Sima Universal Mini Tripod w/Camera Clip

by Sima

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 1 x 6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000855048
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: ST-11K
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 28, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sima ST-11K Universal Mini Tripod features a quick release, universal screw-on mount, extendable legs, and a camera-phone clip. There's no better mini on the market and no better support for your camera.

Features:

• Lightweight aluminum construction
• Non-skid rubber feet
• Quick release
• Maximum height of 6.75 inches and folded length of 3.75 inches
• Tubular aluminum base legs provide stable support and adapt to uneven surfaces

Product Description

Universal Mini-tripod with camerphone clip sets up in seconds for pictures that last a lifetime. Small enough to toss ins a purse or pocket and now with camerphone clip can be used with your cell phone or digital camera

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Mini tripod but Great value., July 14, 2005

By 

Rich (California USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sima Universal Mini Tripod w/Camera Clip (Electronics)

This mini tripod will surely do the job of steadying your small digital camera. The standard screw mount has a quick release so that you may turn the knob to quickly tighten or loosen (3 turns) the camera from the tripod. This releases the quick release attachment from the tripod, freeing the camera. The small attachment piece is tightened or removed by hand.

The ball head allows omnidirectional movement and has a notch for 90 degree (straight down) subjects. This is handy for macro photographs or vertical orientation of your camera. When using it with my Cannon A95, it wanted to tip over in this position unless I held the leg. That's okay. The ball head, being the only joint for camera angling, also means that panning (horizonatal rotation) is not truly achievable. But this is a tripod for serious point and shooters, not professional field work. However, there are other minis that do.

It is a cooperative supporter that does the job with competence. It is very light and compact, easily fitting into your pocket. The legs are extendable, adding another 2.25 inches to the original 5 for 7.25 inches total height.

The build quality is where the tripod could have been better. The legs are riveted to the hinge and won't stand up to neglect. Except for the ball joint and screw top, the pieces are plastic but seem strong enough. Another plastic piece is a clip that screws onto the mount to hold a cell phone camera, pictured above.

User Tips: I found it useful to remove the leash, and oil the 2 release screws. And of course, using the 2 second delay for the shutter release (if your camera has it) prevents your finger pressure from budging the camera during exposure time.

With a little care, the three legged mate should out-serve its cost with sharp pictures and great convenience, making it a very good value, worth an easy recommendation.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars works great, January 4, 2007

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Jonathan P. Kotta - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sima Universal Mini Tripod w/Camera Clip (Electronics)

Sturdy, light, cheap, and small. I like the quick release thing too.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I wanted, August 30, 2006

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Phillip C. Coates "Phil" (Lakewood, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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The trypod fits nicely in my camera case. It's great for setting up on the hood of the car and taking a picture of both my wife and myself, proving that we were both on the same vacation.