SLIK PRO 700DX TRIPOD FULL
SLIK PRO 700DX TRIPOD PROFESSIONAL

The section locks are of the lever-type, and the leg-angle locks are all metal. It is of aluminum construction and comes with foam leg covers for comfort. load, but it feels like it should be able to handle about 115.

Some of the rock-solid stability also comes from the fact that this unit only has three sections, so even the smallest diameter section is still quite robust. The unit also weighs in at a little under 6 lbs., so it is not a light-weight. These dimensions do not include a head, as there is not one included. A 9-inch removable section of the center column allows a minimum set-up height of a little over 10 inches. 27 inches folded height, 70 inches fully extended. Probably best used for more stationary situations such as studio work or any situations where stability is of primary importance, this unit is a little larger at approx. I paid $100 for mine, but I just noticed that B&H now has this black model for $90. If size and weight are not your paramount concerns, then this is an excellent tripod and a screaming bargain. Would I pay $159.00 for this tripod new fromB&H? Absolutely! It’s worth every penny. Overall I am very pleased it’s well built and rock solid. The handles were well positionedand the level bubbles were a pleasure. The pan head worked well and was rathersmooth. I thought this would be troublesome but afterusing it I found I liked and it locked in tight. I bought mine used off of Craigslist and it came with theSlik pan tilt head with the round quick release plate. The center post can be screwed off at thecenter and legs folded out making the minimum height from top of the head tothe bottom about 15 inches. Even the leg locks clamps aremetal and must be pulled up to release and pressed down to lock. All the locking hardware is metal and withthe exception of rubber covered handles and knobs this entire tripod appears tobe made of metal. The legs are solidand long and lock into place securely with the clamps. Buy Slik 700DX Pro Tripod Legs (Black) featuring Supports 15 lbs (6.8 kg), 3 Sections, Aluminum/Magnesium/Titanium Alloy, 30.2mm Maximum Diameter Segments, 70.1' Working Height, 3 Leg Deployment Angles, Rapid-Type Center Column, 2-Part Center Column for Lower Heights, Foam-Padded Upper Segments. But the added weightis a trade off I’m willing to make for something solid and well build and thisis indeed well built. I have not used it on a photogig yet but I am looking forward to it.įirst, this tripod is indeed heavy, almost 8 pounds with thehead on it and it’s certainly not a back-pack tripod to be used on long hikesand yes, it’s big. I just bought this tripod today and played around with it alittle.

SLIK PRO 700DX TRIPOD PROFESSIONAL

Rock solid- well built- professional level quality I paired this with a Manfrotto head and couldn't be happier. Everything locks solidly into place and movements are fluid when they need to be.

SLIK PRO 700DX TRIPOD FULL

It's a little wobbly fully extended, but not near as much as I expected (and I doubt you'll find any tripod that is stable at full extension). Other than that, this tripod has been excellent and served me well. The kinked zipper is mostly cosmetic for now, but I would like a more sturdy carry case. The carrying case seems a little on the cheap side, and didn't take long for the zipper to get kinked, but it's held up for about 2 years now with my occasional use. That's why I said in the 'cons' that it'll depend on use. I like to do long exposure work, and this tripod holds my camera rock solid even in a little wind (and it doesn't take much wind to ruin a long exposure). Thanks for your help and advice in advance.The others talk about the weight of this tripod as a bad thing, but it's one of the reasons I bought it. I like both, but I think I'm leaning more towards the Manfrotto 055XPROB or the 190XPROB. So I was thinking that either of those two tripods could handle that but wondering which would be better. I was thinking about getting a 50mm, some sort of wide angle, and a 300mm sometime down the road. I have a Nikon D5100 with the 18-55mm and 55-200mm lenses. I think the 055XPROB seems tall enough, (maybe too tall?) but I might also go with the 190XPROB because it is a little shorter. I'm 5'4', so I was looking for a tripod that words at eye level. But other than that, they look to be the same and both seem good quality. Also, I'll be spending a bit more on the Manfrotto because I have to buy the head for it. I think the SLIK is a bit heavier? 7kg compared to the Manfrotto's 5kg if I remember correctly.

For the Manfrotto I was thinking the 496RC2 Ball Head with Quick Release.įrom all the reviews I've read, they seem to be very similar. I want to start taking landscapes and nighttime/time lapse, which is really hard without a tripod. I was wondering which one would be better.

Slik pro 700dx tripod