Best Tripods for Quick Release

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Pro Line Dolica AX620B100 Proline Aluminum

$51.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the quick release plate, quick flip lever leg release and lock, bubble levers, and a good tripod case besides being light and compact is great.
from www.amazon.com
the plastic quick release locks are the cheapest plastic i have ever seen - may they hold, or will my camera crash on the floor sooner or later?
from www.amazon.com
other features are a quick release plate, 2 bubble levels ( one on the head and the other on the legs), user replaceable aluminum tripod head, a threaded weight hook and spiked feet.
from www.amazon.com
concerns are, availability of the quick release plate and how good is the quick leg release clip.
from www.amazon.com
this is a sturdy, wonderfully-designed tripod with a ball-head and quick release plate that is also light and a breeze to set up.

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Positives: Good Affordability, Lightweight, Excellent Stability, Head Type: Ballhead

2 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for QUICK RELEASE

Velbon EL Carmagne 530

$335.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Douggy Fresh", www.bhphotovideo.com
the main con for this item is it has a fixed head (can't be swapped for a quick release or a ball mount).
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?lightweight, sturdy, price what's not so great:?no quick release plate, could be easier to use "as with many things in life, buying a tripod is an exercise in managing
from www.amazon.com
there is no quick release or shoe.
from www.amazon.com
it does not have a quick release head, but a tightening lever that makes attachment and removal pretty quick and easy.
from www.amazon.com
quick release legs with quality spring-action...legs are marked with numerics for easy adjustments...sweet...love it.

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

3 RECOMMENDED by 7 people for QUICK RELEASE

Sunpak 8001UT

$34.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it also has features that i would normally expect to find only on much more expensive tripods, including two quick-release camera mounting plates with integral bubble levels, a bubble level for the
from www.amazon.com
the quick-release mounting plate means i can pick up my camcorder quickly when needed.
from www.adorama.com
also it has a 2nd quick release block.
from www.amazon.com
those quick-release plates work great.
from www.amazon.com
the two quick release plates are really handy to have.

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

4 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for QUICK RELEASE

Kodak Gear 60 Inch Photo/Video Mid Size

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the tripod is sturdy, with quick-release clamps on the legs and ball-joint swiveled rubber feet, which makes it nice for uneven terrain.
from www.amazon.com
sturdy construction, elevates cameras to 6 feet (good for tallish people), flip top for either landscape or portrait shots and best of all (imho) the quick-release feature that makes this tripod a
from www.amazon.com
i love the quick-release.
from www.amazon.com
with quick-release locks, feet have adj feet for uneven surfaces.) all that is missing is a carrying bag, but there is a handle.
from www.amazon.com
also, attaching the quick release head on the kodak was a snap with the wing-nut type attachment.

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Positives: Nice Affordability, Excellent Portability, Great Versatility, Head Type: Panhead

5 RECOMMENDED by 10 people for QUICK RELEASE

Sunpak 9002DX Photo & Video

$50.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it also has a quick-release so you can "pop" the camera off in a second if necessary (which i find very useful), it's pretty light too.
from www.amazon.com
the platform and the quick-release mechanism are rather basic and delicate.
from www.amazon.com
the quick-release heads are very useful if you have more than one camera.
from www.adorama.com
i like sunpak products and have others with the same "quick release plate".
from "Angie", www.bhphotovideo.com
the quick release is great (although not perfect) and the legs expand quickly enough for what i need.

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Positives: Lightweight, Excellent Affordability, Great Portability, Head Type: Panhead

Sunpak 2001UT

$25.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.pricegrabber.com
strengths: quick setup, easy attach screw mechanism, two quick release plates, stable, not flimsy.
from www.amazon.com
i got this tripod so that i could use the quick-release plate, yeah, it's real nice...
from www.amazon.com
it's pretty good quality, easy to use, has a quick-release camera plate (so you can take the plate with the camera for that quick handheld shot), and is light enough to carry with you anywhere you go.
from www.amazon.com
there is a quick-release feature that allows you to take the camera off with a part of the head still connected to it.
from www.amazon.com
sunpak even includes a second quick-release mounting plate in case you lose the first.

