Vanguard MK-S Compact Lightweight Tripod

by Vanguard

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14 x 9 x 7 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006JQLU
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 7, 2006

Product Description

MK Series Compact Lightweight Tripod with 2-Way Panhead

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Tripod for the weight and price, September 9, 2005

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Baliana (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vanguard MK-S Compact Lightweight Tripod (Electronics)

This is my 5th tripod so far, all I still use depending on situation. This one is the latest I bought (for travel use only) and I am happy with it.

Pros:

- Lightweight at roughly ~1.5 lbs with aluminum body

- Solid and steady, even when fully extended with the center extension pole (need to tighten the screw, but that's common)

- 3-way adjustment - good enough for most purposes

Cons:

- Extends only to 50" so most people still have to hunch down a bit (but I knew it before I bought it)

- The head adjustment is not always precise and flat, so you need to put your camera on slight angle for some flexibility

But overall it is solid for traveling needs when you don't want to carry fullsize tripod or pay $200+ for a carbonfiber one.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great, August 6, 2005

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thetradeback (new york city) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Vanguard MK-S Compact Lightweight Tripod (Electronics)

I bought the MK-2 Tripod a few months ago and within a few weeks, I lost the removable head piece (the part that screws into the camera). I decided to buy the MK-S because there's nothing to be removed [thus, nothing to lose] and because it's sturdier that the others. The legs are a little thicker and don't look like they'll snap like some of the other ones. The price is great and I really recommend it.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent value and no flaws, January 1, 2006

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Matteo (FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vanguard MK-S Compact Lightweight Tripod (Electronics)

I bought this before Xmas for $9.94. For this price, I "knew" I was playing a game of chance, but when I received the tripod I couldn't believe how good it was. I put 5 stars because a rating must be related to the cost/benefit ratio.

Another reviewer here describes the tripod very well, so I'm just writing mine to confirm that this is an excellent tripod, it has not manufacture flaws (like loosen screws or so) and tell you that you shouldn't mistrust because of the low price.