| Velbon DF-60 Dual Function Light Weight Tripod | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 14 reviews)
Category: Photography
Publisher: VELBON
Studio: VELBON
Brand: Velbon
Label: VELBON
Media: Electronics
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.6
Dimensions (in): 24.5 x 5 x 4.8
MPN: DF-60
Model: DF-60
UPC: 017915400603
EAN: 0017915400603
ASIN: B00009UTVO
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| • | Maximum height 63 4/5" | | • | Folded length 23 4/5" | | • | Weight 4.0 lbs. |
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Product Description
The DF-series is a dual function tripod designed for use as both a photo and video tripod. The panheads feature a sure-grip pan/tilt control handle positioned on the left side for easy access to main camera controls. The leg assemblies all feature 3-section tubular aluminum legs, radial leg braces for extra stability and convenient tripod setup. Quick side-lever leg locks for easy leg adjustments. All black professional finish.The DF-60 model is a deluxe heavy-duty dual function tripod featuring a unique 3-way panhead with quick release camera platform designed for use with both 35mm cameras and camcorders. Other features include a geared center column with preset friction control system, leveling bubble, 27mm wide leg and steel ground spikes with adjustable round rubber tips.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 Steady August 27, 2008
This thing is very steady, however there is one thing I don't like about is that the level trigger thing in the middle is very annoying. When I roll it to the high level it cannot handle heavy camera to hold on to it. I wish there is a lock button to hold it.
 Excellent Tripod August 25, 2008
I'm a novice in the photography dept., so I wanted to start out with a tripod that's user friendly, well made, yet affordable. I purchased one for taking pictures on ebay. Adjusting the height is no problem, and the quick release attachment is a pleasure to use with my Sony Cybershot. I found this tripod to be an excellent value.
Good basic tripod July 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my first tripod, and it seems to be a good one for the money. Very flexible in terms of setup and it is plenty sturdy. The balancing screws on the feet are nice. Easy to set up and easy to carry.
Excellent tripod at excellent price February 12, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Like some of the other reviewers, I was a little skeptical about this tripod. Not only because I haven't heard of this brand before but for the price.. I didn't think I could find such a nice tripod at this price range. I'm not a professional but you don't need to be one to recognize when something looks cheap and flimsy. Something this tripod certainly is not.
Build quality is just excellent. Controls feel smooth and precise. It tilts so you can take portraits. I even like its weight: Light enough to carry it around without too much trouble and heavy enough to ensure stability (which is needed considering no one wants to put his SLR camera with a 1000+ dollar lens on a unstable tripod). As one user said, the little spikes at the end of the legs add to stability when needed on some terrains.
Size is excellent too: when folded you get a small tripod for all purposes and when fully extended, the camera visor is a couple of centimeters over my eyes (I'm 5'8") so in other words, unless you want something so small you can put onto a desk or table (which makes it unsuitable for an SLR), or something bigger tan a crane (joke), this is the right tripod for virtually every kind of situation.
It works with any kind of camera since the screw is standard but I find little sense in buying a tripod this size to be used it with a pocket-sized camera (although you could use with it if you want anyway). But whether you got a compact camera like sony H-series (2,5,7 or 9) or canon's S3/5 IS, or a SLR, this is a very good investment. I've had lots of fun with it using my remote. Now I can be into my own pictures too :)
 Certainly not light weight! January 7, 2008
4 out of 13 found this review helpful
I bought this tripod for my boyfriend and from the description, I thought it was a professioanl, lightweight tripod. However, this thing is very big, bulky, & heavy! I'm sure it could be used professionally but certainly not for the regular digital camera that most consumers have. It does have very nice features but I thought that the description was misleading it stating that it's light weight. I would imagine using this with the professional video cameras or SLR/DSLR with those big extended lenses.
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