Velbon DF-50 Tripod Reviews

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We ordered this tripod because we take lots of pictures while hiking so we wanted something light. Prior to ordering this tripod, we had a Velbon Cx-540, it lasted a good five years through rugged use. We figure that the DF-50 was comparable in almost all the specs, was made by velbon and had retractable metal spikes as a bonus. from Amazon.com In the product description it said, "...heavy-duty tripod that's ideal for regular SLR cameras and video camcorders." I use a small Panasoic digital camcorder and this tripod does not perform well. from Amazon.com We ordered this tripod because we take lots of pictures while hiking so we wanted something light. from Amazon.com I had no idea of the weight and when it arrived I wasn't sure it was the tripod because the box was so light. from Amazon.com It's stable and pans/tilts smoothly. It's not ideal for low shots, as it's a bit tall even when completely collapsed. I've been very happy with this tripod. from Amazon.com In the product description it said, "...heavy-duty tripod that's ideal for regular SLR cameras and video camcorders." I use a small Panasoic digital camcorder and this tripod does not perform well. In fact I would be surprised if it did well with a still camera. from Amazon.com This tripod is nice and I haven't even put my camera on it but I wanted to say a few positive things. I had no idea of the weight and when it arrived I wasn't sure it was the tripod because the box was so light. from Amazon.com We ordered this tripod because we take lots of pictures while hiking so we wanted something light. Prior to ordering this tripod, we had a Velbon Cx-540, it lasted a good five years through rugged use. from Amazon.com The Bottom Line: For its price this is a fair enough tripod. Just do not compare it with higher grade. from Shopping.com The Bottom Line: For its price this is a fair enough tripod. Just do not compare it with higher grade. from Shopping.com

Released	over 3 years ago
Type	Tripod
Head Type	Panhead
Maximum Load	12 lbs.
Material	Aluminium
Folded Length	22.8 in.
Leg Sections	3
MPN	df50
Max Height w/o Column	59.5 in.
Minimum Height	21.5 in.
Tripod Type	Tripod
UPC	017915300507
Weight	3.2 lbs.

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Velbon DF-50 Tripod Reviews

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