Velbon El Carmagne 540 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Pan Head and Case

by Velbon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22.3 x 5.5 x 5.5 inches ; 5.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001Z99T2
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: ELCARMA-540
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #88 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Tripods & Monopods > Tripod Legs
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 23, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Extremely lightweight yet remarkably sturdy, the Velbon El Carmagne 540 tripod boasts rigid carbon fiber legs, a durable magnesium body, and a magnesium pan head, making it an ideal choice for professionals on the move. Carbon fiber and magnesium materials are one-third lighter than aluminum, giving you a lighter load while strolling from location to location. The tripod also offers low-angle and semi- low-angle positions (with a split center column), an effortless lever-lock system that lets you easily extend or contract the legs, and scratch-resistant neoprene grips and rubber feet. And thanks to the three-way pan head, which pans and tilts in a variety of directions, you can adjust the camera to virtually any angle. The tripod, which extends from 9.3 inches all the way up to 58.2 inches, offers a maximum load capacity of 25 pounds and is backed by a lifetime warranty.

What's in the Box
Tripod, magnesium pan head, stone bag, accessory hook, tripod case.

Product Description

T1) VELBON ELCARMAGNE 540 CF TPOD

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect travel tripod, November 11, 2007

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Jake from DC - See all my reviews

This review is from: Velbon El Carmagne 540 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Pan Head and Case (Electronics)

Easily fits in my suitcase, doesn't push me over the airline weight limit, sets up very quickly and provides rock solid support for my heavy digital SLR. Yes, it's more than twice the $$$ of my taller and even more solid Slik, but this is the one that goes on trips with me. The Slik I save for hauling around town, when weight isn't a consideration. If you shoot at sunrise and sunset, especially HDR (or like group shots that include you), a tripod is obviously indispensable, and this should (crossing fingers) last a lot longer than the much cheaper and flimsier lightweight aluminum tripods that always seem to die just when you need them to work. Expensive, but it's one of those accessories that feels exactly right when you use it. Very happy with this.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect starter tripod, August 7, 2008

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John "jcatl" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Velbon El Carmagne 540 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Pan Head and Case (Electronics)

As a beginning photographer I wanted a smallish, lightweight tripod to use with my Nikon D80. Since this is merely a hobby and good, lightweight tripods are very expensive I was torn what to do (the camera and a really good lens were already pretty expensive). Fortunately I happened across this tripod and decided I would spend a little more (ok, twice as much) than I had intended. Frankly it was well worth it. The construction is very solid, the entire setup is lightweight and stability is great. I've been very pleased with my purchase, from capturing excellent photos of July 4th fireworks to stop action photos of waterfalls where a tripod is essential, and the relative lightweight of the Velbon made hiking 3 miles uphill with it even feasible. I don't have a lot of experience in photography yet, but I'm a fan of Velbon already.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Carbon Fiber tripod, not too big, not too expensive, June 7, 2008

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Carroll A. Smith "Bongo Bates" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Velbon El Carmagne 540 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Pan Head and Case (Electronics)

As an "advanced amateur" I wanted a light weight, not too big, tripod capable of holding a Nikon D200 securely for mostly close-ups and nature subjects. This one fits the bill. Small enough to pack for travel. Lighter than any aluminum tripod. Tall enough extended to shoot at eye height and adjustable to virtually on-the-ground close-ups. Looks well made but still new to me.