SLIK Pro 700 DX Black Tripod Legs 71" - AMT Alloy, Supports Up to 44lbs | For Telephoto Lenses, Spotting Scopes & Filmmaking Cameras - 40% Greater Weight-to-Strength - 2-Part Center Column

I don't write many reviews, but this product drove me to the computer. The value received for price paid for these tripod legs is almost unbelievable. I expected good construction because this product is well regarded on Amazon as well as other retailers who sell the product. Even so, the solidness and features of this tripod are way beyond my expectations. Pros: Everything locks down very well, but is not to "tight" to release Saw a review that it gets cold, but there is foam padding to help with this. Three position adjustment on leg angle (in a $90 tripod!) Length of the center column is adjustable (bottom half screws right off) to allow pictures close to the ground. Center column is REVERSIBLE allowing shooting REALLY close to the ground I am 6'3". No stooping! This is the first tripod I've owned that has this much height. Cons: That construction quality "Pro" means a heavy and bulky tripod, meaning this is not an all occasion product. Getting out of the car and shooting - yes. Hiking to the top of a mountain at 4 am - not so much. The measurements are all in the description, but I guarantee this will be larger than you expect. That said, I recommend this product HIGHLY if you are looking for an entry level pro product. This thing has bells and whistles that I would normally look for on tripods in the $200+ range. Until I become convinced that I should trade my car for a carbon fiber tripod, I will deal with a couple of extra pounds and quietly laugh at all of the other shooters that paid WAY to much. Bottom Line -- This is a STEAL. Buy it quick before Slik figures out that it would still be a good deal at a much higher price!

I am not a professional photographer, more like serious part time amateur. I have a Canon S3 and find it is perfect for my level of shooting (also have a Canon T70 with multiple lenses and Panasonic G320 digital video that I use on tripod, but I prefer the S3). Based on internet reviews, I ordered the Slik Pro 700 Dx with the 800 Ball Head. First, the tripod is massive! It is really made for much larger cameras than mine, too heavy to lug around while playing tourist. Having said that, I now do not want to take pictures without it. I am 6'2", and this thing easily rises over my head. It is solid and stable, and well made. Each leg is independently adjustable for height and angle. I can hang on this thing for shooting without worry. Center column locks with a twist ring, which I find to be much better than a geared column. The tripod comes with sponge like grips not shown in the picture that make it very comfortable to use. The round tubes are grooved to prevent twist, which adds to the stability. Solid rubber feet on the ends. Open with camera mounted, it does not feel heavy, and the included travel bag make carrying it easy enough for field trips. Matched with the 800 Ball Head, it makes a great tripod. I only regret having used a cheap tripod for so long before stepping to the real thing.

I never write reviews - but this tripod deserves a 5-star review! This is a great, sturdy, and LIGHT tripod - perfect for real estate photoshoots. Perfect! I HIGHLY reocmmend this tripod. You will be very happy with your purchase as it is WELL worth the money!

Yeah, this is a really good tripod. Very sturdy. I have no idea why people are complaining about the weight. With a small fluid head attached inside the included tripod bag, the entire weight is 7.5 pounds. I see old women hiking with 5-10 pounds of water bottles in the hills everyday. What are you guys complaining about? My goodness a little exercise is not going to hurt. I just received my tripod and it included a nylon bag. Many reviews claimed the bag is only large enough to fill the tripod and nothing else. This is not true. It fits the tripod and a fluid head attached with 4 to 5 inches of additional space for a much larger head or other items. I will not that I must unscrew the two handles for panning first. The height is also taller than expected. With the center pole fully extended up the eye level of my canon G40 camcorder is about six feet 10 inches!. That's correct. I am 6'5" tall and its higher than the top of my head. This is great for select sporting events when your tripod is behind others. Since mine is almost 2 feet higher than most tripods there is little to no interference with setting up behind other tripods. The only complaint is that there is not a bag hoof at the bottom of the center pole to hang a camera bag. The reason for this is because the center pole can be removed, separated into two parts and reinserted upside down for very low camera angles. I still wish it had a hook. I may engineer one.

