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Vanguard VS-82 Table Top Tripod

4.6 out of 5 stars 241 customer reviews
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  • Extended height: 9 7/8"; folded height: 9"
  • Two way panhead
  • Maximum load is 5.5 pounds
  • Aluminum construction
  • Non slip rubber feet
  • Extended height: 9 7/8"; folded height: 9"
  • 2 way panhead
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Product Dimensions 10.2 x 3.8 x 3.5 inches
Item Weight 13.8 ounces
Shipping Weight 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
ASIN B0002J2TLC
Item model number VS-82
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4.6 out of 5 stars 241 customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #82 in Camera & Photo > Camera & Photo Accessories > Tripods & Monopods > Complete Tripods
Date first available at Amazon.com March 7, 2006

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5.0 out of 5 starsAmazing sturdiness for a table top tripod!
By sharkychick on September 2, 2008
I just received this little gem a few days ago and I could not be more impressed. I have a couple of table tops and they are just fine IF you are not using a zoom lens, and just need something super compact to toss in the pocket of your camera bag. I needed something that I could use with a heavy, 72mm zoom, and feel comfortable that it would be supported.

After I did some online research, the Vanguard VS-82 was what I came up with, and I figured it was worth a try.

It is like a little tank! The legs are super sturdy and I love the way the large, ridged feet angle down from the legs to give ultimate support for the unit. In my opinion, this is very well made.

You can expand the legs for additional sturdiness and height. The 'neck' also gives additional height and can be adjusted to exactly the extent that is perfect for any given situation.

It does not have a quick-release shoe, but that didn't matter one whit to me. I am happy that my full-size tripod DOES have that feature but, for a table top, it is not necessary for my use although I feel it should be mentioned.

If you are looking for a table top tripod that will not only support your camera, but support a heavy lens (I believe it says it supports up to 5.5lbs), and be nearly impossible to knock over or slide...this might just be the one for you.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGood tripod, great value
By Giovanni Paredes on November 2, 2012
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Very lightweight and sturdy even for a large camera. Build quality is good but I wished it had a quick release plate. Good overall other than that. Talk to me Giovanni@rightclickgadet.com Vanguard VS-82 Table Top Digital Camera Tripod
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5.0 out of 5 starsStabile, handy, and well built
By PinetreeCC on September 2, 2008
I needed a small stabile platform to place my camera on to take photos of my daughter's wedding. I didn't want a large tripod because I didn't want the pictures that the hired photographer and others to include a tripod, which I think would really look bad. The location of the ceremony allowed the use of a nearby flat surface to put the tripod and camera on. I aimed the camera at where the bride and groom would say their vows. I used the remote control for my camera to take the photos. This was an outdoor wedding next to the ocean. There was a stiff breeze that day. After retrieving the camera and tripod I looked at the photos hoping the wind did not move the camera during the ceremony. All of the pictures were dead on. Looking closely at the edge of the photos at the background details I could tell the camera never moved. This tripod is handy. Its small size made it easy to grab with the camera attached. Things are rushed at times during a wedding. I had to grab the camera and tripod and still make it to the recieving line. I made it just in time. Had I used a larger tripod I would have spent more time collapsing the unit for travel. Well built? Yes. The joints are all well fitted. The leg extentions slide easily and when tightened they are rigid. The pan and tilt are smooth and lock down tight without cranking on the knobs. This is a great little tripod. The leg length adjustments allow for use on uneven surfaces. There is no bubble level on the unit to allow you to set the camera perfectly level. This didn't matter to me. I can look through the viewfinder and use something like a window sill (These are usually level) to level my camera shot. By making the ends of the horizontally level (window sill) item an equal distance from the bottom edge of the viewfinder image i can usually count on the photos to be level.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVanguard VS-82 Table Top Digital Camera Tripod
By Harvo on March 27, 2009
This is a great little tripod. I have used it for about 3 months with a Bushnell 20 x 50 small spotting scope. It is stable, sturdy, and well made - even more than I expected on ordering. I have also mounted a 20-60 x 80 Nikon spotter just to see if it would hold it without problem. It does. For those who want a small, inexpensive tripod for table top use, this could be the bargain. Recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 starsVS-82 is an ultra-compact, lightweight and convenient table tripod
By Nicholas Calderone TOP 500 REVIEWER on April 20, 2015
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Not too long ago, we were looking into products that could help us further out content here at MacSources. One of the items we came up with was a short, table top tripod. Part of the reason for this was so that our teleprompter (R810-10) could sit closer to us when we do video review. We started doing our research and found that the Vanguard VS-82 was exactly what we were looking for.
For starters, the VS-82 can hold up to 5.5 lbs and the teleprompter – our main reason for this search – only weighs 5 pounds. Secondly, the tripod swivels 360º and has a 2-way pan head. The versatility of a professional-grade full-size tripod packaged in a smaller, lightweight product was what we were looking for and we found it in the Vanguard VS-82.

First Impressions
Upon its arrival, we were instantly surprised at its weight. Even though we knew before ordering it that it weighs just under 1 pound, it was still a bit shocking considering how well it is made. It is made primarily from aluminum and comes equipped with a standard tripod mount. This will work with most modern cameras and can be replaced if lost.
Because it’s a table top tripod, it only measures 9 7/8” high when it’s fully extended. The nice thing about it is that when its legs are fully extended, they have a nice, wide stance and includes non-slip feet. It’s very secure and doesn’t wobble at all if it’s on a flat surface.

Utility
When we moved on to the testing of the tripod, we used several types of cameras and tripod-mountable devices. We used everything from a full size Canon DSLR to our iPad Teleprompter to an iPhone 6 (mountable with a tripod adapter) and found that the Vanguard VS-82 was a very useful, sturdy tripod. The most impressive thing to me was the teleprompter.Read more ›
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Very good tripod! Exactly what I was looking for.

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5.0 out of 5 starsPERFECT!

This is perfect for a desk tripod! Very helpful for securing my camera while filming videos!

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Good tripod for a table. Just the right height. Pretty stable with Vortex spotting scope mounted to it.

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This is an excellent table tripod. It is of high quality, sturdy, and well-balanced. I used this for stop motion animation and other table related projects with my DSLR. Read more

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scope waswhat i expected and the tripod is very stable.

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Very sturdy, flexible, well balanced and heavy duty

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Brilliant for closeup photography

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