72 Inch Elite Series Professional, Full Size Camera Tripod for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Samsung, Olympus, Panasonic & Pentax + eCostConnection Microfiber Cloth

Hello, my name is Don, and the following is my review and honest opinion on the "72 Inch Elite Series Professional, Full Size Camera Tripod". First, the tripod arrived damaged, parts of the disk that is the gimbal head base, right above the start of the legs, had fallen from both the box and the carry bag upon opening. The advertised microfiber cleaning cloth was not included in the package. The quick release plate doesn't seat flush, and my camcorder has actually fallen from the tripod at least four times by the time of this writing. (Thankfully with no damage to the camcorder.) The latch for the quick release plate was in the normal lock position, however after removing the plate for the very first time, the latch only returns as far as roughly halfway. On the reverse side of this coin, the first good thing I noticed was the price. I did searches all over the web for two days in an attempt to find a similar tripod at a lower cost, and I wasn't able to locate one. The second was the height. I stand 6'4", and its really nice that the tripod extends to a length where I'm not having to hunch over to look into the viewfinder. The bubble levels are really accurate, which makes obtaining the perfect shot even easier. The rubberized pivot feet are absolutely amazing, the non-slip properties are top-notch. The rotary locking ring for the legs provides excellent grip, which gives me peace of mind that the tripod won't fold up unexpectedly. Overall, the pros slightly outweigh the cons, in my opinion, which is the reason why I've given this item two out of five stars. There is still a lot of room for improvement, and I may try to modify this tripod to make up for the cons I listed above. While I am not a professional photographer or videographer, I feel that this tripod is undeserving of the labels "Professional" and "Elite", even if the latter happens to be the name of the series. I will continue to search for a better tripod.

Exactly what I was looking for. This is a strong and stable tripod for use with my Nikon SLR. Easy set up with leveling options and a height that accommodates me (6'2"). I would recommend this tripod to a friend.

Extends pretty tall (over 4ft - didn't measure) and is stable after the extension clamps are activated but does not include a cell device holder, only a camera stabilizer platform and no remote. Will return.

had the cheapy ones before this tripod but the extra $10-15 is DEFINITELY worth it. has many levels so you can make sure you're horizonal. the legs are adjustable but so is the middle portion. the pad for the legs help it's stability. won't regret purchasing if you're looking for the cheapest option yet with as close to a professional feel.

THIS TRIPOD IS EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED. IT IS A VERY HEAVY DUTY PRO TRIPOD, WITH ALL THE ADJUSTMENTS AND TWO BUBBLE LEVELS. IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY....YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. COMES WITH A NICE HD NYLON CARRY BAG WITH SHOULDER STRAP. THIS IS A REAL, PROFESSIONAL TRIPOD.

I am a tall person (well over 6 feet), and the taller height of this tripod is very helpful to me when filming. It is an excellent product especially considering the very reasonable price. While I do not recommend it for heavier cameras, it is perfect for mid-size and smaller camera mounting. Perfect for people on a budget who want a taller reaching tripod.

This is the cheapest and most lightweight tripod ever. I would not recommend this at all because the durability would jeopardize your expensive camera equipment. This is not even worth the money that I spent on it. I wish that I would have returned it but I did not have time to reorder a new one because of the deadline that I was facing.

You sent me a product that was broken

Good product for the price, my wife is happy with it. Especially the detachable camera fastener.

Sturdy, well designed, capable of many versatile adjustments. I like it.