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Targus Digital TG-6660TR 66-Inch Tripod with 3-Way Panhead | 
 enlarge | Brand: Targus
Category: Photography
List Price: $36.00
Buy New: $26.70
You Save: $9.30 (26%)
New (2) from $26.70
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 9115
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 7.1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.1
Dimensions (in): 5.2 x 4.5 x 28
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Warranty: 5 years warranty
MPN: TGT-66TR
Model: TGT-66TR
UPC: 844702001411
EAN: 0871436003084
ASIN: B000BKOFLY
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Extends to 5.5 feet. Folds to 27 inches. | | • | 3-way fluid pan-head | | • | Quick release plate and leg locks | | • | 7LB load capacity | | • | Dual bubble level. Rubber Grip Feet |
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Product Description
Targus' goal is to enhance your lifestyle by offering innovative and quality products, as well as continuing to listen and respond to its customers.PRODUCT FEATURES:Tripod extends to 66 inches;3 way fluid panhead;Quick release plate;Bubble level;Quick release leg locks;Carrying case.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 6
 great tripod! April 9, 2010
D. W. Souva (Syracuse,NY)
I like this tripod!....well made & light it's very easy to use! I especially like the feature where you can slip the camera off on it's detachable base without unfastening the screw that holds the camera to it. Makes for fast changes from tripod to hand held operation!
Super Quality, Light-Weight Yet Very Sturdy, & Easy To Use May 20, 2009
Lynda L. Robinson (New Mexico, USA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I'm an amateur photographer, but I take a lot of pictures, and I've found that using a good tripod makes a huge difference in the quality of my photos. When I ordered this Targus Tripod, I didn't have a lot of money to spend, so I was very happy with the low cost.... yet worried that it might not be very good quality.
On the contrary, I'm happy to report that this item is incredibly well-engineered. It's very light-weight, which is great with my extremely bad back, and yet it's also quite sturdy. It has all the professional features I could want, the super handy double bubble levels, and the multi-ways of adjusting it, plus this tripod can extend very high, which is great, because my husband is 6' 3". I use this with both my camcorder and my digital camera, and it works prefectly with both. It holds my cameras very securely, yet it has a quick and easy release tab, so you don't have to spend a lot of time taking your cameras on and off. It even has a nice, handy carrying case. I like the way it slings over my shoulder. When I use it, I feel like a real PRO!
 its value for money September 19, 2008
Xavier (NJ, USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am quite happy with this one, its definite value for money. Have to be careful with the flimsy knobs. (Even product label also has the same warning)
Good for Indoor/Outdoor Use September 12, 2008
Jackal
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
****AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR OF USAGE, I HAVE UPDATED MY REVIEW! THIS TRIPOD HAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED ME WITH ITS DURABILITY!****
After over a year of usage, here is an update to my first review:
1) I would re-rate this tripod as a 4 instead of a 3. It has lasted much longer than I expected with no tripod failures whatsoever, just a bag strap failure which was easily fixed with a D-ring.
2) The bag is indeed not tight as Bobby states in his comment. Just make sure you loosen the pan head and fold it appropriately. There is plenty of room to fit the tripod into the bag easily without having to force it into the bag.
3) The plastic components on the bag straps are too weak to last for extended usage. I routinely strap the tripod to my back while walking/hiking. My plastic strap connector broke off and dumped the tripod on the ground. I replaced the plastic connector with a beefy metal D-ring and everything has worked fine.
4) I use the tripod outdoors regularly and have no problems to report after over one full year of usage. It works fantastic. The tripod itself has lasted much better than I expected. I still expect it to break unexpectedly at any given time, but I would go right back out and probably buy the same thing if it did break.
***ORIGINAL REVIEW IS BELOW***
Original Title: Good for Occasional Indoor Use
This tripod is composed of some relatively well manufactured aluminum (though it's questionably thin), mated to objectionably poor plastic components. Upon first use it is wise to slowly and methodically move the tripod throughout its range of motion in order to gently grind the mis-aligned plastic pieces down (especially true for raising/lowering the center mast as the mast teeth tend to catch). If you are not exceptionally careful upon first use, the aluminum pieces are likely to break the plastic components they rub against. After a few gentle uses the aluminum wears down the plastic enough to allow rougher handling without such great fear of breakage. However, it must be stated that the fear of breakage never quite leaves the user entirely. The bag that comes with the tripod is an extremely tight fit. It is tight enough that the user must be careful not to break the tripod when placing it into the bag. I can only suggest this tripod for occasional home video use. (i.e. it's okay if you just want to set up a camera in the corner and then never/rarely touch the tripod during filming.)
66" Model Much Sturdier August 1, 2007
P. Donahue (Greenwich, CT USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This model is actually tons sturdier than the smaller model the other reviewer mentioned. The 55" is very small, thin, and flimsy while the 66" model has thick legs, an oversized head, oversized knobs, swivel feet. Great item for the price (i paid $40) i think...
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