Vivitar V-2200GX Video/Photo Tripod

by Vivitar

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 21 inches ; 2.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004RIDP
• Item model number: V-2200GX
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 30, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Vivitar V-2200GX Video/Photo tripod has a geared center-column design that adds precise vertical control when using its fluid effect panhead. It features a quick-release mounting platform that lets you easily and quickly remove the camera from the tripod for handheld shooting. The multiple-section, heavy-duty aluminum channel legs, radial leg braces, and independent leg adjustments give this tripod extra wide stance and stability for clearer images.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

79 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars College Student Friendly!, June 24, 2000

By 

Kevin Cahail (San Francisco, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vivitar V-2200GX Video/Photo Tripod (Electronics)

This tripod was exactly what I was looking for. For the amateur photographer, the price is right, and the quality is first rate. The leg locks hold fast, and all the joints are molded to a high enough degree of precision as to keep them from slipping. The result is that your camera will stay where you want it, and when your all done the tripod folds up small enough to fit just about anywhere. I was personally very impressed with this product.

63 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great entry level tripod, December 25, 2000

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Jason Waugh (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vivitar V-2200GX Video/Photo Tripod (Electronics)

I have used this tripod for about a month now and I am very impressed! It's a great tripod for its price.

I mostly use it to take night pictures with my digital camera. The stability is great, the adjustments are easy, and my pictures come out really still.

This tripod can also extend really high dispite its compact size. I don't even mind carrying it with me because it is so lightweight. If you're taking pictures on a slant, the built-in level can assure that your camera is horizontal.

If you're looking for a heavy duty, really tall tripod, then I recommend that you look at the Vivitar 2800GX, but if you're just looking for a tripod that makes it easy to take great pictures, the 2200GX is a great value!

49 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Built very cheap!!!!!!, May 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Vivitar V-2200GX Video/Photo Tripod (Electronics)

I bought this tripod and within one week the center gear for height adjustment stripped out therefore height unusable. The whole casing around crank leaver is made of plastic and gear is made of the cheap white metal. Quality is not worth having. Take some advice spend a little more money and buy you a good one so you don't end up in the same shape I am in.