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Targus Digital TGT-58TR 58 -Inch Tripod with 3-way Pan Head | 
 enlarge | Brand: Targus
Category: Photography
List Price: $28.00
Buy New: $14.91
You Save: $13.09 (47%)
New (8) Used (1) from $13.00
Rating:  3 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.5
Dimensions (in): 4.5 x 4.9 x 25
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MPN: TGT-58TR
Model: TGT-58TR
UPC: 871436005606
EAN: 0871436005606
ASIN: B001BEETV0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Targus Digital 58in Tripod 3 Way Panhead Bubble Level.
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| Customer Reviews:
 My first tripod - easy to use, lightweight, fairly durable too March 1, 2010
Ian Kasarjian (Massachusetts)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I've never owned a tripod before, so I was pleased to find that this tripod is very easy to use. Packed & folded, it's about two feet long. Once you've extended the legs, and raised the platform, you're at about five feet, and rock solid. Pull back a release lever, and the video/photo platform detaches from the tripod (making it MUCH easier to attach the camera). And you can thread the platform screw into the camera from underneath (with an easy to grip handle attached to the screw), so you don't need to "spin" the camera onto the platform (I admit, I did this the first time before I noticed the handle underneath). Snap the camera/platform back onto the tripod (securing it again with the release lever), and your camera is practically at eye level (I'm about 5'8"). A nice large handle extends horizontally, making any up-down or left-right adjustments very easy.
Besides that, there are two bubble level indicators (so no more crooked photos, I guess). There are flexible rubber "feet" at the end of each leg, so you'd be nice and stable on, say, a smooth floor (the camera won't slide away from you - and the legs won't scratch the floor). Well, I'm good to go, but there are a couple of other handles, levers & knobs on there - let me check the booklet...
Well, the big handle right under the top of the legs is for lifting and moving the whole tripod (duh!). And here's a good one: the little knob on the side of the platform loosens a hinge, so you can tilt the whole camera up to 90 degrees sideways (perfect for those tall family members, or to get the whole waterfall into the picture). While we're on the topic of freedom of movement: you can aim the camera straight up to the sky - and then some; and you can aim it directly down to the ground - and then some.
A great product. I highly recommend it. Looks and feels like it will last a long time, too (if you don't abuse it, of course). I'm not a professional photographer. These are just observations from a regular guy.
 Good quality - great price February 19, 2010
David Sarek (Florida, USA)
This tripod has all the basic features you will need - pan, tilt, height adjustment, weight hook and includes bubble levels and a nice nylon carry bag. Its lightweight, looks good and seems well designed but its certainly not comparable to some of the more expensive models. The gears used to tilt and pan are not the best quality, but certainly do the job. Also, some of the plastic parts appear to be of the more brittle, inexpensive type - not sure how long they would last if put under heavy use. Nevertheless, it does everything you would want and the price is very reasonable. Unless you are a professional I would recommend this tripod.
Excellent Budget Tripod February 12, 2010
John3 (Connecticut)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is an excellent tripod for the money!
QUALITY
The tripod is well-built and should have no problem standing up to ordinary wear-and-tear. The aluminum frame is pretty solid. Although the various adjustment knobs and height-crank are made of plastic, they are durable and should last quite a while so long as they aren't abused.
USABILITY
Unlike my older tripod, the TGT-58TR has a handle mounted to the center beam. This is an excellent feature, especially for shooting in colder climates during winter. Aluminum bars can be very cold on the hands in such conditions, so having a durable plastic carrying handle is a welcome relief.
Expensive tripods usually advertise the ease of making height, rotation, and angle adjustments. Although this tripod is undoubtedly a budget model compared to high-end pieces of equipment, the controls work rather well. It has no problem supporting the weight of my Nikon D5000.
OVERALL
The Targus TGT-58TR is a budget tripod, so you shouldn't expect miracles from it. Considering its modest cost, however, it performs commendably and should last a while if it isn't excessively abused. I'm definitely happy with this piece of equipment.
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