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Summary: Camcorder use
Comment: I bought a Sony DCR SR 52 for my wife's birthday and want to get a tripod she can use with it. Is
the VCT suitable.?

Or if not is there one that would do the job

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Rob
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Summary: Does what is says on the tin
Comment: Sturdy, adjustable and easy to use. I have been using this for over a year now and have no
complaints.
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Summary: Excellent
Comment: My first tripod!! Just got it few mins. ago (ordered 5pm 2 days ago - from KK Electronics) and its
everything and more than expected! With everything extended, its taller than me! LOL (i'm just
5'1" anyway) Despite being very light, it feels very sturdy! Even comes with operating
instructions! Loving the fact that the angle of the pad can tilt to 90 degrees... perfect for those
portraits! Just wish it came with a carry on bag, this would have the perfect! Nevertheless, very
very pleased!!

Edit:
Just to add, my quick release plate unscrewed itself when
I left it on the camera while it was around my neck. It must have been an odd one because the
second unit I bought fastens firmly. Anyway, Sony doesn't sell replacement release plates. Took a
chance on the Hama Quick Release Plate for Tripods Star 55/56/57 with Videopin, and it fits
perfectly! May this be helpful.
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Summary: Good but not excellent
Comment: Ok, having bought this as a first-time tripod I thought you might like to know a few details.
Firstly, when the legs are fully extended it takes up a triangular footprint with each side being
95cm. With the central column unextended, the full leg extension gives you a height of 115cm.
Extending the wind-up central column gets you up to 145cm in height.

So far, so
good.

However, a few negatives to note. First, the tilt and pan action doesn't
have a satisfying damped action. It's not jerky by any means, but it just isn't creamy smooth, so
you tend to grip the tripod arm a little more than you have to, to compensate. Also, because of the
tripod's light weight (just over 1 kg), when you wind-up the central column the whole tripod wobbles
a little bit on its legs, so you have to place your spare hand on one of the legs to steady it. Not
a problem between shots, but if you're ratcheting it up mid-filming, it's a bit of a pain.


I give it 4 stars though, because it is well put together, and Sony give you a spirit level
and a 90-degree tilt on the platform for portrait shots. If, like me, what you're looking for is a
means of steadying your family snapshots on the go, I would personally recommend going for a monopod
instead.

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Summary: good deal!!!
Comment: im about to learn to take real pictures from my SLR. i havent used heavy lenses yet, so this tripod
can support my camera well enough. So...limited budget, wanna get fairly good tripod, this is
it.....!
although i changed my mind several time, you sent me this tripod very fast. and its
good!!!

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