Slik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo Guide

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	Slik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo Guide SLIK SLIK average customer review:based on 32 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Its 28 Year Old Brother is Well Worth Keeping

I have owned an original U212 for about 28 years and it is a good tripod. We have hauled it all over the country and I have carried it on my back, on hikes, in a home-made denim pouch. In spite of age the black anodized frame still looks fine, the leg latches work like new and the tripod is in good, sound mechanical condition - with one exception. A few months ago it took a bad fall, head down, onto a concrete driveway. It sufferered a lateral crack through the center of the pan lock block that has resisted bonding (this is my fault, not the tripod's). Even now the head works well but the pan lock just isn't as effective.

Good news is the head for the new U212DLX is different but will fit. I have a head on order and wouldn't even think about replacing this good, old tripod. By the way, in looking for a replacement head I have looked at the new DLX in the store and they haven't changed that much. Very much like mine. I fully expect another 28 years from mine. (at least I hope I'm around that long!)

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An old friend.

I've had my Slik U212 now for over 25 years. I used it at first for my Cannon A1 film camera.. several camcorders and done tons of video work on it. Last few years it's been supporting my Nikon digitals including my D200. Have done everything from filming weddings and local commercials, used it in the mountains, woods and swamps. Had up to 18 pounds of equipment mounted on it, perched on the side of a cliff. Tripod is excellent! Rock solid, easy to set up and use. It's a little heavy. I found an excellent tent pole sack to carry it around in years ago which helped, but it is heavy. Because of the weight, I've kept my eyes open for the last 20 years for a replacement..trying out, borrowing other tripods over the years, but looking for something that I'm willing to spend up to about $300 on.. to this day.. I have not found anything I've liked better... It's been dragged other half the world and still looks and works perfect... the quick release is worn down so I might new a new head for it in the next or 10 years.

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solid performer

After looking at tripods ranging from $20 to $1,000, I plunked down in the middle. The U212 has proved to be solid, stable and easy to adjust. The quick release is a nice touch, as well. As the name implies, it's not a featherweight, and I'd probably not use it as a backpacking tripod, but then, I take my little point and shoot up mountains, not the big D-80 DSLR. The Slik and a good prime lens work very well for photographing theater in available light.

Very happy with SLIK U212 DLX Heavy Duty Tripod

Because I've only recently gotten back into photography after many years, I decided to do my homework on the best buy for the money in tripods. I read a number of reviews and found that this particular tripod rated highly. I bought it and have not been sorry. It is rock solid and can easily be adjusted to fit the situation. I can recommend this tripod without reservation. -Paul

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So Far, So Good...

I bought this tripod about two months ago and have had great success with the stability and manueverability. I trust this tripod very much. Even with a heavier, telephoto lens, I am sure that the camera will not fall, and that the camera body isn't under too much stress.

Plusses:
1. Very stable
2. Heavy Duty
3. Widely adjustable
4. Feet convert from rubber to metal point for extra traction
5. Fairly good price

Minuses:
1. The bar to tilt or move camera can be in the way sometimes
2. The part that screws into the camera is not in the standard plate shape, but a cylindrical shape (not too much of a minus)

Overall:
This tripod has worked for all of my amateur needs. I would recommend for anyone wanting a tripod in this price range.

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