Velbon CX-570 Deluxe Photographic/Video Tripod

Velbon CX-570 Deluxe Photographic/Video Tripod
by Hakuba USA, Inc.

List Price: ~~$64.99~~
Category: Digital Camera
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Digital Photo Product Details

Manufacturer: Hakuba USA, Inc.
Model: CX-570
Product features:

Leveling bubble is mounted on the tripod body for more precise tripod leveling
3-way pan head with a left-positioned sure-grip pan/tilt control handle allows easy access to control camera functions
Right-tilting camera platform allows 35mm cameras vertical as well as horizontal composition with more secure seating for heavier cameras
Pan head incorporates a large bidirectional quick-release camera platform with retractable camcorder alignment pin
Radial leg braces for maximum stability and convenient tripod setup

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Customer Review: Does exactly what it says on the box
Summary: 5 Stars

Don't get too hung up on the decision if you are considering this tripod and on paper it does everything you want it to do. Take it from me, it is amazing value for money. I purchased mine from Fry's Electronics for ten spot more than here (doh!) and I'm still happy as a happy thing with it.

It does just about everything you could want a portable tripod to do, I bought it for the purpose of throwing in the back of my truck rather than trying to lug a big old studio 'pod around with me wherever I go (I hate to miss a shot for want of a steady spot) and in the use it has had over the last few weeks, it seems to be a great mix of size, features and weight. Sure, it isn't super duper rigid, sure the fluidity of the joints leaves something to be desired, but for goodness sake, this isn't some high end carbon fibre/magnesium alloy poser 'pod, look at the price! A 'pod for the common man!

In terms of negatives, I wish it cost five spot more and came with a bag (tripod bags are useful sometimes, though not something you can't do without), and a slightly more 'finger accessible' tripod screw might be nice (if you want the quick release puck for the tripod on tight, you do it with a coin, works well and keeps it compact, just a little inconvenient if you don't have a coin to hand.)

All in all, a tremendous piece of kit. Amazing price, here especially. Does what you need.

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Description of Velbon CX-570 Deluxe Photographic/Video Tripod

Dual function tripod features unique 3-way panheads ideally suited for use with all compact camcorders, 35mm SLRs, compact point and shoot and digital cameras.

The sturdy Velbon CX-570 Deluxe is a full-featured standard-weight tripod. Impressive features include a three-way fluid pan head, a leveling bubble mounted on the body, a maximum extension height of nearly 60 inches, and a geared center column with preset friction control. It is designed for use with all 35mm cameras (including heavy SLRs), digital cameras, and video camcorders.

The CX-570 Deluxe has a large, right-tilting, quick-release camera platform with a retractable camcorder alignment pin. The pan/tilt control handle is located on the left side to allow free access to the camera's controls from the right. The 3-section tubular aluminum legs are equipped with braces, rubber-tipped feet, and side-lever locks for quick adjustments.