| Vanguard VS55 Mini Table Tripod with 5 Section Legs | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 7 reviews)
Category: Photography
Publisher: Vanguard
Studio: Vanguard
Brand: Vanguard
Label: Vanguard
Media: Electronics
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Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 2 x 2 x 6
MPN: VS-55
Model: VS-55
UPC: 026196006701
EAN: 0026196006701
ASIN: B00009RU8K
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Compact table-top tripod is ideal for travel | | • | 4.1-inch folded height | | • | 5.1-inch extended height | | • | Weighs 0.3 pounds | | • | Includes ball panhead and rubber feet |
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Product Description
Vanguard VS-55 Tripod is so compact and lightweight you can carry it in your pocket. It is perfect for Small Digital, APS, Point and Shoot and 35mm cameras.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Pretty good mini tripod August 6, 2008
The good:
Small
Made of metal
Gold paint
Ball mount has a good tightening screw
Legs are stable when fully retracted
The bad:
Not ideal for heavy cameras since the legs will retract under the camera's weight when extended
Tripod smells like grease
 An accident waiting to happen.... July 24, 2008
I will not be using this tripod, and it's not worth the postage to return it. Why will I not be using it? There are no mini-pins or "stops" in the legs to keep each segment locked, so instability is very high.
There are 3 point-n-shoot/compact digital cameras in my family (an older Nikon 995, a Canon A720IS, and a Panasonic Lumix TZ4), and there's only one I'd even remotely consider using this with -- the Lumix, which weighs in the lightest. There is not much leg slippage with it atop the head, but if I put any down-pressure at all, the legs start folding in upon themselves. The legs on this are so small, of course, that any uneven slippage will result in a terrible tumble for your camera.
Also, only two of the legs pivot, with one fixed, which is just plain awkward.
While slightly bigger, I HIGHLY recommend the Sunpak - 1001D Digital Tripod. It's only about five dollars more, and it's sturdier to at least a power of 10. Not quite as portable, no, but I won't risk any of these fine digital cameras with such cheap gear.
One other reviewer noted using his with an H4 (or H2?) Handy Recorder. I might consider using this tripod for that same use -- I have a Zoom H2 -- for that recorder is as light as a feather. But since I've got the SunPak, I am not sure this Vanguard will ever see light outside of my closet.
 Excellent Tripod July 5, 2008
Standing just a few inches high, this tripod is ideal for on-the-go use. I was surprised by the weight - fairly hefty - and was initially put off. I've come to appreciate that this tripod has some heft to it because it keeps whatever I have mounted to it nice and secure.
I bought this tripod mainly for use on my Zoom H4 audio recorder. The removal of handling noise is essential with small audio recorders!
I will likely use this in the future for my small digital camera and *maybe* my dSLR but I doubt that it would have the ability to hold up such a device.
The swivel head is easy to use but I would prefer if it were just a bit stiffer. Once locked down though, the camera plate doesn't shift.
Great product.
Great Little Gadget June 24, 2008
This is such a handy tool for tabletop photography. Totally sturdy, and keeps the camera nice and steady when you click the button. That's very important when you're shooting close-ups of small items. I also like to leave it attached to my camera when I'm shooting a bit farther away. I actually hold it like a handle. Keeps my shots steadier.
nice product March 27, 2008
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best mini tripod for compact digital cams. mostly metal and well-made for the price. you can't go wrong on this one.
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