Velbon CX-300 Floor-Standing Tripod

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 4 x 57 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TY7F
• Item model number: CX-300
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #73 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Tripod Legs
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Velbon CX-300 is a basic aluminum tripod ideal for use with compact 35mm cameras and video camcorders. It has a sure-grip handle for easy control, and a 2-way panhead designed for tilts and pans. The camera platform has a retracting camcorder alignment pin, but is not detachable. The center column slides up and down for quick height adjustments, and the legs have side-lever locks for fast setup and maximum stability. The legs are also rubber-tipped and include leg braces.

Product Description

2-Way panhead, slide elevator, radial braces, 3-section legs, rubber feet. Light weight - just 1.1kg. Economical model for both still photo and video camcorders.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy little pod, May 1, 2001

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Danny Fixit (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Velbon CX-300 Floor-Standing Tripod (Electronics)

This was not the little pod I wanted to buy, but Amazon was out at the time. However, now that I have it, it is working great. Features I was looking for were light weight, small size, and (obviously) stable. So far, it meets all those expectations for a very small price. The legs extend smoothly and still lock down solid. When fully extended, I think the pod is quite solid, even when I am moving the camera while shooting video with camcorder. It has all the different movement points lockable so once you set it where you want it, it stays put.

Overall, its simple, solid.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice!, September 20, 2011

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John B. Goode "JBG" (Earth) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Velbon CX-300 Floor-Standing Tripod (Electronics)

An excellent light weight tripod. I've had this for at least 15 years and it's stood the test of time well. During this time, I've used this as a outdoor and indoor tripod as it's fulfilled it's purpose well.

For outdoors, the main thing is the weight. I don't want to lug a heavy tripod around and this is very light weight because it's made of aluminum. The clips for the leg extensions are snap open/close and they are quick and easy to use.

Height wise it adjusts up for a 6ft tall person and the head tilts, pans and rotates. Overall, I highly recommend this for price, ease of use, weight, and longevity.

5 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lightweight Champion, July 15, 2001

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Sam "kurokat" (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Velbon CX-300 Floor-Standing Tripod (Electronics)

This compact tripod fufills all my needs, except for table top usage. It's a well made product that sets-up and folds-up for storage quick usage or storage. All of this at a really low price.