82 Carbon Fiber Bowl Tripod Heavy Duty Camera Tripod with 75mm Bowl and Adapter 10 Layers Carbon Fiber

Today, I received my Artcise AS95C, complete with the following: 1. AS95C 2. Fixed base plate with hook for adding weight below (all metal, removable) 3. Bowl and bowl base (installed, all metal except sturdy ABS handle) 4. Extension column (carbon fiber and metal) 5. Cell phone holder (all metal) 6. Bracket for connecting phone holder or other accessories into 3/8 threaded connector hole on side of triangular tripod base (all metal) 7. Three removable rubber feet (installed) 8. Three removable metal spikes 9. Two large hex wrenches for adjusting holding force (resistance of opening/closing) of tripod legs 10. One small hex wrench for adjusting various grub screws 11. Six 1/4 to 3/8 screw adapters 12. Padded and lined thick nylon case with adequate space, two zippered inner accessory pockets, two heavy-duty zippers that run along entire exterior length and around enlarged end to gain access to grab the tripod and pull out at its head and/or to fully open case from end to end, an incorporated handle with velcro-joined handle, and an adjustable shoulder strap that connects at both ends of the case 13. Instruction Manual (in Chinese and English) with illustrated, well-written instructions I am truly stunned by the very high quality of materials, build quality with fit and finish, sturdiness and precision of every component, and last but not least, the beauty of this lightweight tank of a tripod. I have just received one of the most incredible bargains that I have ever purchased on Amazon. This tripod is so incredibly good. I have absolutely no doubts that I will get many very good years of use with it for my casual photography and well as my resurging astrophotography hobby. Do not blink or hesitate, if you want an extremely impressive lightweight tank of a tripod at a terrific price that must be only 20% or 25% of what you would reasonably expect to routinely pay any day for such a beautiful, precise, and sturdy beast of such very, very high quality. Very highly recommended! Read more

I'm always a little nervous about ordering products that have absolutely no reviews or ratings but after contacting the seller I decided to take a chance. And this tripod BLEW ME AWAY!! Just to let you know, I am a professional sports and wildlife photographer down here in Florida. I've used Manfrotto carbon tripods in the past but I just couldn't bring myself to spend close to a thousand bucks on a one. I'd rather put that money towards a new camera or glass! I figured that by now - with today's technology - there had to be other tripods that are just as good, stable and didn't cost as much. I believe I've found it! I already knew that this tripod (AS95C) was the upgrade to their AS90C (which actually had glowing reviews), so I thought if this new upgrade was as good I'd be ok! This new upgrade comes with several extra accessories that the more expensive AS90 doesn't have so that's what drew me to this one. They also say it has a lifetime warranty; which also swayed me due to there being no reviews. When it came in I was immediately impressed. Immediately! The carrying bag alone is awesome. It's well-made and STRONG. It has both a handle and a strap to toss it over your back. The zippers are large and easy to operate and there wasn't a single stray thread or string anywhere. When I opened up the bag, I found that there are two zippered pockets inside for storage of the accessories and other things I think are necessary in the field. The tripod itself is SOLID! The leg diameter measurements in the product's description are exactly correct. The tripod in the bag with all the accessories (and my 54mm ball head) weighs about 10.4 lbs. Just the tripod itself (with no ball head attached) weighs about 6 lbs. So, not too bad. I carry a lot more weight on my back sometimes depending on where I'm going and shooting. I've never been a fan of twist releases for the legs, but these are wonderful! All it takes is about a quarter turn and out the legs come; easily as fast as latch releases. So again, I'm happy with that as well! The grips on two of the legs are wonderful and looks like it will stand up to time and harsh use. I've attached 14 photos of the tripod by itself and being used in the field to give you a decent idea of the tripod. Some of the photos show my Nikon D500 with a Tamron 15-600mm G2 lens fully extended mounted on the tripod and one shows my Nikon D850 mounted to it low to the ground for the sunrise shots. There was absolutely no shaking or vibration whatsoever with either camera. The more I use this thing the more in love with it I become! This tripod is perfect proof that you don't have to spend a ton of money to get an outstanding tripod. I could easily make this a VERY long review talking about this tripod! But I won't. Of course, only time will tell how well it stands up under constant use in the unforgiving environments in which I'll be using it; but I'll definitely update this review if my opinion changes in any way. But as of right now and having used it several times in the Florida marsh and wetlands I can tell you it is fantastic and seriously rock-steady! It would take a hurricane to blow it over. My students and clients will definitely get a recommendation from me on this one. Move over Manfrotto! There's a new carbon-fiber tripod on the block! Read more

Ok. So far I love it, but has used once for a real eatate photoshoot. But I don't think I will change my mind as I can see that it's built pretty well! I used to have a very similar one from a bigger more famous brand, however, that one was 4 times more expensive than this!! So believe me, for its price, it's a great product!!! It's not really light weight, in case you think it's a travel tripod, not at all!! It's not a travel tripod! But! As for it's purpose and in comparison for similars, it is actually light weight. When I say it's not a travel tripod, I mean you won't take it for hiking for example! But you can absolutely take it to the work if you are a Pro photographer like me (commercial and landscape) and wherever, where you don't need to walk a lot from you car! I love it's upper, head part system. And 2 options it has! Ideally, I would really love to see a version where those 2 options are in 1! And when you don't have to put either one or another. But I'm not sure that it exists even. It's just my wish lol! What I mean is, to out that extender, so you can get higher and lower quickly (without touching the legs) + the same time have that ball adjusting system. Currently you have to put either one or another but not two together. Other than that it's truly a solid tripod with a great height !!! Read more