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

Slik PRO 700 DX

$120.00 Est. at Amazon

from "Ken", www.adorama.com
nicely-designed circular quick-release plate allows the camera to be mounted quickly.
from www.adorama.com
the circular quick release allows one to pan 360 degrees on the quick release dock, giving an extra and useful motion.f.
from "Photo Addict", www.bhphotovideo.com
mine had a flaw that corrected itself: i could not get the quick release plate out of the head!
from "Amanda", www.bhphotovideo.com
the quick release isn't so quick, but it's not a deal breaker.
from www.bhphotovideo.com
well constructed, the pan head is great and flows smoothly as does the quick release.

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

Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i purchased the quick release replacement clips also, because i was unaware that a quick release clip came with the tripod.
from www.amazon.com
i assumed it would have some kind of quick release foot like every other tripod usually has.
from www.amazon.com
i have a smaller gorillapod that i love---but for some reason, they cut corners and didn't put a quick release mount on this one.
from www.amazon.com
the one thing that people should note is that if you buy this, you should also buy a professional tripod mount for adjustment and quick release of your camera ...
from www.amazon.com
it provides fairly firm support for the camera, and has a quick release mechanism for extended tripod work if needed.

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Positives: Nice Versatility, Lightweight, Great Affordability

Joby GP1-OGEN Gorillapod

$21.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i purchased the quick release replacement clips also, because i was unaware that a quick release clip came with the tripod.
from www.amazon.com
i assumed it would have some kind of quick release foot like every other tripod usually has.
from www.amazon.com
i have a smaller gorillapod that i love---but for some reason, they cut corners and didn't put a quick release mount on this one.
from www.amazon.com
2 - no quick release option makes attaching it to your camera a bit of a pain....i would recommend some sort of adjustable ball mount.
from www.amazon.com
my only complaint is that there is no "quick release" included with this tripod.

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

Joby GORILLAPOD Multi-Adjustable

$22.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i purchased the quick release replacement clips also, because i was unaware that a quick release clip came with the tripod.
from www.amazon.com
i assumed it would have some kind of quick release foot like every other tripod usually has.
from www.amazon.com
i have a smaller gorillapod that i love---but for some reason, they cut corners and didn't put a quick release mount on this one.
from www.amazon.com
the one thing that people should note is that if you buy this, you should also buy a professional tripod mount for adjustment and quick release of your camera ...
from www.amazon.com
it provides fairly firm support for the camera, and has a quick release mechanism for extended tripod work if needed.

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Positives: Nice Versatility, Lightweight, Excellent Affordability

Joby Gorillapod Mini Black/Red

$20.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i purchased the quick release replacement clips also, because i was unaware that a quick release clip came with the tripod.
from www.amazon.com
i assumed it would have some kind of quick release foot like every other tripod usually has.
from www.amazon.com
i have a smaller gorillapod that i love---but for some reason, they cut corners and didn't put a quick release mount on this one.
from www.amazon.com
the one thing that people should note is that if you buy this, you should also buy a professional tripod mount for adjustment and quick release of your camera ...
from www.amazon.com
it provides fairly firm support for the camera, and has a quick release mechanism for extended tripod work if needed.

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

Joby Gorillapod SLR-Zoom Mini-

$48.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
joby was very helpful when i lost the quick-release clip.
from A Customer from Asheville, NC, clickfrom.buy.com
i ordered the one with the quick release and that is a great feature so i can take it on and off the tripod quickly.
from sdeinhorn, www.shopping.com
pros: useful, innovative, lightweight, quick release plate
from www.amazon.com
i have a smaller gorillapod that i love---but for some reason, they cut corners and didn't put a quick release mount on this one.
from www.amazon.com
i assumed it would have some kind of quick release foot like every other tripod usually has.

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

Manfrotto 680B Monopod 4-SCTN

$56.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the monopod has quick release locks for the legs, which was a must for me.
from www.amazon.com
you really have to add the tilt head/quick release to it (can't remember the model, but it's about $25) and then it's really perfect.
from www.amazon.com
recommended to get the quick release if you're doing action shots.
from www.amazon.com
i pair this with a quick release swivel head mount and used both to shoot a wedding.
from www.amazon.com
in addition to this monopod i also purchased the manfrotto 678 monopod universal folding base and the manfrotto 234rc monopod head quick release.

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Positives: Excellent Affordability, Nice Portability, Great Versatility, Maximum Height: 60.63 in.

