Slik U-212DX Tripod Reviews

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Overall a great tripod for the price. I replaced a Slik U112 with this version and it's just as good, if slightly larger. The leg locks are easy to use, even with gloves, and the combination rubber feet with internal spikes makes the U212 stable on hard surfaces or soft. from Adorama.com Back in 1978 I bought a Minolta XG9 SLR, lenses, a ton of accessories, a Cokin Filter system, and a couple years later, the original Slik U-212, the one with the green dial on side, not the later one with the red dial.. The Slik was $80.00 brand new at a local camera store. from Amazon.com I've had my Slick U212 since about 1988, my first and only tripod. Bought it used from a amateur photo shoot buddy. from Amazon.com Let me tell you. I first purchased a SLIK U212 in the summer of 1981. I've taken it to deserts, mountains, beaches, you name it. from Amazon.com In person it's just awkward. Leg tensions will pretty much guarantee that you'll injure your finger at some point. Today I returned it and got a much better one - Slik Pro 400DX. It's just a 10 dollar difference but the construction and the quality trump this baby tripod. from Amazon.com It works great and all...but the little mounting nub that screws into the threaded part of the camera (or lens mount) tends to come loose rather easily. Just be aware of the thing, and that it can fall off at any time. When it does fall off, the tripod will be useless. So my advice is to buy a couple of extra nubs SLIK 618-752 Replacement Quick Shoe for Tripod U-212DX to have on hand for when (not if!) you lose one. from Amazon.com I bought my U-212 in 1984 and I have been using it ever since. When we moved last time (the 7th since I got the tripod), something fell on it in the truck and broke the crank arm. from Amazon.com I have owned the original U212 since 1985 and absolutely beat it to death. Professional wedding photo's to sports coverage to video taping Christmas. from Amazon.com I've had this tripod for about 10 yrs now and can't see myself ever giving it up! It's one of the most versatile tripods I've ever used. from Amazon.com I've had my Slik U212 now for over 25 years. I used it at first for my Cannon A1 film camera.. from Amazon.com

Released	over 3 years ago
Type	Tripod
Head Type	Panhead
Maximum Height	63 in.
Leg Sections	3
MPN	u212dlx
Quick Release	With Quick Release
Tripod Type	Tripod
UPC	049368700184
Weight	6 lbs.

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