Ambico V-0554A 58-Inch Tripod

by Ambico

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 5 x 4 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005T3QP
• Item model number: V-0556
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 21, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Ambico's sturdy, lightweight tripods are designed to meet the needs of both amateur and professional photographers and videographers. Because Ambico has studied the features that provide optimum ease of use, each Ambico tripod model has a three-way pan head to permit shots at any angle. Also, a quick-release shoe allows you to mount and remove your camera or camcorder with only one hand. Once your Ambico tripod is set up, you can be assured it will stay put with its center column lock and quick-release leg locks for stability.

The Ambico V-0554A tripod has the following specifications:

• Material: Graphite
• Maximum height: 58 inches
• Folded height: 23 inches
• Head type: Pan head
• Leg sections: 3
• Weight: 2.5 pounds

Product Description

When it comes to recording graduations, outdoor plays in the park, or a garden ceremony wedding reception, you can't take any chances on jittery photography. This 3-way pan head tripod with air-cushioned center column has a maximum height of 57 inches, or almost 5 feet! It makes shooting uncomplicated with its fluid effect head, 20mm aluminum legs, and carry handle for easy traveling!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good general use tripod, October 28, 2002

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"billybuddut" (Salt Lake City, Utah United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ambico V-0554A 58-Inch Tripod (Electronics)

I purchased this unit after I bought my canon zr25mc digital camcorder. I have used it often when filming sporting events and action, the adjustable resistance offers fluid movement when trying to follow action and if you speed up, the camera does not jerk (as long as the tension is set high enough). I recently bought a canon G2 digital still as well. Again, the extendable height proved usefull to get a good view of a group shot, or even a landscape or two. It is light enough that I can cary it hooked onto my camera bag (probably around 3 pounds) when I hike to take pictures in the mountains. It is not too stable in uneven terrain, but really it is not designed for that kind of work anyway it seems. Overall it has served me well, and I think someone looking for an inexpensive (virtually disposable) tripod would do well with this model.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars As good as it gets... for the money..., May 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Ambico V-0554A 58-Inch Tripod (Electronics)

I bought one of these quite some time ago to use with my SLRs (Canon T90s) and it turned out it was totally useless for them. It was way to wobbly so I ended up buying a Bogen tripod and ball head for around [$$$]. This tripod went into the closet until lately when we bought a DV JVC camcorder and for it this tripod works very well. The camcorder is light enough for the tripod to hold it steady enough. The fluid head is a bit of a joke (not really fluid), but it works for what we use it for. And the bubble level is a nice detail. You cannot put many pounds on this and don't expect to take razor sharp pictures on long exposures. But it's an inexpensive alternative for smaller digital cameras and camcorders. It's lightweight and easy to carry.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad tripod, but...., February 12, 2003

By A Customer

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Ambico V-0554A 58-Inch Tripod (Electronics)

This is a pretty decent tripod, for the price. However, don't be misled by the "fluid effect head." That's why I happened to buy this particular tripod, and it turns out that I already owned one!

I had purchased a tripod made by Ambico which was almost identical about 14 months prior to this purchase. At the place where I bought it, it cost me around 20 bucks. I had decided to get a different tripod because the fluid effect head wasn't nearly fluid enough for me. When this one finally came, I compared the two, and my old one worked just as good as this one.

If you're looking for a cheap tripod that gives you great bang for your buck, then this tripod is for you. If, however, you're looking for a tripod that truly is fluid, look somewhere else. Oh. And if you're going to get this tripod, shop around a bit. You might be able to find it cheaper elsewhere.