Sony VCTMTK Travel Tripod for Compatible Sony Cameras & Camcorders

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 3.3 x 1.3 inches ; 4.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000996BH
• Item model number: VCT-MTK
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #14 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Tripod Legs
  • #53 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Tripod Heads
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 21, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This portable tripod is perfect for those who need a steady hand for picture and video taking. Its metal alloy finish, expandable legs (up to 7-1/8'') and carrying pouch not only makes this a stylish addition to your accessories but also provides the steadiness you need to produce beautiful works of art.

Features and specifications include:

• Compatible with: DCRPC101, MVCCD350/500,DSCP8/10/32/52/72/92 digital cameras
• High tech construction adds unique style
• Compact design for easy portability
• Compact design for easy portability
• Extendable legs allow for a maximum height of 7 inches
• Portable Tripod specs:
• Dimension(Approx.): Max. Height 180, Min. Height 135mm (7 1/8 , 5 3/8inches) (Min.Height=Leg Close)
• Weight: (Approx.) 130g (4.6oz)
• Material: Zinc / Brass / ABS / Elastomer
• Color: Silver
• Spec & Remarks -1: Maximum Load 1.2kg(42.4oz)
• Cleaning Cloth specs:
• Dimension: (Approx.)Width 150mm x Length 150mm (6 x 6inches)
• Dimension(Approx.) Width 150mm x Length 150mm (6 x 6inches)
• Material: Polyester / Nylon
• Color: Blue
• Carrying Pouch specs:
• Width: 70mm x Length 170mm (2 7/8 x 6 3/4inches)
• Material: Polyester
• Color: Gray

Product Description

Sony VCTMTK Travel Tripod for Compatible Sony Cameras & Camcorders

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars sturdy and well-designed, October 5, 2005

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C. Church "dagmar" (West Hollywood, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sony VCTMTK Travel Tripod for Compatible Sony Cameras & Camcorders (Electronics)

An excellent purchase that lives up to the Sony name. My main concern before buying it was that it would swivel enough that I could point my mini-camera straight down to take macro photos of documents. It does this easily, and the legs don't get in the way. It's small enough to chuck in my backpack and take it all the time in case I need it, and it has its own little sturdy fabric carrying bag so that it doesn't get tangled up in anything else. Overall, I would rate it as excellent.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very handy addition to my camera bag, 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 VCTMTK Travel Tripod for Compatible Sony Cameras & Camcorders (Electronics)

This small tripod has proved to be quite useful. First, because of its size, it is absolutely portable, fitting into the side pocket of camera bag. It has allowed me to setup stable shots even when visiting places where carrying a full-size tripod is not possible or at least not convenient.
I also use my digital video camera to shoot still photography of small electronic components. This mini-tripod has been wonderful for these shots, as it allows the camera to still be very close up to the subject and yet still mounted on a stable surface. And, trust me, when shooting such a small subject, any hand jitters show up every time. I definitely recommend this to anyone using digital cameras, whether video or still photography. It's a very handy piece of aluminum to have with you.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable for low light picture taking!, July 5, 2006

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S. Brewer "Super Consumer" (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VCTMTK Travel Tripod for Compatible Sony Cameras & Camcorders (Electronics)

I bought this item on a whim before a trip to Europe in case we wanted to take some pictures of us on the trip. It turned out to be one of the best ideas I had for the trip. It is small, so it can easily be carried around in a bag or even your pocket and is light so you don't even notice it.

When it proved immensely valuable was taking picture in low light situations. I have a tendency to shake a bit, so I get blurry pictures quite often. Long exposure times in low light situations compound the problem even further.

In many of the old churches and in a few museums they allow pictures, but with no flash (as the flash ruins the art). I was able to get some great pictures because I was able to set up the tiny tripod and allow the camera to sit perfectly still for the 2 to 4 seconds for the exposure to finish.

It also took some great pictures at night of dimly lit monuments as again the ability to aim and hold perfectly still for those couple of seconds is key to great pictures.