Vanguard VS55 Mini Table Tripod with 5 Section Legs

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 6 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009RU8K
• Item model number: VS-55
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank

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  #24 in	Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods > Tabletop & Travel
  #62 in	Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods > Tripod Legs
  #88 in	Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods > Tripod Heads

• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 7, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Never be without a sturdy camera support. Vanguard pocket pods offer a variety of compact, lightweight and even colorful camera supports. Just put it in your pocket!

Features:

• Ball-panhead
• 5 sections
• Rubber feet

Product Description
Vanguard VS-55 Tripod is so compact and lightweight you can carry it in your pocket. It is perfect for Small Digital, APS, Point and Shoot and 35mm cameras.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent performance in compact size and small price, March 7, 2008

By	Eddie Li (Chicago, IL, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It is my second VS55 tripod from Vanguard. I gave my first one to my inspired young nephew who loved the tripod at first sight. The tripod is travel-friendly. I carry it on every trip. It allows me to take steady long-exposure shots inside the church, and outdoor night scene. It also provides a firm support for the ultra slim camera when I hold the tripod horizontally instead of vertically. It is sturdy,flexible, and it looks good. After my first VS55, I looked at many alternatives, and still returned for another one. I am very happy with this product.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars An accident waiting to happen...., July 24, 2008

By	D. P. Schroeder "Paukenwirbel" (Amidst the Carolinas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I will not be using this tripod, and it's not worth the postage to return it. Why will I not be using it? There are no mini-pins or "stops" in the legs to keep each segment locked, so instability is very high.

There are 3 point-n-shoot/compact digital cameras in my family (an older Nikon 995, a Canon A720IS, and a Panasonic Lumix TZ4), and there's only one I'd even remotely consider using this with -- the Lumix, which weighs in the lightest. There is not much leg slippage with it atop the head, but if I put any down-pressure at all, the legs start folding in upon themselves. The legs on this are so small, of course, that any uneven slippage will result in a terrible tumble for your camera.

Also, only two of the legs pivot, with one fixed, which is just plain awkward.

While slightly bigger, I HIGHLY recommend the Sunpak - 1001D Digital Tripod. It's only about five dollars more, and it's sturdier to at least a power of 10. Not quite as portable, no, but I won't risk any of these fine digital cameras with such cheap gear.

One other reviewer noted using his with an H4 (or H2?) Handy Recorder. I might consider using this tripod for that same use -- I have a Zoom H2 -- for that recorder is as light as a feather. But since I've got the SunPak, I am not sure this Vanguard will ever see light outside of my closet.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good mini tripod, August 6, 2008

By	Fishing Fool - See all my reviews

The good:

Small
Made of metal
Gold paint
Ball mount has a good tightening screw
Legs are stable when fully retracted

The bad:

Not ideal for heavy cameras since the legs will retract under the camera's weight when extended
Tripod smells like grease