The Top Tripods for Durability

Sunpak 6601UT

$31.00 Est. at Amazon

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i was also impressed with the workmanship and quality of the tripod at the price i paid for it.
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it is durable and lasts for a while.
from www.amazon.com
never had one before.took it out of the box,set it up in a matter of seconds.does everything they said it would.material and construction very satisfactory.
from rufusryker, www.shopping.com
pros: extremely adjustable, easy to use, durable, ergonomic.
from www.amazon.com
it's of a fairly sturdy construction with the vertical crank being the exception.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Great Stability, Easy To Use, Type: Tripod

Sunpak 8001UT

$34.00 Est. at Amazon

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it appears to be suprisingly sturdy and durable for the price.
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i am very pleased with the quality of construction and finish.
from www.amazon.com
when clamped they provide sturdy support, but when unclamped you can really feel the "wobbliness" in the construction design (though this doesn't really affect performance).
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the tripod itself is pretty heavy, and it feels durable.
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the tripod is very light weight yet sturdy and durable even when fully extended.

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

Joby Gorillapod Focus GP8 Flexible

$100.00 Est. at Amazon

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just a well made product as well, solid construction!
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durable, lightweight, fits his digital slr perfectly, and easy to use.
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they are extremely well built and seem to be durable (sure they are but only 1 week old).
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i think this has to do with the multi-section construction.
from www.amazon.com
it also seems to be very durable and is light enough that you can take it anywhere.

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Positives: Excellent Versatility, Lightweight, Good Affordability, Maximum Height: 9 in.

Opteka OPT7000

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

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this is a great tripod for it's price range, with lightweight but sturdy construction and a surprising height.
from www.amazon.com
it seems to be built to last and is quite durable.
from www.amazon.com
at the zoo for shooting animals and used it at work to take construction photos.
from www.amazon.com
is built with plastic but it looks professional and durable.
from www.amazon.com
what sold me on it was how durable it looked.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Lightweight, Easy To Use, Type: Tripod

Giottos MM-9180 Monopod

$78.00 Est. at Amazon

from "straylight", www.adorama.com
however, i am very pleased with the appearance, strong construction and overall utility of this monopod.
from www.adorama.com
pros: compact, lightweight, opens quickly, strong construction cons: none best uses: long exposures, portraits, sport photography, stabilization
from www.adorama.com
pros: strong construction cons: weight best uses: sport photography, stabilization

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Nice Portability, Great Durability, Type: Monopod

Gitzo GM-3550 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Monopod

$300.00 Est. at Amazon

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in my case, i was looking for one that could easily handle my 70-200, 100-400, and the future 500 with the 2xtc, while light and compact enough for convenient handling and durable enough to last me a
from www.amazon.com
about this monopod: the weight (1.4 pounds), the maximum height (nearly 76 inches); the minimum height (just 21.3 inches); the gitzo g-lock column locking system; and the superb gitzo construction.
from www.adorama.com
pros: opens quickly, strong construction best uses: long exposures, stabilization describe yourself: hobbyist/enthusiast
from www.amazon.com
i love everything about this monopod: the weight (1.4 pounds), the maximum height (nearly 76 inches); the minimum height (just 21.3 inches); the gitzo g-lock column locking system; and the superb

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Great Durability, Lightweight, Maximum Height: 75.59 in.

GP Batteries Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod Flexible

$45.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.adorama.com
spouse is on large construction sites and must take photos in difficult places.
from www.amazon.com
just a well made product as well, solid construction!
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college-age son says it is the first thing people pick up when they come into his room--to play with-so it is durable too.
from www.amazon.com
durable, lightweight, fits his digital slr perfectly, and easy to use.
from www.amazon.com
flexible, durable, transportable.

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Positives: Nice Versatility, Lightweight, Nice Portability, Maximum Load: 0.60625 lbs.

694 Monopod

$183.00 Est. at Amazon

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the construction and over all look is all professional.
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my main concern, after watching my students use (and abuse) a variety of bogen (manfrotto) tripods for video cameras for a number of years, was that the construction quality wouldn't be satisfactory.
from www.amazon.com
durable: magfiber is really strong

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Nice Portability, Nice Versatility, Type: Monopod

681B / 3218 Monopod

$83.00 Est. at Amazon

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scene; the camera screws nicely into the double adaptor, set up to take two sizes of fitting; is heavier than the walking sticks versions of monopods; a classy piece of manfrotto construction though
from www.amazon.com
the b-m 681b monopod, although relatively heavy, is of durable contruction quality.
from www.adorama.com
pros: built like a tank, compact, lightweight, opens quickly, strong construction best uses: long exposures, reducing noise (iso reduction), sport photography, stabilization
from www.amazon.com
it gives a reasonable steady image as one pans across the scene; the camera screws nicely into the double adaptor, set up to take two sizes of fitting; is heavier than the walking sticks versions of

