Sony VCT1170RM High Grade Tripod w/ True Fluid Head & Remote Control (LANC Terminal)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 31 x 6.6 x 6.6 inches ; 10.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AME3T2
• Item model number: VCT1170RM
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 2005

Product Description

Product Description
The Sony VCT-1170RM high-grade remote control tripod is designed for use with Sony video cameras. It connects to the LANC terminal of the camera and enables the panhandling remote control. The ball leveler allows secure horizontal positioning. Installation and removal of the camera is simple, quick and easy.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Sony VCT-1170 Video Tripod, May 16, 2006

By	CCMiami "CCMiami" (North Virginia) - See all my reviews

I purchased this for use with a HDR-HC1, while all the pros like the Bogens, I really liked the remote control - but for the very high price it had better be very good. Bottom line - I sent it back.
While it is strudy and well built, it would try and "center" the camera verticaly and there did not seem to be any way to adjust this. Also, there was some (a little) backlash. It seems like this is about double the price of other brands, but the only one in that range with LANC.
I don't think it isintended for a small camcorder, perhaps with more weight it would not move on its own. But fot that kind of $ it should be very very good. Not sure at this point what I am going to get, perhaps the cheaper one and be done with it or a "real" tripod (for less $) and try and find a remote control.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than most, but high price, May 14, 2007

By	Alan Twain (Kansas) - See all my reviews

Not for light weight cameras, but works well with FX1 or FX7 Sony HDV Cameras. Good fluid motion with easy one knob leveling; Tension loaded for best use with FX1 Sony Camera. I have 3 of these tripods in use.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sony Tripod with Remote Control, February 8, 2009

By	David D. Johndon "David D. Johnson" (Phoenix, AZ & Centenial, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This tripod and LANC enabled remote may be the best value for budding film makers like me.

The tripod is very well made and is perfect for the Canon AH-H1 which I own as well.

I film and produce videos for my legal practice and the tripod is fabulous because its very sturdy and the fluid head works great!