Velbon VideoMate-607/F Heavy-Duty Tripod with Case

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 26.5 x 5 x 4.5 inches ; 4.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004TYBM
• Item model number: VMATE-607/F
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 28, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Engineered for use with full-size camcorders, the heavy-duty VideoMate-607 tripod features a deluxe, fluid two-way pan head with a versatile handle design, making it easy to adjust the camcorder to a variety of angles. The pan head and sure-grip control handle are a breeze to use, with four unique positions for maximum "follow the action" camcorder control and separate tension knobs for fluid pans and tilts. Users will also appreciate the tripod's auto-lock system and camera-safe, side-mount, quick- release platform, which includes a retractable camcorder alignment pin. And thanks to the tripod's radial leg braces, 1-inch tubular aluminum legs, steel ground spikes, and adjustable rubber tips, you can rest assured that the tripod will sit stably even on slippery or uneven surfaces. Other details include quick side-lever leg locks for easy height adjustments, an integrated bubble level, a titanium bronze and black finish, and a height range of 25 to 64.3 inches. The VideoMate-607, which measures 26.5 inches when folded, weighs 4.5 pounds and is backed by a five-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Video tripod, pan head, quick-release plate, carrying case.

Product Description

The Velbon Videomate VM-607 64" Tripod with Fluid Panhead & Case has been designed and engineered for use with all full-size and compact camcorders. The fluid panhead with separate pan and tilt tension adjustment knobs features a control handle that can be set in any of 4 positions for maximum "follow the action" camcorder control.

Additional features include "camera-safe" side-mounting quick-release platform, geared center column, bubble level, radial braces for maximum stability, 3-section aluminum legs, and adjustable spiked rubber feet.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the price, this tripod is amazing, January 20, 2006

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K. Stalls (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Velbon VideoMate-607/F Heavy-Duty Tripod with Case (Electronics)

I spent A LOT of time trying to find a reasonably priced tripod that had true fluid-head smooth panning and tilting. I have my own videography business, and had spent $100 on a tripod that was jerky when you tried to pan or tilt. This velbon cost $60 and is incredibly smooth for pan and tilt. The tripod is a little bit too light weight. i wish it was a bit sturdier. but other than that, excellent tripod for the price. To get a significantly better tripod, you'd have to pay at least $180.

update: 8.1.07

after having used this tripod for close to a year, it no longer performs well. the camera sits crooked on the head now and the tripod is useless.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than you'd think., April 25, 2005

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Gabrielle Bouliane "livepoets.com" (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Velbon VideoMate-607/F Heavy-Duty Tripod with Case (Electronics)

For the price, this is a great tripod. I've used my previous velbon 587-C for 5 years straight, and found it light, easy to travel with, with a perfectly fluid head. Whoever wrote that it's jerky may not realize that there are individual tension settings for every component, so you can set the tension to be light & quick or rock-steady. I shoot with a canon GL1, mainly live events and bands, and I've found this to be a perfectly suited solution at an excellent price.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Solid for home movie affairs, May 16, 2005

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Ranting Wordsmith (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Velbon VideoMate-607/F Heavy-Duty Tripod with Case (Electronics)

Though it is mostly plastic, the tripod is surprisingly sturdy and the fluid head movement is great. You can perform smooth pans and tilts in almost any direction without it being jerky. (Only problem is that because it's so light, the tripod will get knocked onto its side if you pan too fast. The best way to counter that is to keep one hand on the base of the tripod.) This is a great tripod if you want to make more sophisticated looking home movies as opposed to the "turn-it-on-and-leave-it-there" look of most videos.