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I picked up this cheap tripod from DealExtreme with an order (for $5, why not?) since I've been looking for a decent table-top tripod for lasers.
I figured I'd give this one a shot.
DealExtreme: $5.00 Compact Mini Plastic Tripod for Digital Cameras
Construction and Build Quality:
I didn't expect a lot from this product, being a DealExtreme product.
It is made of plastic. The cheap kind. It is flimsy. It is Chinese mass-production child-labor quality.
However, I actually like it.
It is small. It can be folded up and stuffed into a camera bag (or laser box). The feet of the tripod are rubber and won't slip easily.
Functionality:
The tripod is designed to work with digital cameras. I want to use it for lasers. For this purpose, I have a clamp (also purchased from DealExtreme) which mounts onto the tripod.
It can support quite a bit of weight. It is stable with compact flashlights and any laser "pointers."
However, I can't imagine this tripod being very useful for anything of substantial weight, such as "heavyweight" lasers like RPLs or PGL-III-Cs. Much less an SLR. It is unstable and easily knocked off balance if it is too top-heavy.
Thankfully, the designer of this product gave it the gift of easy adjustment. Simply turn the knob to loosen, adjust height and balance, then turn it again to tighten.
Well... it works. Great!
Bottom Line:
"Tacos, fettuccine, linguine, martini, bikini." Anyone know what that's from?
You might as well pick up one of these and a clamp for $6 and some change next time you order from DX. It just might save your life.
I figured I'd give this one a shot.
DealExtreme: $5.00 Compact Mini Plastic Tripod for Digital Cameras
Construction and Build Quality:
I didn't expect a lot from this product, being a DealExtreme product.
It is made of plastic. The cheap kind. It is flimsy. It is Chinese mass-production child-labor quality.
However, I actually like it.
It is small. It can be folded up and stuffed into a camera bag (or laser box). The feet of the tripod are rubber and won't slip easily.
Functionality:
The tripod is designed to work with digital cameras. I want to use it for lasers. For this purpose, I have a clamp (also purchased from DealExtreme) which mounts onto the tripod.
It can support quite a bit of weight. It is stable with compact flashlights and any laser "pointers."
However, I can't imagine this tripod being very useful for anything of substantial weight, such as "heavyweight" lasers like RPLs or PGL-III-Cs. Much less an SLR. It is unstable and easily knocked off balance if it is too top-heavy.
Thankfully, the designer of this product gave it the gift of easy adjustment. Simply turn the knob to loosen, adjust height and balance, then turn it again to tighten.
Well... it works. Great!
Bottom Line:
"Tacos, fettuccine, linguine, martini, bikini." Anyone know what that's from?
You might as well pick up one of these and a clamp for $6 and some change next time you order from DX. It just might save your life.
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