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Manfrotto 055XB

$173.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Ed", www1.photoalley.com
when shooting items on a table for example, the center columns ability to be positioned sideways makes it easy to shoot different angles positioned out over the table, that would otherwise require
from www.amazon.com
the tripod offers great flexibility--i chose it because of how easy it is to flip the center column horizontal.
from www.amazon.com
this tripod legs are great: sturdy, versitile and very steady; but please note that for a $ 10.00 more the 055xb classic can be 055xprob you can pull out the center post to slide into a horizontal
from www.amazon.com
be aware that the center post is not removable such that you can attach a ball head to the tripod itself; the ball head must be attached to only the center post.
from www.amazon.com
the second thing i noticed, when i switched the center column from vertical to horizontal is that the collar around the mount is two pieces and seperates when you do this, while it has held up so far

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Lightweight, Great Stability, Maximum Height: 70.08 in.

2 RECOMMENDED by 17 people for CENTER

Slik PRO 700 DX

$120.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bhphotovideo.com
review that mentioned it but you dont need an extra center
from www.bhphotovideo.com
having a single piece center column, when in fact it has a two
from "DGATES", www.adorama.com
i like it because the legs open up wide and the center rod can be removed for very low close up shots of flowers and plants.
from "Anthony", www.adorama.com
the best feature i like about it; is that it's center column is a two piece section (so don't buy the optional low profile column accessory.
from "FM", www.bhphotovideo.com
i am six feet tall and can use it comfortably without extending the center column.

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Positives: Lightweight, Good Affordability, Excellent Stability, Type: Tripod

3 RECOMMENDED by 6 people for CENTER

Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro

$300.00 Est. at Amazon

from "fstopmike", www.bhphotovideo.com
i'm 5'10 and i only have to bend down a little for the view finder unless i raise the center column which i did for stability tests.
from www.amazon.com
so far, i like the small touches like the soft leg pads, the button at the bottom that orients the center column horizontally only when you really want to do so, and the fast release center column
from www.amazon.com
tight, smooth, and very stable, even with the center column fully extended.
from www.amazon.com
the quick center column system works excetionaly well.
from www.amazon.com
and the feature part is the patented quick center column system, very nice!

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Positives: Nice Versatility, Lightweight, Good Affordability, Head Type: Panhead

4 RECOMMENDED by 3 people for CENTER

Bogen Imaging 3001Pro

$103.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pricegrabber.com
not only is it a regular trip but the center post comes out so you can mount it horizontally giving another angle on life.
from www.pricegrabber.com
it feels very strong, even with the center column extended.
from www.amazon.com
the ability to convert the center column into a horizontal lateral arm, providing a simple way to shoot from directly overhead, was the most important reason for my purchase.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Excellent Portability, Great Versatility, Type: Tripod

5 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for CENTER

GP Batteries Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod Flexible

$38.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
we tested a camera that was easily more than 3 pounds on it and whose tripod attachment at the bottom was not in the center of the camera.
from www.amazon.com
the only downside i have found so far occurs if your camera's tripod mount is well off-center of your camera, although this is likely a problem for *any* mini tripod, creating a balance problem.
from www.amazon.com
i was a little worried because the screw is not exactly in the center of my camera, and i read someone's review that said it would tip over because it wasn't balanced or whatever, but that is not the
from www.amazon.com
the only drawback is if your camera's tripod mount is off-center.
from www.amazon.com
my camera is rather hefty, and has the tripod mount on the far side of the camera (not centered).

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Positives: Great Versatility, Lightweight, Excellent Portability, Maximum Load: 0.60625 lbs.

Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
we tested a camera that was easily more than 3 pounds on it and whose tripod attachment at the bottom was not in the center of the camera.
from www.amazon.com
i was a little worried because the screw is not exactly in the center of my camera, and i read someone's review that said it would tip over because it wasn't balanced or whatever, but that is not the
from www.amazon.com
the only downside i have found so far occurs if your camera's tripod mount is well off-center of your camera, although this is likely a problem for *any* mini tripod, creating a balance problem.
from www.amazon.com
my camera is rather hefty, and has the tripod mount on the far side of the camera (not centered).
from www.amazon.com
the only drawback is if your camera's tripod mount is off-center.

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Positives: Nice Versatility, Lightweight, Great Affordability

Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
we tested a camera that was easily more than 3 pounds on it and whose tripod attachment at the bottom was not in the center of the camera.
from www.amazon.com
i was a little worried because the screw is not exactly in the center of my camera, and i read someone's review that said it would tip over because it wasn't balanced or whatever, but that is not the
from www.amazon.com
the only downside i have found so far occurs if your camera's tripod mount is well off-center of your camera, although this is likely a problem for *any* mini tripod, creating a balance problem.
from www.amazon.com
the only drawback is if your camera's tripod mount is off-center.
from www.amazon.com
my camera is rather hefty, and has the tripod mount on the far side of the camera (not centered).

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Positives: Great Versatility, Lightweight, Excellent Affordability

Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red

$19.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
we tested a camera that was easily more than 3 pounds on it and whose tripod attachment at the bottom was not in the center of the camera.
from www.amazon.com
i was a little worried because the screw is not exactly in the center of my camera, and i read someone's review that said it would tip over because it wasn't balanced or whatever, but that is not the
from www.amazon.com
the only downside i have found so far occurs if your camera's tripod mount is well off-center of your camera, although this is likely a problem for *any* mini tripod, creating a balance problem.
from www.amazon.com
my camera is rather hefty, and has the tripod mount on the far side of the camera (not centered).
from www.amazon.com
the only drawback is if your camera's tripod mount is off-center.

