Customer Reviews

Vanguard MK-S Compact Lightweight Tripod

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

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.

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.

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.

I wanted a tripod that I could use for simple photos. I had no prior experience using tripods when I ordered this. This tripod is very simple to use. It holds the camera very well. I find it easy to adjust to many angles. I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to try a tripod out. It is very helpful if you intend to use the camera's self timer frequently. Great purchase for a low price!

No question that this tripod is light but not too durable. Great if you need it for traveling.

This is a very decent, stable yet lightweight and easy to use tripod, and I recommend it to someone who doesn't want to spend a lot of money and wants a sturdy tripod to take with them around town or on vacations.

4 stars (not 5) because of no bag included with the tripod. Which isn't a huge deal but would have been nice for keeping it from banging around stuff while you carry it around. I did end up buying a cheap 15 dollar bag to go with it, so consider that as well when factoring the price of this compared to other tripod competition which may have a bag included.

It's quite sturdy with the legs not extended, and light and compact enough to fit into the largest kind of backback that fits carryon luggage limits. My only complaint is that the head doesn't tilt--it only swivels. The product was advertised accurately, so this is my fault. But I'd really like a travel tripod whose head tilts--it's a useful feature, since you need that to take vertical format pictures.

this is one of the best tripods i have ever used. i cant find anything wrong or bad about, great buy

I love this tripod! As a teacher of young children, I needed something, easy, quick, lightweight and simple to use. This tripod meets all those requirements for me. Gone are the days when I have to ask another teacher to come in from another room to take our picture. Handing your camera over to someone else and then showing them how to use the camera etc takes more time than setting up the tripod and clicking on the timer on my camera. LOVE IT!

Pros: Very light weight and easy to carry. Good for very samll cameras.

Cons: Dont have a seprate bracket to easily fit and remove from tripod. Easily breakable material.