Sony VCTD680RM Remote Control Tripod for Sony Cameras & Camcorders

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• Product Dimensions: 20 x 4.7 x 4.7 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000063W8P
• Item model number: VCTD680RM
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 21, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
For ultimate control, Sony remote tripods let you steady the camcorder or digital camera and operate directly from the tripod grip, so you can run the show with just one hand. Try this Sony remote tripod for the most stable, professional-looking results possible. It's the smart way to shoot as smoothly as the pros.

Product Description
The Sony VCTD680RM tripod expands from 19" to 57" and has a built-in level and 3-way pan head with quick release for easy portrait and landscape shooting Panning Angle - 360° Tripod Weight - 2.86 Pounds Carrying case included

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful and solidly built, October 17, 2004

By	Glynn Clapsaddle "[e-mail]" (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I orderd this tripod instead of the taller ones as the 57" height has proven to cover most, if not all, of the situations I would need it for. This tripod covers two of the most important characteristics of a good support, as it is very stable and solidly built, and it is also lightweight and easy to carry. The included carrying case also has a shoulder strap to make it even easier to haul.
The big feature of the Sony tripods which separates it from the generics pieces, are the controls built into the handle of the head. They include play, stop, record, zoom-in, zoom-out, and take a still picture. Having the controls right at your fingertips on the handle makes it infinitely easier to control the camera and still keep a very stable shot with no jitter. I can rotate the camera, and zoom in and out, without any visible motion whatsoever. Sony's innovations and equipment integration is almost always worth the extra cost, and this tripod is no exception. I highly recommend this as the best tripod for any Sony prosumer video cameras.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid, August 21, 2006

By	Andrew Siew (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Solidly built, this tripod balances well even when used with the heavier Sony Cybershots like the DSC-R1. The remote shuttle release button helps to further reduce camera shake, which is priceless when taking photos in conditions where camera shake is amplified (high optical zoom, supressed flash, etc).

What surprises me is the fact that the shuttle release button on the remote works exactly the same as any Sony Cybershot : press halfway to focus, and all the way down to capture the shot.

The zooming buttons do not work for the Sony DSC-R1 as the camera has a manual zooming ring, but they should work fine with any other Cybershot that comes with an electronic zoom and of course, an ACC terminal.

Highly recommended.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tripod, January 31, 2005

By	S. Factor "Gadget person" (Arizona) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I purchased this tripod at Circuit City. When I got home, I decided to check the price here at Amazon.com and found it to be a total of 38.18 cheaper than Circuit City. I had already hooked up both my DSC-F828 still cam and my DCR-HC20 to it, and it worked like a charm. So I packed it back in the box and returned it... got home and ordered it from Amazon. I have yet to receive the product, but I already know I like it. Also love the shoulder strap and the fact that the tripod doesn't feel like it's going to fall over under the weight of my F828.