Sony VCTD480RM Remote Control Tripod for DSCF717/F828 & DCRPC350

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 4.1 x 3.9 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006HPBO
• Item model number: VCT-D480RM
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

For ultimate control, Sony remote tripods let you steady the camcorder or digital camera and operate directly from the tripod grip. So you can run the show with just one hand. Try this Sony remote tripod for the most stable, professional-looking results possible. It's the smart way to shoot as smoothly as the pros.

Product Description

Sony VCT D480RM - Tripod - Indoor / Outdoor - 3 leg(s)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great travel tripod, lightweight, May 13, 2004

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JewlToU "jewltou" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VCTD480RM Remote Control Tripod for DSCF717/F828 & DCRPC350 (Electronics)

This is a very lightweight tripod. Comes with a pouch. The photo in the description is very misleading. Makes you think you are getting a portable remote control. That is NOT the case. The remote is part of the tripod control handle. The quick release is anything but quick. They advertise this tripod for the new Sony F828. Let me tell you something, that camera is way too heavy for this tripod. The quick release is quick, but getting the quick release device to hold on SECURELY to your camera is a task on it's own. You could use your fingers to tighten it, but I recommend a screwdriver. When loaded on the tripod, the camera is not as secure as it should be. It wobbles. For a camcorder, you may be ok since it is not as heavy. Also, the ad says you have elevator function. Another misleading piece of informaiton. You have to manually function that feature with 2 hands. There is NO remote that brings the device up and down for you. The remote only functions as an on/off switch and shutter release on the F828 and compatible digital camera. On compatable camcorders you can use it as an on/off, record, wide and tele function. Thats it. Not bad when you are video taping but it is not compatable with all the Sonys. Go to Sony.com to see if your camcorder is compatible. My CCD-TRV112 was NOT compatible. Overall , not a bad deal. But very misleading in the advertising. Too good to be true, that's because it isn't. It also is not very high. Stands about 4 feet tall. There are 2 other similar Sony tripods available. Go to Sony.com to see the other available tripods. I belive they are larger, yet a lot pricier.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, but small, February 24, 2006

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Richard Baskett (Mount Vernon, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCTD480RM Remote Control Tripod for DSCF717/F828 & DCRPC350 (Electronics)

I had no idea how small it was.. it's not tiny, but it's a lot smaller than my other tripod and Im just not sure how to use it at eye level. Other than that it's an awesome tripod and does exactly as it advertises. I would definitely reccommend it as long as you are not wanting a tall tripod.