Vanguard MK-1 Tripod

by Vanguard

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21 x 3.8 x 4 inches ; 1.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006JQLG
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• Item model number: MK-1
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #42 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Tripod Legs
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 28, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The lightweight Vanguard MK-1 3-section tripod, is suitable for both cameras and camcorders. It features 2-way pan head movement, all-aluminum triangular legs (3), and rubber feet.

Specs include:

• Maximum height: 52.2 inches
• Folded height: 20.5 inches
• Weight: 1.7 pounds

Product Description

MK tripods offer all of the standard tripod features including lightweight aluminum alloy legs, quick flip leg locks, rubber feet and a bubble level.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Tripod For All-Use, December 18, 2007

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Martin A Hogan "Marty From SF" (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vanguard MK-1 Tripod (Electronics)

I have a Flip Video, a regular Nikon 7.1 (small) camera and a large 15 year-old SONY video camera. The SONY is touchy with the balance, but I rarely use it (uses tapes). The Flip and my Nikon are perfect, as I can raise and lower the tripod from 22" to 52". It's really lightweight and sturdy, especially with the rubber tip mounts. Maneuverability is great! Plus, its reasonably priced. For small stuff, I still use my Flip ATR1B Tripod, but this is great for outdoors on concrete or grass.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice inexpensive tripod, March 28, 2008

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D. Van Hove (Fairbanks, Ak. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vanguard MK-1 Tripod (Electronics)

Tripod appears to be as advertised. I wanted an inexpensive tripod for travel that could be used under rough conditions and if lost or stolen wouldn't "break the bank". This unit fits the bill. It has all of the basic features you would expect of a lightweight tripod and would be suitable for holding camera gear up to 8-10 pounds. At under 21" in length, it is more packable than many other units on the market.

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok tripod, October 29, 2010

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ml111 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vanguard MK-1 Tripod (Electronics)

You get what you are pay for. Its a lightweight tripod and
it cannot hold an average DSLR on its side (it slips).