Customer Reviews

Ambico 54 Inch Tripod with Quick Release (V-0555)

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I bought this based on other's reviews its features list and the reviews on several sites. I also had a nearly expired gift certificate balance to use up. If I'd paid cash for it I may have returned it. That being said for under $13 it's a serviceable tripod. The legs at full extension feel very flimsy and in even mild wind generate shake. There's no hook (though some site's descriptions claimed there was one) to add weight to counteract this but one could easily be devised. The 'fluid' pan head is anything but, at least in the vertical, there's spots where it 'grabs' and/or sticks. Horizontal panning is acceptable. The bubble level (not mentioned in the Amazon features list) is hard to view and use. The quick release head offers no knurling for finger tightening and is recessed in the shoe requiring a screwdriver or coin to tighten though it does attach securely to the camera and tripod. Overall I'm disappointed in the quality but for what I ended up paying for it I can't complain too loudly.

After purchasing based on the previous reviews, I was a bit underwhelmed after recieving this tripod, but what else can you get for $13.

If you plan on using this for video or time-lapse work, I would recommend finding a thicker, sturdier model. I have a very small DV camcorder (Canon Elura 100) and am unable to pan or tilt without jerking the picture. Also, if you raise the telescopic part more than a few inches, it becomes very shaky.

All of the knobs and locking parts are totally plastic, so it wouldn't be good for use in the cold or for rough use.

This is a very nice tripod for $15 plus shipping and handling.
I was very pleasantly surprised.
Screwed into both my digital camera and my camcorder.
It folds up to a nice size and is very lightweight, but sturdy even when fully extended.

...unless they hadn't insisted on the "geared" telescopic part. It has some sort of swivel that is supposed to raise and lower it, but the handle is the cheapest possible plastic and it broke the very first time I used it. It's extremely annoying because overall it's not a bad tripod, but it really didn't need that bit of "hi-tech", and now I am unable to use the telescopic part at all...

Yes, it's lightweight and somewhat unstable, but I can live with that. The biggest problem is the bad engineering and the subpar materials...

i was cleaning out my gramps garage and found this tripod and decided to keep it. on the box it says it was made in 1994. i tested it out fully extending the legs and neck. and found it to be quite sturdy all around. i shook it a bit to be sure and yea its sturdy. i read some other reviews on this tripod saying this was very flimsy and wobbly when fully extended. mabe they just got bad ones or it may be cause my older version is better quality? idk. theres no hook loop to add weight but i can just drill a small hole at the bottom and that will work just fine.only problem i have is up and down movement is jerky. unless really loose. and swivel movement isnt very smooth even loosened up all the way. when its folded up all the way its about 21 inches long and 4 inches wide, which isnt to bad, to big 'for me anyways' for backpacking. overall i like it cause its not a p.o.s like my old one which was about the same price as this one is advertised at. that one was really flimsy,could be knocked over by the slightest breeze., way to short (litte higher than this one half extended) and fell apart after a short time. plus this was free and now i dont hafto go buy one. if i think of the name of the one that was crap il add it later.

The best buy in the marketplace. It easily fits into my suitcase for travel...the level works nicely and very sturdy for as light as it is.

Versatile tripod for the low price, light weight, sleek design, compact in retracted mode, allows for great stills in almost any position.

I am very happy with this product. For an inexpensive tripod, it is steady and flexible. I have traveled with it as well as used it at "photo opportunity" events such as a wedding. I definitely think it is a good value for the cost.

Yeah, the knobs may be plastic, and it may be lightweight, but it works perfectly. It does work well for time lapse as long as you use a shutter delay or a remote(which you should do anyway). It folds up to a very compact size that you would be more willing to bring it with you.

I have lost my shoe as well, cant find a replacement, so Im buying a new tripod. I paid a good 40-50$ for it 2 years ago at a local retailer, so 13$ is what I was hoping to pay for a quick release shoe!

I love my tripod. It is sturdy and easy to use. My only problem is I have lost one of my quick release shoes. I'm looking for more. I'm not sure they sell them seperately. That would be a shame. However, the tripod itself is great.

Enjoy.