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Positives: Excellent Versatility, Lightweight, Nice Affordability, Maximum Height: 5 in.

Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Mini-

$41.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
we tested a camera that was easily more than 3 pounds on it and whose tripod attachment at the bottom was not in the center of the camera.
from www.amazon.com
the only downside i have found so far occurs if your camera's tripod mount is well off-center of your camera, although this is likely a problem for *any* mini tripod, creating a balance problem.
from www.amazon.com
i was a little worried because the screw is not exactly in the center of my camera, and i read someone's review that said it would tip over because it wasn't balanced or whatever, but that is not the
from www.amazon.com
my camera is rather hefty, and has the tripod mount on the far side of the camera (not centered).
from www.amazon.com
the only drawback is if your camera's tripod mount is off-center.

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Positives: Excellent Versatility, Lightweight, Nice Affordability, Maximum Load: 6.6 lbs.,0.61 lbs.

Tiffen ProVista 7518

$135.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bhphotovideo.com
attaches the leg to the center column broke on each.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
union that unites the bottom of the double legs to the center
from www.newegg.com
can level head by simply twisting center post under head, align bubble, twist post back, ready for action.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Lightweight, Great Portability, Type: Tripod

Slik U-212DX

$130.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it sufferered a lateral crack through the center of the pan lock block that has resisted bonding (this is my fault, not the tripod's).
from www.amazon.com
on bottom of center post, removeable head, buble for leveling,
from www.amazon.com
the center column is held in place by two compression fittings (one at the top and one at the bottom).
from www.amazon.com
independent legs that aren't linked to the center elevator post means they have an almost infinite range of positions..
from www.amazon.com
the geared center column is nice for fine adjustments.

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Positives: Great Versatility, Excellent Affordability, Lightweight, Type: Tripod

785 Modo

$60.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
even if i get some friction going, i'm going to have to lower the center of gravity to the center of the ball to really make it useful.
from www.amazon.com
extending the center post didn't affect the stability too much, which was surprising, but in a windy environment, that would not be so.
from www.amazon.com
the center column can be shortened, so that you might work very close to the ground.
from www.amazon.com
it comes with a quick release (also very easy to use, but plastic), easily shortened center column, adjustment for video panning (limiting the range of motion, as desired), and a level.

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Positives: Lightweight, Nice Portability, Nice Stability, Type: Tripod

Gitzo Mountaineer GT0530

$377.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Old Phil", www.bhphotovideo.com
another plus is the ability to remove the center column to get close to the ground.
from www.amazon.com
it is really light, but the center post includes a hook to hang weight from, to add more stability.

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Positives: Lightweight, Nice Durability, Excellent Affordability, Maximum Height: 51.57 in.

Manfrotto MagFiber 055MF4

$420.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pricegrabber.com
the center post can be mounted horizontally or taken out so the tripod can be set very low on the ground.
from www.amazon.com
the best photo of the moth was taken using the legs expanded as close to the ground as possible and the center support, parallel.

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Positives: Type: Tripod, Maximum Height: 65 in., Maximum Load: 15.4 lbs., Material: Carbon

Velbon EL Carmagne 630

$378.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bhphotovideo.com
maximum height without the center column extended, which
from screwwy, www.pricegrabber.com
weaknesses: short without center column extended, no spike feet
from www.amazon.com
the removable center post is essential to let the tripod get inches from the ground.
from www.amazon.com
the extension arm in the center column is removable -- further cutting down on the weight.

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Positives: Great Versatility, Nice Affordability, Great Durability, Type: Tripod

Sony VCT-D680RM

$165.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pricegrabber.com
the tripod would have been better if it had a center column lock so that legs could be spread out to varying diameters.
from www.pricegrabber.com
(due to center column).
from www.pricegrabber.com
center column has no lock.
from www.amazon.com
thus, even if the floor is uneven, you can always find the best balanced spot by looking at the air bubble that's directly beneath the tripod's center leg.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Excellent Portability, Lightweight, Type: Tripod

Sakar TR60

$19.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the center "lift" post and crank worked nicely; once again, not hand-tooled brass or steel, but once again, not $100-$200 either.
from www.amazon.com
i like the design of the hook in the center where you can hang a heavy bag to increase the stability.
from www.amazon.com
mine did come with the center weight-hook.
from www.amazon.com
in fairness, i must point out that the tripod includes a "hook" located at the bottom of the center shaft of the tripod on which you can hang something of weight that would help stablize the tripod.
from www.amazon.com
the tripod's legs brace to the center post and lock.

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Positives: Lightweight, Good Affordability, Good Portability, Type: Tripod

Sunpak 8001UT

$43.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it is extremely lightweight, completely intuitive, and has great features like built in levels and a geared telescoping center stand that makes it easier to lock.
from www.amazon.com
they are functional, but very slow to "find the center."
from www.amazon.com
i just opened the box and one of the center supports is not holding to the leg properly.
from www.amazon.com
i really like this product except that i have had to return it because the three arms that connect to the three legs from the center post were broken off from the legs.
from www.amazon.com
the center of the plate is lined with a soft cork.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Lightweight, Great Portability, Type: Tripod

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Manfrotto 055XB

Slik PRO 700 DX

Manfrotto 190XPROB 3 Section Aluminum Pro

Bogen Imaging 3001Pro

GP Batteries Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod Flexible

Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable

Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable

Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red

Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Mini-

Tiffen ProVista 7518

Slik U-212DX

785 Modo

Gitzo Mountaineer GT0530

Manfrotto MagFiber 055MF4

Velbon EL Carmagne 630

Sony VCT-D680RM

Sakar TR60

Sunpak 8001UT

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