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SLIK PRO 700DX Professional Tripod with Panhead (615-315) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Slik
Category: Photography
List Price: $229.99
Buy New: $139.00
You Save: $90.99 (40%)
New (7) from $139.00
Rating:  64 reviews
Sales Rank: 459
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 15
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.1
Dimensions (in): 1.3 x 3 x 6.5
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: 615-315
Model: 615-315
UPC: 036791153151
EAN: 0036791153151
ASIN: B0002EXF38
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Height\ 24 2/5 - 74 4/5" | | • | Weight\ 7 lbs. | | • | AMT alloy legs for an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio |
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Product Description
SLIK's exclusive A.M.T. super titanium alloy legs make the PRO 700 DX tripod rock steady yet lighter than it looks. The A.M.T. alloy has a 40% greater strength to weight ration than standard aluminum, meaning the legs are lighter weight yet stronger than the standard metal used in most of today's tripods. Capable of handling the weight of large format (4x5) field cameras or heavy, long telephoto lenses, The PRO 700 DX offer professional photographers and advanced amateurs the strength and stability they need while its size, and the use of A.M.T. alloy, make it lighter weight and more portable than THE PROFESSIONAL series. A tripod should be easy to use, so that that you spend more time concentrating on your photography than you do your equipment. The PRO 700 DX makes setting up easy with secure yet fast speed release leg locks, gearless center column, and 3 position adjustable angle leg locks for easy set up on uneven ground or steps. The adjustable angle locks combined with the PRO 700 DX Short Column (optional accessory) allow the tripod to be lowered to just 15 inches for very low angle, or macro photography in the field. The included PRO 700 DX all-metal 3-way pan head has one of the fasted and easiest to use quick release plates in the industry. SLIK made a circular quick release plate that can secure the camera to the tripod pointing in any direction, making attaching your camera (once the SLIK quick release plate is attached) more intuitive than most other heads that have squared off or angled plates.Value, today it's more important then ever. Compare the price and features of the PRO 700 DX to other manufacturers' professional camera supports and you will see that dollar for dollar and feature for feature, this is one of the best values in a professional tripod available.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 64
 SLIK Pro 700 DX July 20, 2010
Enigmatic_pundit
I ordered this tripod for a 80 MM spotting scope of average weight. While placed on a concrete or soft surface it is able to successfully stabilize the image as well as tripods costing a great deal more than this. The build quality is quite good, it is not lightweight, but this was not sold as being so. I would be fully comfortable putting something much larger on this unit with zero fear of a tip over or leg slides moving unexpectedly. Highly recommended for anyone who plans to use it for a non professional environment, and maybe even for those just getting started in photography as it is a great buy at this price.
 Very good for the money July 9, 2010
Thomas B. Wright (Woodstock, Maryland USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I use this with my D300s which is gripped. This tripod easily handles the camera with my 70-200 2.8 on it (which is my heaviest lens).
Here is my rating:
Pros:
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*Good solid legs
*Ability to lock legs in multiple positions and retain integrity and strength
*Head is interchangeable
*Stable platform in all positions
*Quick release plate is easy to manipulate and screw on to the camera or lens, even in the dark
*Price
Cons:
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*Weight - pretty heavy (Get carbon fiber if you need a lighter tripod)
*Although functional, the head that comes with this tripod is not the best
*Plastic leg locks (if they break you will be buying a new tripod)
*Quick release plate is a little large on the camera grip (easy to remove though)
Overall I an satisfied with this purchase, I knew what I was getting into when I bought it and it exceeded my expectations. If this had a better head I would have rated it 5 Stars.
Rock solid, weighs a ton June 25, 2010
WordLover (San Francisco, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a super tripod that's rock solid, extends to great height, and has built-in levels and a smoothly panning head. Just be aware that it weighs a ton, so if you're looking for a tripod to carry around all day this might not be your best choice.
Much more then expected! May 26, 2010
M. Tannenbaum (New England, USA)
So I had been trying to decide what kind of tripod to get for my DSLR for a while. I had looked at most of the big brands; Manfrotto, Bogen, etc. Then I came upon this Slik. All the reviews seemed positive and it was exactly in the price range i was looking for. When it arrived at my door, very quickly I might add, boy was i impressed. The packaging was nice, which was a great first impression, everything was well organized in the box. The manual, although translated from Japanese to Engrish, was useful. Finally, the tripod, after i assembled it, was quite impressive. There's so many pros, it's hard to name just the best, but I'll try. The bubble levels, deceptively useful. The pan-tilt mechanism, quite intuitive. The height, I'm 6'3 and it goes too tall for me. The many different ways of assembling it, you can go low, high, even upside-down! The construction seems very solid and stable and the finish is nice. Probably the only con is the huge amount of packaging wasted to ship it and the fact that it's hard to get it to fit in the carrying case (Included!).
All in all, this is an awesome tripod I hope will serve me for years to come!
Sturdy, but heavy March 19, 2010
P. Lackey (Atlanta, GA)
This is a sturdy tripod...definitely, no doubt about it. The price of that strength is weight which was commented on by other reviewers. I didn't dock any stars for the weight since it's clearly listed in the item description, but realize that we are not talking about an extra few ounces here. Many other AL tripods on the market are around the 5 lb mark. Digging deeper into the walled gets you into carbon fiber which shaves another 1-2 lbs. The Slik Pro is closer to 11 lbs which equates to an extra 6-8 lbs and a decent workout at the end of the day. So, this is a great setup for portraits, but don't buy it for a hike up the Appalachian trail.
To clarify the misleading photos and description in the Amazon add, the unit I received has foam on the upper section of the legs (nice) and arrived with a canvas bag (nice as well). However, the strap on the bag is too short for long totes since you can't get an arm and head through it, but it does work well for storage. This tripod is plenty tall for me and I'm fairly tall dude at 6'5". I have no issues at all with stability, or height. The quick release is a little bulky and heavy, but it is secure.
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