SLIK Pro 700 DX Tripod Legs - Black

I don't write many reviews, but this product drove me to the computer. The value received for price paid for these tripod legs is almost unbelievable. I expected good construction because this product is well regarded on Amazon as well as other retailers who sell the product. Even so, the solidness and features of this tripod are way beyond my expectations. Pros: Everything locks down very well, but is not to "tight" to release Saw a review that it gets cold, but there is foam padding to help with this. Three position adjustment on leg angle (in a $90 tripod!) Length of the center column is adjustable (bottom half screws right off) to allow pictures close to the ground. Center column is REVERSIBLE allowing shooting REALLY close to the ground I am 6'3". No stooping! This is the first tripod I've owned that has this much height. Cons: That construction quality "Pro" means a heavy and bulky tripod, meaning this is not an all occasion product. Getting out of the car and shooting - yes. Hiking to the top of a mountain at 4 am - not so much. The measurements are all in the description, but I guarantee this will be larger than you expect. That said, I recommend this product HIGHLY if you are looking for an entry level pro product. This thing has bells and whistles that I would normally look for on tripods in the $200+ range. Until I become convinced that I should trade my car for a carbon fiber tripod, I will deal with a couple of extra pounds and quietly laugh at all of the other shooters that paid WAY to much. Bottom Line -- This is a STEAL. Buy it quick before Slik figures out that it would still be a good deal at a much higher price! Read more

I am not a professional photographer, more like serious part time amateur. I have a Canon S3 and find it is perfect for my level of shooting (also have a Canon T70 with multiple lenses and Panasonic G320 digital video that I use on tripod, but I prefer the S3). Based on internet reviews, I ordered the Slik Pro 700 Dx with the 800 Ball Head. First, the tripod is massive! It is really made for much larger cameras than mine, too heavy to lug around while playing tourist. Having said that, I now do not want to take pictures without it. I am 6'2", and this thing easily rises over my head. It is solid and stable, and well made. Each leg is independently adjustable for height and angle. I can hang on this thing for shooting without worry. Center column locks with a twist ring, which I find to be much better than a geared column. The tripod comes with sponge like grips not shown in the picture that make it very comfortable to use. The round tubes are grooved to prevent twist, which adds to the stability. Solid rubber feet on the ends. Open with camera mounted, it does not feel heavy, and the included travel bag make carrying it easy enough for field trips. Matched with the 800 Ball Head, it makes a great tripod. I only regret having used a cheap tripod for so long before stepping to the real thing. Read more

I never write reviews - but this tripod deserves a 5-star review! This is a great, sturdy, and LIGHT tripod - perfect for real estate photoshoots. Perfect! I HIGHLY reocmmend this tripod. You will be very happy with your purchase as it is WELL worth the money! Read more

This tripod was to upgrade for my spotting scope. I had a pretty cheesy cheapie and it was unstable, really wobbly, and eventually one of the plastic leg extenders broke and it was history. I knew this one was heavy when I went into it, and it is. If I need lightweight I'll take some small gorillapod that I can attach to something and hike with that. But for birdwatching and stargazing with my spotting scope, this thing is bombproof. It is extremely sturdy. I got a video fluid head to go with it and it is the perfect combo for setting up somewhere to birdwatch or stargaze. It's not one to take on extended hikes but otherwise. I'll probably put my big DSLR on it at some point, too but for now this is how I'm using it and I really love it. Read more

This is my favorite tripod of the several I own, it's solid and just heavy enough to be steady without being so heavy that it's a pain to carry around. Having foam grips on all three legs is really nice in cold weather but my one complaint is that even after almost two years the foam still smells bad in warm weather. I basically only use it outside so that's not too much of a problem but it seems surprising considering the otherwise high build quality. Read more

Yeah, this is a really good tripod. Very sturdy. I have no idea why people are complaining about the weight. With a small fluid head attached inside the included tripod bag, the entire weight is 7.5 pounds. I see old women hiking with 5-10 pounds of water bottles in the hills everyday. What are you guys complaining about? My goodness a little exercise is not going to hurt. I just received my tripod and it included a nylon bag. Many reviews claimed the bag is only large enough to fill the tripod and nothing else. This is not true. It fits the tripod and a fluid head attached with 4 to 5 inches of additional space for a much larger head or other items. I will not that I must unscrew the two handles for panning first. The height is also taller than expected. With the center pole fully extended up the eye level of my canon G40 camcorder is about six feet 10 inches!. That's correct. I am 6'5" tall and its higher than the top of my head. This is great for select sporting events when your tripod is behind others. Since mine is almost 2 feet higher than most tripods there is little to no interference with setting up behind other tripods. The only complaint is that there is not a bag hoof at the bottom of the center pole to hang a camera bag. The reason for this is because the center pole can be removed, separated into two parts and reinserted upside down for very low camera angles. I still wish it had a hook. I may engineer one. Read more