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Digital Concepts TR-68N 72-Inch 3-section Deluxe Tripod with Carrying Case for Use with Most Camcorders |  | Brand: Sakar
Category: Photography
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $29.90
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Seller: Digi Acc
Rating:  15 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.2
Dimensions (in): 27.5 x 5.2 x 4.7
MPN: TR-68N
Model: TR-68N
UPC: 213318700498
EAN: 0213318700498
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Model # TR68 | | • | Features a 3 section channel lock | | • | 2 way fluid pan & tilt head | | • | Max height: 70 inches | | • | Folds to 28 inches |
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Product Description
Folded height: 28" Extended height: 70" 3 sections 27mm, deluxe camcorder/camera tripod Features 2-way fluid pan, tilt head & channel lock Includes case
Amazon.com Product Description
This high-quality, 3-section tripod, suitable for both cameras and camcorders, features a channel lock and a two-way pan and and tilt head. It extends to a maximum and height of 70 inches and can fold up as small as 28 inches. A free case is included with the tripod. Comes with a one year warranty.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 15
 Quality control April 29, 2010
Ed Labadie (Hillsboro, OR)
Although just received and not yet tested, this product appears to be a good value for money. However, I had an issue with quality control. One tiny screw was missing in the leg attachment. I requested vendor DB Roth to simply have the manufacturer send me the screw and I could have resolved the problem. But they insisted on return and replacement. Okay, but I was delayed two full weeks! No upgrade on UPS ground to expedite delivery. With all due respect, there is some advantage to purchasing local.
 Best money I ever spent December 20, 2009
J. Marten (Upland, Ca.)
I record all my grandchildrens programs at their schools and I stand in the back as not to get in anyones way. Well alot of good that does! I seem to record more the back of peoples heads then of the kids, then the last program I saw a man that had a tripod that was above everyones head and I came home and ordered my 72" Digital Concepts tripod. Good price for quality product. Best investment ever! Took it to the Christmas program and not one head in any of the pictures. Even works well in close quarters. The carrying case makes it easy to take along. Love it,love it, love it!! I recommend this to all who get tired of holding cameras and camcorders above everybody elses head. I normally do not bother with giving reviews but this one needed to be told.
This tripod is just so-so July 9, 2009
Silabhadra Sen (Cambridge, MA, United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my first tripod. I don't use a tripod very often. So I didn't want to spend a lot of money for a very good one. I just wanted a mediocre one, and it is just that.
When fully extended, the stability of the tripod is so-so. On hardwood floor, it tends to move a little. But it is pretty stable when I hang a bag carrying 5-6 pounds of weight from the provided hook. I do not extend the neck to get the full height, because I am only 5'7" tall -- the three legs when fully extended give me sufficient height. I read in some reviews that the neck is wobbly. I checked that fact with both my light-weight camcorder and a tiny digital still camera. After extending the neck I tightened the screw that holds the neck in place, and I did not think that the neck was wobbly. I do not know if it'll wobble with heavy cameras though.
The features I like in this tripod are its light weight, good height, quick-release camera mounting plate, two spirit levels to check leveling, the handle on the tripod to carry it, and the handy carry-case that comes with it. Some reviewers apparently could not figure out how to mount the camera on the tripod correctly. The correct way of doing that is to take out the mounting plate using the quick release hook, align the camera on it, then tighten the screw from the BOTTOM of the plate holding the plastic thingy that is attached to the screw. Then put back this assembly on the tripod.
Now let me highlight the negative points. THE PANNING AND TILTING IS NOT VERY SMOOTH. I tried loosening everything. At best panning and tilting is so-so. The "fluid head" is not very fluid.
The other negative point is the tripod does not come with any written or illustrated instruction sheet. That is annoying. I went to the manufacturer's website to look for instructions. No instructions there either. I found a link to write to the company asking for help. My message was sent successfully, but no reply came. That is a shame.
In conclusion, if you want a tripod for occasional use and don't want to spend much for it, then you can buy it keeping in mind what to expect. But if you want a very good quality tripod that you want to use regularly and you expect it to last long, then increase your budget and buy a professional quality tripod. Expect to pay at least $200-$300 for such tripods.
I give this tripod a 3-star rating
 Cheaply constructed. March 22, 2009
PRB (Rhode Island, USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I feel this product is cheaply made. It's very light and doesn't have a sturdy feel to it. Also, at one point one of the legs completely disconnected from the main connecting point on top when moving it. Luckily I didn't have my camera attached at the time. I would not recommend this product.
Great Value January 20, 2009
Mark P (Oklahoma City, OK)
This tripod is nice and sturdy, and has a great feel to it. I have another tripod that I have had for a long time that is a little shorter than this one, and the camera quick release fits both.
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