This is my favorite tripod of the several I own, it's solid and just heavy enough to be steady without being so heavy that it's a pain to carry around. Having foam grips on all three legs is really nice in cold weather but my one complaint is that even after almost two years the foam still smells bad in warm weather. I basically only use it outside so that's not too much of a problem but it seems surprising considering the otherwise high build quality.

For anyone who uses a large telephoto lens and needs a solid tripod to support it, The Slik Pro 700DX AMT-Titanium Alloy Tripod is one you should definitely consider.I use mine with a 400mm f/2.8 lens mounted on a Digital SLR Body which weighs a total of 14.5lbs. The tripod is offered with a three way pan head which is load rated at 15lbs, or you can purchase the legs only, as I did. I chose to match this tripod up with the Slik Pro 800 Ball Head with Quick Release, which is also available on Amazon.com, and can comfortably handle the load. As the name states, the tripod is made out of super strong Titanium Alloy and weighs about 8lbs. It comes with a carrying bag with straps that allow it to be worn like a backpack. Features include legs with two locking extensions, as well as the ability to lock in any of three angles, allowing you to shoot from a very low position to as high as 74" with the legs and center post fully extended. You can also mount the head on the bottom of the center post for even lower shots. A center shaft extension is offered on Amazon.com, but it is now included with the tripod. You can surely pay a lot more for a better tripod. But I don't think you can pay less for one as good as this.

This tripod was to upgrade for my spotting scope. I had a pretty cheesy cheapie and it was unstable, really wobbly, and eventually one of the plastic leg extenders broke and it was history. I knew this one was heavy when I went into it, and it is. If I need lightweight I'll take some small gorillapod that I can attach to something and hike with that. But for birdwatching and stargazing with my spotting scope, this thing is bombproof. It is extremely sturdy. I got a video fluid head to go with it and it is the perfect combo for setting up somewhere to birdwatch or stargaze. It's not one to take on extended hikes but otherwise. I'll probably put my big DSLR on it at some point, too but for now this is how I'm using it and I really love it.

I'm very happy with these legs. When I originally bought them, the site I was getting specs from (B&H) had them listed as having a 22lb maximum payload, which I later found out was incorrect. When I received my legs in the mail, I was shocked to see that the manual said they had a maximum payload of 5kg, which is only 11lbs. I contacted B&H about the error and they changed the specs to 15lbs, which is also what Slik's website said. Huh?! I contacted THK (Slik's parent company) to verify the maximum payload once and for all, and they said that the latest numbers from Japan rate them at 18lbs and that the instruction manual was wrong. Now that's more like it. The legs are extremely sturdy even at their highest. Some may see it as a con that these legs weigh a whopping 7lbs, but I happen to think that's a good thing. They're definitely not suited for travel, but once you set it up, it's not going anywhere. They also have a very professional look and come with a decent nylon carrying case (with extra room for the head you pair it with). I bought a Giottos MH-1301 ball head to go with it (20lb payload), and the pair compliment each other very well. The center column is in two pieces and is reversible so you can get your camera right at ground level, giving it a full range of height all the way up to 70.1" (plus whatever extra your head gives you). Overall, I couldn't be happier. Total cost was right at $200, and I feel like I'm using a $400+ tripod. I did a TON of research on tripods and heads before making my purchases, and I feel I found the best balance of payload, price, and features.

El mejor que eh comprado

Tripé em boas condições, mas a caixa estava danificada e já previamente aberta

Solid equipment with weight to match, stable and reliable.

Attention ! L'image est trompeuse, la tête du pied n'est pas vendue avec.

I'm a real estate photographer. I buy these for all my photographers along with the Benro 3 way gear head. This tripod is sturdy and has a good build quality. If you want a good quality tripod this is it. Don't waste anymore money than this.