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Opteka 70" Full Size Professional Photo / Video Tripod

Opteka 70 Full Size Professional Photo / Video Tripod

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Brand: Opteka
Category: Photography

List Price: $69.95
Buy New: $29.95
You Save: $40.00 (57%)



Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 96 reviews
Sales Rank: 581

Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 35
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 4 x 4 x 25.5

MPN: OPT-7000
Model: OPT-7000
UPC: 039599070804
EAN: 0039599070804
ASIN: B0002XQDSS

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • 3 Way Pan Head with Quick Release
  • Bubble Level
  • Vertical Platform
  • 3 Section
  • Carrying Case

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Opteka's legendary craftsmanship and state-of-the-art engineering creates a unique professional tripod, ideal for todays photographer: whether shooting digital, film or compact video. Follow the action and keep your horizons true, shot after shot. And, when you move your camera for a different view, you can reset it level in seconds. No more fussing with blurry pictures or tired arms. Features - 3-Way Panhead, Quick Release Plate, 90 Degree Vertical Platform, 2 Bubble Levels, Thick 1.13 inch Legs, Gear Operated Center Column, Reinforced Center Brace with Carrying Handle, Lower Bracing System with Locking Feature, Quick release Channel Lock Legs, Non-Slip Rubber Feet, Accessory Hook


Customer Reviews:   Read 91 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars Thought it was good .. Doesn't Hold Up Over Time   July 30, 2008
T. Totzke (Southfield, Mi)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Bought December 20th 2007. Seemed like a decent enough tripod at the time.
But now it's pretty much unusable. The gray crank wheel has broken off,
so it's hard to raise and lower. Also, one of the metal supports for
one leg had broken off from the center. So even though it has some
solid construction, there are indeed some weak parts, that after time
are likely to fail.



5 out of 5 stars fantastic   July 25, 2008
Carolina Paredes Navarro (panama)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

so large bigger than a door works great is very especific has the bubbles to now is is perpendicular is perfect and works great


4 out of 5 stars Okay, with reservations   July 24, 2008
speedgeezer (NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

For a modest sum, this is a huge upgrade from my tripod it replaces; however, having said that, I cannot give it a 5-star review. The head and the quick-release camera plate are plastic. There is only so much you can do to tighten things down. If I need to shoot hand-released shots (say, for bracketed exposures beyond the +2, -2 that my Canon 20D will shoot automatically), the camera can be the slightest bit squizzy. I can either be very careful, or work-around with time-release, mirror lock-up, etc.. Next time I upgrade, I'm going to go into a store and look at, say, the Bogen/Manfrotto.


4 out of 5 stars As Advertised   July 6, 2008
John Kim (Glenn Heights, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

A Great tripod for such a low price.
I am not an expert but it serves its function.
The only negative aspect is that there is a tendency for the camera to drop down when i am not holding it. I dont know if this is user error or a problem with the tripod but overall I am happy with it.



5 out of 5 stars Great Tripod Lightweight   July 4, 2008
Marleytad (Harrisburg PA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

Opteka 70" Full Size Professional Photo / Video Tripod

This tripod is simple to use and very lightweight. Great for photography/videography on the go. Has a level, feet are adjustable(not flat they swivel and tilt as needed) to have your tripod sit level. Would highly recommend.