Sony VCTD680RM Remote Control Tripod for Sony Cameras & Camcorders

by Sony

Product Details

Product Manual [434kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 20 x 4.7 x 4.7 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000063W8P
• Item model number: VCTD680RM
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #63 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Tripod Legs
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 21, 2006

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 D680RM - Tripod - floor-standing - 3 leg(s)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful and solidly built, October 17, 2004

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Glynn Clapsaddle "[e-mail]" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCTD680RM Remote Control Tripod for Sony Cameras & Camcorders (Electronics)

I orderd this tripod instead of the taller ones as the 57" height has proven to cover most, if not all, of the situations I would need it for. This tripod covers two of the most important characteristics of a good support, as it is very stable and solidly built, and it is also lightweight and easy to carry. The included carrying case also has a shoulder strap to make it even easier to haul.
The big feature of the Sony tripods which separates it from the generics pieces, are the controls built into the handle of the head. They include play, stop, record, zoom-in, zoom-out, and take a still picture. Having the controls right at your fingertips on the handle makes it infinitely easier to control the camera and still keep a very stable shot with no jitter. I can rotate the camera, and zoom in and out, without any visible motion whatsoever. Sony's innovations and equipment integration is almost always worth the extra cost, and this tripod is no exception. I highly recommend this as the best tripod for any Sony prosumer video cameras.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid, August 21, 2006

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Andrew Siew (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCTD680RM Remote Control Tripod for Sony Cameras & Camcorders (Electronics)

Solidly built, this tripod balances well even when used with the heavier Sony Cybershots like the DSC-R1. The remote shuttle release button helps to further reduce camera shake, which is priceless when taking photos in conditions where camera shake is amplified (high optical zoom, supressed flash, etc).

What surprises me is the fact that the shuttle release button on the remote works exactly the same as any Sony Cybershot : press halfway to focus, and all the way down to capture the shot.

The zooming buttons do not work for the Sony DSC-R1 as the camera has a manual zooming ring, but they should work fine with any other Cybershot that comes with an electronic zoom and of course, an ACC terminal.

Highly recommended.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good VCTD680RM Tripod, February 16, 2006

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G. C. Smith - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VCTD680RM Remote Control Tripod for Sony Cameras & Camcorders (Electronics)

The tripod is well built. Each leg has 4 sections, not 3. This tends to help with strength and stability. The controls on the handle make capturing video very easy. It is not a professional tripod built for 40-pound cameras, but it will very easily handle any Sony consumer video camera. The only minor drawback is that the speed of the zoom through the handle can be a little tricky to manage. However, if your are tired of the cheesey cheap tripods that sell for $30-$40, spend the money on this one. It is well worth it.