Canon 100 Monopod

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the only thing this monopod lacks is a quick-release mount, but for the price, it's still a good product.
from "BBuzzard", www.bhphotovideo.com
the only thing i dislike about this monopod is it doesn't have a quick release to seperate the camera and monopod.
from www.amazon.com
combined with a quick release attachment for my camera it also doubles as walking stick, which is very handy when negotiating slippery stream beds.the pan head seems a bit fragile being made of
from www.amazon.com
one problem i do have is that there is no quick release plate.
from www.amazon.com
it is very easy to set up and the quick release works flawlessly.

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

Sunpak 6601UT

$31.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i have been quite satisfied with this one so far, expecially the quick-release mounting mechanism that i can use for multiple cameras (since two of these plates come in the package, you don't need to
from www.amazon.com
sunpak 6601ut tripod with extra quick-release mounting plate i was looking for a light and easy to use tripod for nature photography with my digital camera.
from www.amazon.com
i didn't know what "extra quick-release mounting plate" meant.
from www.pricegrabber.com
with a full comfortable working height of 58.3" and a minimum operating height of 20.3", this one (=sunpak 6601ut tripod) features, quick release platform with an integral bubble level, and a second
from www.amazon.com
good height extension, it's lightweight and the quick release plates are very handy.

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

GP Batteries Joby GP2-01P Gorillapod Flexible

$45.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
joby was very helpful when i lost the quick-release clip.
from www.amazon.com
i have a smaller gorillapod that i love---but for some reason, they cut corners and didn't put a quick release mount on this one.
from www.amazon.com
i assumed it would have some kind of quick release foot like every other tripod usually has.
from www.amazon.com
the one thing that people should note is that if you buy this, you should also buy a professional tripod mount for adjustment and quick release of your camera ...
from www.amazon.com
this model, the slr-zoom gorillapod, is designed without a quick release mount so you can use your own tripod head.

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

Slik U-212DX

$130.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
the quick-release is great but i wish the tripod came with a second quick-release posts to keep from having to buy another (and pay shipping, etc.
from www.amazon.com
that said, i do have a problem with the quick-release feature.
from www.amazon.com
only gripe is the quick release system, it can be better, but for 95 bucks i can not expect any more than the bundle.
from www.amazon.com
legs adjust independently, bubble level, quick release mount, 3 way pan head, calibrated panorama guide, retractable rubber spike feet, and an added mounting post on the leg.
from www.amazon.com
the quick release is a nice touch, as well.

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

Manfrotto Digi 728B

$189.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
one thing...if you are going to use it with more that one camera, get extra quick-release plates.
from "Goodnight", www.bhphotovideo.com
it uses same quick release plate as their tripod = good.
from www.amazon.com
second, the quick release board is not quite stable - in some degree it kills the stable legs.
from www.amazon.com
in hindsight, i might have opted instead for the ball head, and the quick release, but that's minor.
from www.amazon.com
when i received the tripod, the little metal ring that's used to tighten the quick release plate on to the camera was broken.

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

Opteka OPT7000

$30.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
it's light-weight and has a very useful quick-release function so that the you can remove the camera (while still attached to a small plate that clicks back into the tripod) from the tripod with ease.
from www.amazon.com
it appears sturdy and has the quick lock legs, bubble levels, quick release pad, it has a handle built onto the tripod and it comes with a case.
from www.amazon.com
the head and the quick-release camera plate are plastic.
from www.amazon.com
one for the 3-way panhead and one for the quick-release channel lock legs.
from www.amazon.com
the 'quick release' shoe is not as smooth as many that i have used.

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

Sima SMP-1 Monopod

$23.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
two features i especially like: 1) the quick-release mechanism is different from others i have; it's a push-button/quick-slide, which is much easier for me (i often find myself wrangling to release
from www.amazon.com
it exends quickly and has a quick release mount that can stay attached to the camera base.
from www.amazon.com
the quick release is very easy to mount and align with the camera.
from www.amazon.com
it has a bit of flexibility without feeling flimsy, and it does come with a quick release.
from www.amazon.com
also, this monopod does come with the quick release!

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Positives: Easy To Use, Type: Monopod, Maximum Height: 60.5 in., Material: Aluminium

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