeeally useful. I even leave it attached to the camera all the time!
One important thing to mention is about its height: it is really a lightweight tripod!, And it still gives you the steadiness required for i.e. night shots.
Easy to use, and easy to carry as well. I take it with my on my motorcycle trips with no problem.
I love this tripod, I recommend it highly!!! A+++++++++
great tripod March 6, 2010
C. A. Ortego
very versatile; well built, easy to use; i especially like the crampon like bases which ensure stability in slippery surfaces and that the camera mount is removeable
Great Mid-Weight Tripod For Price January 30, 2010
Lorin Boyack (USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I do have to agree with the dissenting reviewer, this should not be labeled a 'light weight' tripod. I have a Zeikos tripod slightly shorter (and much lighter) that handles my small digital camera and camcorder fine, but when the tripod is lighter than the camera, it is a recipe for disaster. This was the case with my Nikon D90 DSLR with 75-300 telephoto lens, I needed a more sturdy and stable tripod to hold the camera without tip-toeing around it to set up my shot. The Velbon DF-60 tripod does just the trick at a very reasonable price.
Another reviewer mentioned that he had to rotate the tripod around to get the head level. I experimented with this on a level surface and found this to be a potential issue. Using a small torpedo level, I checked the nice, built-in bubble on the tripod, set legs so that was centered, and then, panning the head around, found it was tilted slightly to the right, in the leg configuration I would use to normally set it up. I checked the pan/tilt assembly (used to swing camera 90 degrees for portrait shots) to make sure it was clean, but it 'wants' to come down another degree or so. For outdoor/landscape/general shooting, this should not pose a noticeable problem. Doing studio work, portraits, seascapes, etc., I find that if I swing the legs around so the "Velbon" label on the legs is between my knees, the head is level, left-to-right.
People should also check the nifty leveling screws at the bottom of the tripod legs, the three of them should be consistent so the base will be level on a level floor. I find the feature of exposing the spikes for outdoor/icy work to be real nice, I've used it already.
It would have been nice if this came with a case, but the Amazon recommended (at bottom of product page) nylon case that I purchased at the same time is just the right size and very good for the price: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002E1TYK/ref=oss_product - it comes with a shoulder strap.
Also, I missed it in the product description - "featuring... quick release camera platform", in other words, the base plate for the quick-release that mounts to the camera. So, in error, I also bought a "Velbon QB-5W - Quick release plate" for a few dollars, and now have two, which might not be a bad thing. The QR plate is flat on the bottom and I've been leaving it semi-permanently attached to the base of the D90 DSLR for now. It clicks into the head of the tripod securely and I feel comfortable with it, though I do wish there was a positive lock, as mentioned previously.
So, now I've got the light-weight Zeikos for hiking and checking with the luggage when traveling, and now this fine Velbon DF-60 for studio-quality work, as well as being light enough to pack around if a lot of tripod shooting is anticipated.
Now it's home is near the kitchen patio door, where I can quickly bring it out on the deck and snap the camera on for long-exposure sunset and telephoto shots here in Colorado Springs.
In short, for the price paid, this tripod is heavy and sturdy enough to do studio-quality work, and light enough that it travels well while handling relatively heavy DSLR/telephoto setups. Thanks for reading, Lorin Boyack
 High Quality, Low Price November 22, 2009
W. H. Fraedrich (Kenosha,Wi. USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Compared to what else you have to chose from, this is great quality for under $50.
tripod November 9, 2009
T. Crow (St. Louis)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This tripod is exactly what I was looking for. It is sturdy enough to handle minor bumps without damage. It got to me quicker than expected - which is a plus.
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