Velbon CX-888

Advantages: I did not even expect such quality for such ridiculous money. Everything is done reliably, nor what parts do not play. Strange, but my height turned out to be 173 cm, just under my height, no need to bend down;) Included is a convenient case.

Disadvantages: No instructions included. At first, I did not understand how to fix the angle of attack (up and down), it turns out you need to twist a long handle.

Comment: Very pleased with the purchase. I advise you to take!

Advantages: It is light enough, rubber tips, assembled with high quality, good maximum height. Case in set.

Disadvantages: Slightly stagger the "legs" when you push .. but when assembled, it seems to stand firmly.

Comment: Overall a great tripod. Value for money is very worthy, in my opinion. Convenient to take with you.

Advantages: Price, workmanship, weight, maximum shooting height.

Disadvantages: Errors in ergonomics

Comment: The inconvenient screw on the mounting platform (without folding ears).
The camera rotates on the court.
No built-in level. If you install a camera for shooting portraits, the locking screw of the horizontal plane is blocked .. Ie If the screw-clamp is clamped, and you need to turn the camera to the left or right, you will first have to return the camera to a horizontal position, only after that you can loosen the screw.
A tripod is definitely worth the money for which I bought it. It is quite suitable for rare use; it will also allow forming an opinion for choosing an expensive, more professional tripod.

Advantages: Lightweight, steady, good workmanship

Disadvantages: The inconvenient screw on the mounting platform (without folding ears)
No built-in level.
The mounting platform is too small for my taste.

Comment: I bought such a tripod as an easy traveling option, I have never regretted it.
I was pleased with the good design performance, no burrs, no backlash and no sticks. In this respect, he is clearly better than his classmates like Recam or Era.
The handles move smoothly, while tightening the camera is flat, it does not “bite” anywhere. The tripod stands reliably even on uneven and loose surfaces. Despite the external fragility of the plastic parts, the head of the tripod provides a sure fixation of the two-kilogram bundle camera + flash in any position.

In general - if you need a light and inexpensive tripod, then the Velbon CX-888 will be a good choice.

Advantages: Resistant rubber feet, tall, sturdy

Disadvantages: didn't notice

Comment: It performs its functions with a bang. Very pleased with the purchase. There is a cover in the kit, but I do not use it, because I bought a photo backpack, where you can attach and a tripod. It was pleasantly surprised that not only the camera can be put on the tripod, but also other devices that are threaded in the base (they used it during repairs in the apartment to fix a thing like a laser level).The tripod itself is strong and stable, I'm not afraid to break it. I myself am 196 cm tall and my tripod is very suitable for height :) but if you need to quickly expand it, then until you open all the latches, and then you close each separately, it will take a minute or two :) but this is so, as noted to readers.

Advantages: 3d head, lightweight, cover though not so hot, but still there, build quality

Disadvantages: no level

Comment: it looked as if the weight of the Canon 60D (1250 grams) would break or fall, but it turned out that the design was quite solid. convenient. bought instead of the soviet lost during the move. remained satisfied

Advantages: -build quality
-price
-stability
- maximum height
-design
-functionality

Disadvantages: - Claim to the case - no adjustment on the strap :)
-Swaped platform that is attached to the camera is not fixed by rotation
-To the tripod itself no complaints. He covered my needs.

Comment: I recently bought this tripod in one of my favorite online store at a very affordable price. There is an experience of using a couple of analogs. Therefore, I chose a tripod with a maximum working height. With my height of 185 cm. This model allows me to take pictures without taking uncomfortable and uncomfortable poses :) About functionality: the camera on this tripod can turn in all possible directions, it is very convenient to install a tripod on almost any surface (or maybe I'm in extreme conditions have not yet used it). I would like to emphasize that by turning the head to a vertical position, the camera body blocked access to the screw clamp controlling the axial rotation of the head (which is used in panoramic photography). But it's not scary. And it didn’t upset me at all. Upset replacement site. It is turned on the fixing screw. Floating retainer for some reason does not perform its function. I had to tighten harder, but with this you need to be careful.

Advantages: functional
build quality
solid look

Disadvantages: not yet

Comment: Experience using very little (a couple of days).
The first impression is pleasant. Made well all fit, nothing blabitsya, looks great too. All adjustments are fixed with comfortable twists. Separate Wow 3D head with a removable platform. spinning in all directions and locking in any position, and a removable platform allows you to remove the device from a tripod for hands-on shooting in a second, and it is also quickly set in place. I liked the comfortable latches of the tripod fixing legs at a given height (they are pretty wide and easy to open with male fingers)

Advantages: all reliable and high quality! Collected on the conscience!
Carrying case included.

Disadvantages: There are no levels for precise adjustment, you have to adjust to the eye ...

Advantages: Quality. It is written on my tripod- Made in Japan. When I disassembled the box, I admired the build quality and the quality of the material - there are no burrs, everything is collected to the conscience, nothing is loose, rubber shoes ensure a confident position. The length of the extension of the legs is 145 cm, plus the head itself goes up to 30 cm. We get a total of 175 cm. Not bad at all.

Disadvantages: Deficiencies not found. Everything is fine + cover :)

Comment: This is my first tripod. Choose between Rekam and Velbon. There was a bunch of bad reviews on the rivers, such as the presence of burrs, unstable design. I took mine for 1690 and have never regretted