Customer Reviews

Digital Concepts TR-62N 60" 3-section Deluxe Tripod with Carrying Case (Folds to 23")

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Fluid heads are found on professional tripods and allow butter-smooth pans and tilts damped by heavy oil or grease. This is just an inexpensive tripod with a plastic head. It's good plastic, but it flexes. For the money, it's perfectly okay, but don't expect to put a camcorder on it and get a jerk-free pan.

It's reasonably compact and light, and the legs are metal with snap-lock type leg locks. Just don't put your Calumet view camera on this thing and try to make like Ansel Adams. For anything the size of a Canon G-series digital camera or smaller, it's fine. The nylon carry bag is a nice little plus.

Pros: Inexpensive, lightweight, good features for the price
Cons: Not durable, one specific design flaw (see below)

I ordered the Digital Concepts TR-62N tripod for my daughter for Christmas, and the Amazon order went through Cameta Camera. The tripod arrived promptly and in good condition. It comes with a handy carrying bag that fits well.

Overall, this is an inexpensive and lightweight tripod that performs its basic functions as it should. The controls are reasonably smooth, things lock down the way they are supposed to, and it is reasonably stable. It is perfectly good for occasional use if it is handled with care.

The tradeoff for the low price and light weight is that the tripod is not particularly robust. The metal center tube and legs are made from soft and thin aluminum, and most of the rest of the tripod is plastic. It won't take any rough treatment.

There is one design flaw that you should be aware of. The crank to raise and lower the center tube folds away conveniently for storage ... a little too conveniently. It can go in so far that the end of the crank can become pinched between a leg and the center tube. This happened to my daughter, and the result was a seriously dented leg that prevented the leg from being retracted all the way. I was able to fix the problem (including making a modification to prevent it from reoccurring), but the experience caused me to rate the tripod lower.

Given my experience, I would probably look to purchase a Slik or other higher quality brand if I had a second chance. However, at this point we will stay with this tripod for as long as it holds out.

This tripod claims to be 60", but the tallest it will go with the legs out for stability is 49.5". I got this tripod because I am simply giving photography a try, and it was inexpensive. I thought I was getting a tripod that would at least be sturdy. I have yet to take a picture with the camera on this where it is not blurry (due to shake). I do not have a remote for my camera, but with the camera mounted to the tripod, I always use the delayed timer, so I am not touching the camera or tripod to take a picture. Even with this technique, the tripod is still shaking after 2 seconds from hitting the button to take a picture. In summary, this tripod is a $20 paperweight.

Am not a pro, but it works for a person that likes to have all the family members on the digital pictures or who gets tired of holding the video camera for long period of time. Great level of quality from this product; I had this for more than 4 years and still works like new!
Very Happy customer

I was not expecting the level of quality I received from this product. I am not a pro, but this will do nicely for most people. I have no complaints.Digital Concepts TR-62N 60" 3-section Deluxe Tripod with Carrying Case (Folds to 23")

This is simply not worth the money. It is almost impossible to get my camera properly aimed at my subject on this thing. The head sags so badly that I have to aim above my subject, tighten the handle and hope the camera sags to the right position. The slightest breeze makes hand holding the camera a better option. I have since given up on this tripod and bought a real one.