Customer Reviews

Canon Deluxe 200 Tripod

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(9)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

After reading some of the negative reviews on this tripod I had to point out the obvious. It is a $40.00 Canon Deluxe not a $600.00 Gitzo Mountaineer. For $40.00 this tripod actually exceeded my expectations in terms of quality, build, and performance. Remember now...I'm speaking as a consumer that spent $40.00.

Another issue that seems to have other reviewers troubled is the amount of plastic that is on this unit. This is because Canon has designed it to be light-weight (2.65 lbs). Again, for $40.00 what can you expect...perfectly balanced feather-weight alloy? Of course a tripod in this class is going to wear some plastic.

The tripod itself can extend up to 59 1/3 inches (1,507mm), has a water level, quick shoe release, and elevator type extension. Mine also came with a Canon carrying case.

I have owned and used this tripod for over a year and am completely satisfied with it. I've had no problems with the tripod head tilting (shooting primarily with a Rebel XTi and the EF 28-135mm lens) or plastic breaking. Fine tripod for $40.00.

Pros: You can setup and breakdown this tripod in seconds (all quick-lock legs, very light), it's very light, so if you're lugging it around downtown for an afternoon, you'll be thankful you have this.

Cons: Joints aren't extraordinarily smooth, and have a tendency to stick a little. The camera base tilt adjust sits at about -10deg when not tight, instead of a flat 0deg or 90deg (for landscape or portrait). Heavier kits will make the tripod pretty unstable (I'm not keen on putting my 70-200mm L with my Rebel XT on it).

Overall, it's a decent portability-focused tripod, for use when you just want to run out, setup and shoot. In that sense, it serves as a decent second or third tripod, but definitely not a primary.

First, let me say that I bought a Canon Optura 50 miniDV camera and have been absolutely thrilled by it. It surpassed everything I was hoping for in a miniDV camera.

That's why I bought this tripod: I figured if it worked like the camera it would be a great combo.

The guy at the camera store warned me there was a lot of plastic on this tripod and suggested getting a different brand, but I didn't take his advice.

Sure enough, the very first time using the tripod a tiny little piece on one of the plastic snaps that keeps the legs achored to the center pole broke, allowing the leg to flop around freely with no bracing.

The break is one of those places that plastic shouldn't have been used it all. It was all very aggravating: an otherwise great tripod rendered useless by broken sliver of plastic. That was really poor design on Canon's part.

When I take it back tomorrow, I'm definitely going to heed the camera guy's advice.

I liked the light weight and how it deployed so quickly. Took many nice shots with it, but it didn't take long for the tripod to break. It's definitely not recommended for use as a primary tripod.

For those who are discouraged by seeing the bad reviews. Don't be. As some have pointed out this is a $38 tripod. This is very inexpensive. Also, it's from Canon if that matters to you. I bought this tripod because of the price. This tripod is not as bad as some of the bad reviews made it seem. It discouraged me at first from purchasing this because of those bad reviews and the fear that this tripod would just break on me. I understand how this tripod would break on you if you aggresively handle it. However, this tripod is pretty sturdy in its own right. It's made from aluminum and plastic. It's very easy to use as well. Unless you were one of those kids that disregarded your mama telling you to put your toys away and just left your toys laying around. I really don't see how you can break this tripod unless you intended to. For a mere $38 or so, you can't go wrong even if it does happen to break on you.

I also have a problem with the base of the tripod head. It doesn't sit level at 0 degree when not tightened and it's impossible to tighten it.

I have a Canon 20D with a 16-35mm lens (considered very light) and the base cannot even support the weight such that it collapses and ends up tilting about 10 degree. It's made of cheap plastic and always loose. There is a little screw underneth the base to adjust it but it doesn't really work. You can just wobble it with little pressure by your fingers.

This tripod has brought shame to Canon. I am hoping Canon doesn't make their cameras the way they build this tripod.

I have only had the chance to use the tripod a couple of times since purchasing it, but so far it has been great. I can't really ask for much more at 40 bucks. The legs are thicker and more stable than I had expected. I had a sunpack tripod that cost the same and I got a lot less. I do wish that it had a little carying handle on the tripod, but the fact that they include the carying case makes up for it. The quick release plate makes life a whole lot easier. With the quick release plate I am more motivated to take the time to use a tripod. I was photographing next to a guy that had this huge proffesional tripod that must have cost at least 5 or 6 hundred dollars and I felt a little inadequate, but then I figured that he had to start out with a forty dollar tripod at some point. So if you need a starting point this is definately the way to go.

This tripod from Canon is for basic photo requirements... may be, some portraits and landscapes using wideangle lenses. Poor performance for high zoom pictures, due to rough adjusting mechanism.Lightweight. I would recomend it for very begginers enthusiasts, you get what you pay: economic class tripod.

Robust and well made tripod. Not the smallest and unsuitable for backpacking but a good accessory to have. Good price from Amazon and very prompt delivery.

I'll keep this short & sweet;

I really like the look, feel, and weight of this tripod. The thing is feather weight! The tri-pod breaks down (pun intended) into a small compact size.

After about six uses, I happened to notice that my camera/lens was starting to sag. Well I took off my 40D + 200mm L series lens & noticed that the plastic was beginning to shear apart under the weight. I had mistakenly thought that a camera tripod could hold a camera + lens. My bad~ ;)

Well I've had the camera since Nov 2009, and now it is Feb 18th 2010. I contacted Canon USA to give them the story that I have tons of their products, love em, and hoped that they would replace the tri-pod. FAT CHANCE!! They basically laughed at me. Makes me feel crappy because I have over 5,000.00$ in Canon equipment. Shows how they treat their loyal fans. Next I contacted Amazon only to find out that my last chance to return the item was January 31st. :) Sweet!!!!

Well as other have said, this item is prone to breaking due to the amount of plastic. If you feel like betting your money that you will receive a tri-pod that defies the laws of 'plastic breakage' in this model, step forth and flail your bills. Just don't expect to be able to return the product & get your money back ;)

Good luck,

Pat