Sony VCT-60AV Remote Control Tripod for use with Compatible Sony Camcorders

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 19.6 x 5.4 inches ; 2.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0012G991W
• Item model number: VCT-60AV
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #14 in Camera & Photo > Accessories > Tripod & Monopod Accessories
  • #55 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Complete Tripod Units
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

Remote controls in tripod handle allow for one-handed shooting, slow zoom, and more. Useful Guide Frame feature helps make sure you get the shot you want. The three-way head allows for smooth pans, tilts, and vertical shots. Extends from 19" to 57 3/4".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's not Remote Controlled., June 13, 2008

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John McGowen "New Tech" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCT-60AV Remote Control Tripod for use with Compatible Sony Camcorders (Electronics)

It's a remote control tripod, meaning that it has a built in remote on the tripods handle to control a few features on the camera itself, it does not control the function of the tripod in any way; it is not motorized. Also, the recommended RM-AV2 Remote Commander is not necessary for any reason with this tripod. It is meant for tripods that don't have the built in remote. Built remote allows power on/off, zoom in/out just like the camera or do a slow zoom in/out, snap a photo and start/stop the video camera. As a functioning "Tripod" however it is easy to setup and feels very sturdy.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fluid, Sturdy, Excellent Tripod, April 20, 2009

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Matt J. Rose "Blu Aficionado" (Green Bay, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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Wow I was really impressed when I took this out of the box. I started by setting up the tripod, fully extended the legs, attached the quick release plate to my Sony HDR-SR11, and plugged the remote handle into my camera.

First let me say this thing is very sturdy even on thicker carpet, its lightweight but solid and perfect for the HDR-SR11.

The remote features included are excellent and well worth the price alone:

Slow Zoom- This feature alone is worth the 70 bucks, its adds such a dramatic effect to your videos its great! Its set up very conveniently with a switch to activate/deactivate the slow zoom feature on the left side of the remote handle and a thumb controlled W/T rocker on the top of the control handle.

Guide Frame- This is also another feature not included with my camera, but added by this tripod. It actually proves to be kinda useful, especially when trying to get various people/objects in one shot. The grid drawn right on the screen (also appears in the viewfinder) is broke down into 9 sections to assist in framing and subject locations.

All in all I'm very happy with this tripod, I gotta shoot a wedding for a friend in June and this should do the trick very nicely, with a smooth fluid pan tilt, and the added features mentioned above I cant wait to see the final product.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony VCT-60AV - Perfect for Sony Camcorders, March 28, 2009

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Dakotamax2 (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews

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Great tripod with remote controls for typical Sony Handycam-type operating functions (record start/stop, zoom, photo capture). Selectable super slow zoom feature really adds a dramatic effect. Pan and tilt are extremely fluid and are adjustable via tensioning knobs. I am 6'4" and the height is fine for me. No batteries are required since it is powered via the A/V jack on my HDR-SR11 camcorder. It stores easily in the included canvas-like bag. Extremely lightweight, stable, and well built unit.