Slik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo Guide

by Slik

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 28 x 6 x 6 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006I5SI
• Item model number: U-212DX
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #25 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Tripod Legs
  • #96 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Tripod Heads
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 22, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The award winning U 212 DX is world-renowned designing that has carefully evolved for more than 20 years. Designed primarily for light weight 35mm SLR cameras or compact film and digital cameras, it features a number of exciting design concepts that were born with the original U 212 and have been copied into other tripods world-wide.

The U212 deluxe was one of the first tripods to feature speed release leg locks on three-section "NON-TWIST" squared legs that will not turn and have retractable rubber leg tips and spikes for sure footing on any surface.

The quick release camera post is smaller than most quick release plates and can be left on the camera almost all the time, so the camera is always ready to be mounted on the U-212 DX’s ultra-smooth 3-way pan-head. The head has a lens calibrated panorama guide to make 360 &Mac176; panoramas from multiple pictures. A geared center column makes fine height adjustments easy.

A threaded mounting post on one leg lets you bring the camera down to just 8 inches (200 mm) from the ground for low angle photos, macro photography in the field, or copy work. The head also includes a bubble level for accurate vertical positioning.

Specifications:

• Maximum Operating Height: 63.5 in. / 1,615 mm
• Minimum Operating Height: 8.25 in. / 210 mm
• Maximum Center Column Extension: 10.6 in. / 270 mm
• Folded Length: 26.0 in. / 660 mm
• Weight: 5.6 lbs. / 2,560 grams
• Number of Leg Sections: 3
• Leg Lock Type: Speed Release Lock
• Maximum Load: 5.5 lbs. / 2,500 grams

Product Description

Deluxe Tripod for serious photographers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality and versatility., November 9, 2005

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T. Hassler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo Guide (Electronics)

I love everything about my Slik tripod. If you've read any of my other reviews, I'm a stickler for quality materials and workmanship, especially with my gadgetry. Slik doesn't slack off in either department.

It has a very nice finish, smooth handling with the legs and vertical position crank. All locking mechanisms feel solid and haven't ever broken loose on me. I've loaded up my fairly heavy video camera, P&S digital, and my Canon EOS 20D and it handles it all with aplomb.

The feet have adjustable points for rough ground and hold their place well on dirt, rock, and man-made surfaces. The included head is of decent quality and though I use my Slik Pistol grip for the most part, it makes horizontal and vertical work simpler and has an easier mount.

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best bang for money, November 18, 2004

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suman "suman L" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Slik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo Guide (Electronics)

This is a very solid and versatile tripod for the money. I used it for about 6 months and later sold it to buy heavier Bogen tripod. Ever since I am repenting on my dscision. This tripod is lightweisght (compared to Bogen) yet stable enough agains high wind and a 70-300 zoom lens with a medium size SLR body. The detachable pan/til head can be used for low angle macro shots and the legs can be set at any preferred angle. Only gripe is the quick release system, it can be better, but for 95 bucks I can not expect any more than the bundle.

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy and solid, but be careful, February 8, 2008

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S. Gray "Steve" (Mechanicsburg, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Slik Professional Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Panhead and Panoramic Photo Guide (Electronics)

This tripod works well, and I've had good success with it. The thing is sturdy enough to hold my Canon 40D and 70-200 lens, and I really have no issues with overall performance.

That said, I do have a problem with the quick-release feature. It works great and all...but the little mounting nub that screws into the threaded part of the camera (or lens mount) tends to come loose rather easily. Just be aware of the thing, and that it can fall off at any time. When it does fall off, the tripod will be useless. So my advice is to buy a couple of extra nubs SLIK 618-752 Replacement Quick Shoe for Tripod U-212DX to have on hand for when (not if!) you lose one.