Sony VCT-870RM Tripod Reviews

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This Sony tripod's strongest feature for me is the improved control over my HDR-HC7 camera's zoom. The little HC7's on-camera zoom control has a very short range of motion, and 1/4" can make the difference between a nice slow zoom and a "rush". from Bhphotovideo.com I had been frustrated with a number similarly priced tripods that are afflicted with "stiction," which is a jump you can't avoid at the beginning of a pan because the head parts settle together when at rest and stick a little. I've even seen this complaint lodged against the 501 head. But this Sony has zero stiction and zero play. That alone makes it worth the price. from Bhphotovideo.com I have purchased and used the Sony VCT870RM Tripod side-by-side with professional tripods for projects in Video Production Technology II, and its performance is equal to the professional tripods. The only difference is that professional tripods are much heavier. from Amazon.com This tripod is a fantastic value. When I first got my Sony HDR-HC1 camcorder, I needed an ultra-portable tripod for a trip to Asia. The one I picked up was about $40 and pretty wobbly, but it fit in my backpack and was suitable for static shots and very basic movements. from Amazon.com I purchased the VCT870RM after reading it was as good as a professional bogen of which I have five. It isn't, not even close, but it is a good tripod for the price, weight and size considerations and the built in lanc control is very nice. from Amazon.com I tried about 5 other tripods for my Sony HDR-FX1 video camera before purchasing this one. All the others had an issue with jerky motion when panning after the camera had been sitting still for a moment. from Amazon.com RE: SONY 870RM TRIPOD from Amazon.com Great tripod. We're using it in a television studio w/Sony VX-2000 cameras. They work great! from Amazon.com He LOVE this tripod! The tripod is like a magnet because it always brings questions and people to the tripod. We have the Sony DCR-DVD505 and the remote on the handle of the tripod works GREAT with our camera. The height adjustment and everything was made perfect! from Amazon.com Smooth as silk panning left and right and up and down. Can shoot without seeing coverage "jiggle". It comes also with a black carrying bag with a shoulder strap with Sony tagged on it. When you put the camcorder on (mines a HDR-SR1), it has an easy platform you screw into the camera and just snaps on top of the tripod. from Amazon.com

Released	over 3 years ago
Type	Tripod Tripod
Head Type	Panhead
Maximum Height	64.25 in.
Material	Aluminium
MPN	vct-870rm vct-870rm
Minimum Height	26.50 in.
Quick Release	With Quick Release
Tripod Bag	With Bag
Tripod Type	Tripod
UPC	027242548633 027242548633
Weight	4.41 lbs. 4.41 lbs.

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