Easily stabilize your photos by mounting your camera on this tough yet lightweight tripod.
Average Customer Rating:
4.8 out of 5
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5 of 5 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Velbon El Carmagne 3-Section Tripod with Shoulder Strap
Review 1 for Velbon El Carmagne 3-Section Tripod with Shoulder Strap
Customer Rating
4.05
This just might be the perfect tripod for you
10/10/2008
By Fotomanfrom Tucson, AZ
Value for Price
4.05
Ease of Use
3.05
Durability
4.05
Ease of Storage
3.05
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 trade-offs. Crucial factors like height and stability come at the expense of increased weight. Strong lightweight materials like carbon fiber and magnesium increase the price. The Velbon El Carmagne 530 does a very nice job of balancing these trade-offs. It is light, just under 4lbs and sturdy enough to support all but the heaviest camera and lens combos. For years I used a Bogen tripod/head. It was a great tripod, but it weighted almost 10lbs and I often would not carry it because it was just too darn heavy. I learned that a tripod that you leave in the car is no better than no tripod at all. At less than 1/2 the weight of my Bogen, I am much more likely to actually carry and use this Velbon. Most carbon fiber tripods are very expensive, but Best Buy sells this one for under $200. Adorama Camera and B&H Photo offer the same tripod for $90 more! Of course, no tripod is perfect. The 530 DOES NOT HAVE A QUICK RELEASE PLATE, something that any tripod that retails for almost $300 should have, but you can buy a separate adapter to convert it to quick release if you want that feature. And the pan and tilt handle must be removed to completely fold the tripod and store it in the included case. These are minor issues (those pesky trade-offs again) and may or may not be important to individual photographers. Overall this is a great tripod at a very reasonable price."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 2 for Velbon El Carmagne 3-Section Tripod with Shoulder Strap
Customer Rating
5.05
Wonderful tripod!!!
07/12/2008
By koodoofrom Cambridge, MA
What's great about it: Conveniently and smoothly adjustable, light, tough and well made. What's not so great: The angle changing handles move a little when not tightened.
"Everything is conveniently and smoothly adjustable: angles in all planes, all lengths and heights. The tripod is tough and well made. Comes with a good quality shoulder bag and a stone bag. I guess one needs a stone bag to avoid accidentally tilting or moving the tripod, since it is very light. The tripod is so light that sometimes I feel like a slight push would tilt it, so when changing angles I prefer to hold one of its legs, which have a nice, soft cover for a good grip (it is not just a bare carbon). But I think the tripod has a good balance of weight being light enough to be light to carry and being stable enough when used.
What makes this tripod not 100% perfect is that the angles changing handles wobble 15-20% of an inch when not tightened to fix an angle, so to start changing some angle in the opposite direction one has to move a handle a little bit in the new a direction before the camera starts turning in the new direction as well."
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 3 for Velbon El Carmagne 3-Section Tripod with Shoulder Strap
Customer Rating
5.05
GREAT
04/30/2008
By DUGGYfrom PORTLAND,MAINE
What's great about it: VERY SOLID AND SMOOTH What's not so great: ONLY TWO EXT. LEGS
"BEST TRI POD AT BEST BUY! FINALLY, BEST BUY OFFERS A TRI POD THAT SUITS MY TASTE! THIS TRI POD IS VERY SOLID AND THE HEAD IS SMOOTH AND HOLDS MY CANON 40D W/70-200L AND EXT. FLASH EXTREMLY SOLID. THANKS BEST BUY FOR CARRYING THIS TRI POD!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 4 for Velbon El Carmagne 3-Section Tripod with Shoulder Strap
Customer Rating
5.05
Amazing!
09/20/2007
By Butka
"I'm never buying a "cheap" tripod again. I have owned about 4 tripods before this one. One by one they have broke. To many times the weight of the camera made the tripod move, or parts not being tight enough... With this tripod (so far) I have never needed to use my self timer in order to take a picture because I was afraid of my finger moving the camera. This is worth the price. Plus it is carbon fiber. It only weights a little over 3 lbs. This is a great tripod. I would recommend this to anyone with a dslr!"
Would you recommend this product to a friend?:Yes
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Review 5 for Velbon El Carmagne 3-Section Tripod with Shoulder Strap
Customer Rating
5.05
Awesome tripod!
09/12/2007
By NaturePhotosfrom Colorado
"I purchased this tripod to go with the Nikon D200 and what an incredible addition! The tripod is fully adjustable and allows you to get the angle you need to get your shot. It is amazingly light weight and easy to use. Highly recommended."
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