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Positives: Lightweight, Nice Durability, Good Versatility, Type: Monopod

Velbon ELCARMA540

$349.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Gail", www.ritzcamera.com
i purchased this product because of its durability, light weight and adjusts quite easily.
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the construction is very solid, the entire setup is lightweight and stability is great.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Excellent Versatility, Good Durability, Type: Tripod

Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red

$20.00 Est. at Amazon

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just a well made product as well, solid construction!
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this product is very useful and durable.
from www.amazon.com
college-age son says it is the first thing people pick up when they come into his room--to play with-so it is durable too.
from www.amazon.com
flexible, durable, transportable.
from www.amazon.com
durable, lightweight, fits his digital slr perfectly, and easy to use.

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

Manfrotto 679B Monopod 3-Section Replaces 679

$48.00 Est. at Amazon

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it is durable,fast,and light.it also doubles as a walking stick.
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with many of the alternative products, there seemed to be varying complaints of durability problems, however i didn't see any with this one.

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Positives: Great Affordability, Lightweight, Nice Portability

Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Mini-

$48.00 Est. at Amazon

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just a well made product as well, solid construction!
from www.amazon.com
college-age son says it is the first thing people pick up when they come into his room--to play with-so it is durable too.
from www.amazon.com
durable, lightweight, fits his digital slr perfectly, and easy to use.
from www.amazon.com
flexible, durable, transportable.
from www.amazon.com
i think this has to do with the multi-section construction.

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

Sony VCT-MTK

$19.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.onsale.com
it is genuine sony craftsmanship - sturdy, easy to use and stylish.
from www.onsale.com
i bought this tripod for sony dsc-w5 and i am so pleased with the design, construction, compatibility and portability.
from www.onsale.com
there are lots of merits such as a durability, a small but powerful function and a stability.
from www.amazon.com
a similar tripod i owned was great if it's paint hadn't begun chipping after 1.5 year of gentle use; since i've only had this tripod for about 2 months, i hope sony's paint is more durable!

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

Canon Deluxe 200

$40.00 Est. at Amazon

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however, because of its light-construction, it is not sutibale for rough and heavy use.
from www.pricegrabber.com
strengths: simple, easy to use, with durability form, light to carry.
from www.adorama.com
pros: easy to open, folds small, good stability, lightweight, unfolds quickly cons: tilt pan head is plastic, weak construction best uses: photography, stabilization
from azbearoh, www.pricegrabber.com
strengths: easy to use, low price, free carrying case, great color, sturdy, good construction materials weaknesses: none found yet -- wondering about plastic leg snaps summary: a very well made

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

Pure Digital Flip ATR1B

$14.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.walmart.com
this tripod had very nice, stable construction and seemed very strong.
from www.walmart.com
the legs are very durable and flexible at the same time.
from www.amazon.com
the size is almost amazingly small, yet the construction is rock-solid.

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Positives: Great Versatility, Great Portability, Easy To Use, Supported Devices: Camcorder

Manfrotto Digi 728B

$189.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.ritzcamera.com
[...] pros: attaches firmly, good stability cons: durability best uses: photography, stabilization
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it's well built and definitely seems very durable.
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the weight is light, and the construction of the leg part is excellent.
from www.amazon.com
i'm really impressed with the construction, and i've had no trouble with the head (smooth and easy to operate).
from www.amazon.com
i therefore needed a tripod that was simultaneously durable, lightweight, and provided relatively smooth tracking motions (panning, tilting, etc.), and didn't cost an arm and a leg to buy..

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Positives: Lightweight, Great Affordability, Nice Stability, Type: Tripod

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Best Tripods for Durability

Sunpak 6601UT

Sunpak 8001UT

Joby Gorillapod Focus GP8 Flexible

Opteka OPT7000

Giottos MM-9180 Monopod

Gitzo GM-3550 Mountaineer 6X Carbon Fiber Monopod

GP Batteries Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod Flexible

694 Monopod

681B / 3218 Monopod

Velbon ELCARMA540

Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red

Manfrotto 679B Monopod 3-Section Replaces 679

Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Mini-

Sony VCT-MTK

Canon Deluxe 200

Pure Digital Flip ATR1B

Manfrotto Digi 728B

Canon Rebel

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