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Velbon ULTRA MAXi F Tripod
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Sat November 24, 2007
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Average Price
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Average Rating
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100% of reviewers
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£65.00
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7.0
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supersize
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Description:
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The Velbon Ultra Maxi F is the new tripod for photographers on the move. The F model folds to a very compact size of just 36cm. - small enough to fit into most outfit bags or backpacks. Using a very compact, but highly refined, pan and tilt head, this tripod extends to a full height of 152.5cm.
It features the unique, patented, Velbon Twist Lock leg system - a simple, quick twist and pull allows you to extend each leg in one movement. Another twist locks the legs.
This tripod also features a splittable centre column and multi angle legs allowing a low level operational height of just 16.5cm.
PH-237Q COMPACT 4 WAY PAN/TILT HEAD REVOLVER HEAD (PAT.P)
Compact & Lightweight
Die-cast aluminium alloy
Quick Release platform
Single handle locking for pan & tilt action
Unique left & right vertical tilting action
Suitable for 35mm, Digital & Video usage
Weight: 245g
Specifications:
Max. Height: 152.5cm
Centre Column Elevation: 25cm
Folded Length: 36cm
Low Level: 16.5cm
Diameter of top leg: 21mm
Leg Sections: 5
Net Weight: 0.99kg
Type of feet: Rubber
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Keywords:
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velbon Tripod Ultra Maxi F
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Author
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stupot
Feet under the table
Registered: August 2005
Location: Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset
Posts: 1548
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Review Date: Sat November 24, 2007
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: £65.00
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Pros:
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weight, size, cost
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Cons:
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Twist lock mechanism, quick release plate
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This has been my main tripod for about a year now and its a great little tripod, it has a few annoying niggles which i'll come to in due course.
The first thing that strikes you with this tripod is its compact size when folded, its only 36cm long which fits into a small rucksack quite easily. It has a removable centre column which allows it to have a very low ground clearance at only 16.5cm high. It has a good height however with the legs fully extended it really isn't that stable. Where it does come into its own is its portabilty which is the main reason i bought it i've taken it up mountains, climbed up and down all sorts of rocks and crevices to get that shot and you really dont know your carrying it, its very light. Its well made and the head has good functionality.
I dont regret buying it but i feel that at times its a bit limited in its uses especially the stabilty when fully extended, i'm shortly to get the Manfrotto 055XPROB tripod which will definately make up for the Velbons limitations. I will however continue to use it when going on long hikes or when i need some thing very portable.
Right on to its niggles, for me the twist lock mechanism on the legs and after some use become a pain. It should work with one twist the top section unlocks, next twist the next section and so on but quite often one twist on one leg unlocks the bottom sections, another leg it unlocks the middle section and the final leg another section. You end up locking and twisting the legs trying get the right section to unlock! The next issue is you have to extend the centre column if you want to tilt the camera to a portrait view as the camera hits on the top of the tripod legs otherwise. The final pain is the quick release plate i can never get it attached tightly to the base of the camera, you tighten it then two minutes later its loose again and it can't be tightened by hand as its far to fiddly, it comes with a small flat bit of metel that fits into the slot to tighten it.
Would i recomend it? yes but not as your main tripod, use it as it was designed as a very lightweight portable tripod for certain situations and it will serve you well.
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