SunPak 620-070D 7001D Tripod with Rack and Pinion Geared Center Column | 
 enlarge | Brand: SunPak
Category: Photography
List Price: $63.83
Buy New: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Media: Electronics
Memorabilia: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 4.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.9
Dimensions (in): 23 x 4.5 x 4.5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
MPN: 620-070D
Model: 7001 D
UPC: 090729607406
EAN: 0090729607406
ASIN: B00009UT3C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Folded Height: 21.8" | | • | Maximum Height: 58.3" | | • | Weight: 2.9 Lbs | | • | Maximum Capacity: 4.4 Lbs | | • | .9" Leg Diameter |
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Product Description
With a comfortable full working height of 58.3", and load capacity of up to 4.4 lbs, the 7001D is an ideal choice for working with digital cameras and camcorders, as well as with conventional film cameras. The 7001D is equipped with a rack and pinion geared center column for precise height adjustments, while its tension adjustment collar minimizes any sudden movement when adjusting the tripod's height. For precision control, the 7001D's Universal Pan-head is equipped with both tilt and pan reference marks, making it easy for you to quickly and accurately return to any previous settings. Separate leg extensions on each leg enable you to set your equipment at a comfortable height on even and uneven terrain, while retractable leg spikes and metal center leg braces provide maximum stability and added strength. A quick release platform with built-in bubble level enables precise leveling.
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| Customer Reviews:
 good price, good brand, simple and get job done October 18, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This model is the closest one to The 5800D model that I have owned for 3 years now. I use it for my HI-8 sony camera. It also works for my olympus digital photo camera. It's price is the same, and looks built in very much the same style. It is easy to use, easy to level, and can be set up and collapesed in seconds. I have filmed 3 weddings (one was my own) with this so far, and more are to come. Great price, good value, well worth the occasional lightweight user like me. You should find it useful too.
 Good Low Cost Tripod- excellent for the beginner. January 10, 2006
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I bought this tripod after many years of using a small tabletop tripod- when I upgraded to a more expensive digital camera body I figured it was not too wise to have a high grade camera, but a low grade surface to shoot from. I also found that as I advanced more and more into photography (and started doing more landscapes) I wanted to go beyond getting shots that were "in focus" and work towards getting shots that were really, really sharp. So I began looking around for a full scale tripod that would be good outdoors, and capable of traveling. If you have never regularly used a tripod before, I would HIGHLY recommend getting one- particularly for outdoor shots. Long exposures at low light levels can have some wonderful colors, and the jump up in sharpness even for shots with decent light will be apparent once you try it out. One of the best shots I have ever taken was of the Brooklyn Bridge at 3 AM, a 30 second exposure with a relative tight aperture. Without a tripod, this would be impossible.
The pro tripods can really set you back financially, and at the time of my tripod acquisition, I really didn't have a big budget (having blown it on the camera!). So I decided to go for a low cost tripod, with a couple of nice features. I won't call this a cheap tripod, even though it's only thirty some dollars, because the features on it are pretty good. Even if you plan spending $1000+ on a super-high quality Bogen, its probably wise to fool around with one of these less costly version so you can figure out through use the features you have but don't need, and don't have but would find very useful. Let's examine the good and the bad that is this tripod:
The Bad:
The rubber "covers" for the foot spikes tend to rotate up, revealing the spikes. You have to be careful when you first set it up indoors to make sure you don't scratch someone's wooden floors.
The levers that lock movement are counter-intuitive. Even after a year I have to think about which bit to turn to stop the camera from tilting forward.
The levels are completely useless- on the quick release plate they are covered by the camera, and the body level is not placed well for easy viewing. (I don't really mind this- eyeball your shot for framing and you'll be OK).
The tripod is not suitable for larger Medium Format Cameras; its too light to absorb the larger mirrors "slap", and tends to be topheavy. When I mount my MF camera with its 300mm lens (mount by the lens and not the body) its precarious. Using superlong telephotos with this means you have to be extra careful.
In high winds the tripod tends to move, due to its lack of weight, so sharp telephotos in high winds are difficult.
Keep in mid that these "bad points" really are asking a lot from a $30 tripod.
The good.
It has quick release plates. These are extremely useful, particularly if you switch between film and digital with two bodies (as I do).
The top elements of the tripod are rubberized, which makes accidental contact with the camera less damaging.
It has foot spikes for secure placement in soft ground.
It has rubber foot spike "covers" for indoor use.
I have beaten the crap out of this by carrying it to three continents in checked and carry on baggage. It still works well, after some minor repair ( a 2 minute job).
Parts, though plastic, are durable good quality plastic.
You can buy replacement quick release plates.
The head has a pretty decent range of movement.
The parts are not terribly shiny, so its well suited for wildlife photography.
It's light, which is a blessing for the traveler, but has the drawbacks mentioned above.
Overall, for $35 dollars its a great accessory. Would I prefer the latest manfrotto ballhead system? Yes. Do I have a thousand bucks or so for it? No. I would recommend this for the beginning non-professional photographer. You will see marked improvements over hand held shots.
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Generally good, levels not very useful May 1, 2004
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
This is a good starter tripod. It's lightweight, is generally well constructed, and comes with two quick-release camera attachments (handy if you're using it with more than one camera). There is a bubble level on the camera mount and a dome-like bubble level on the base where the legs attach. Neither seems useful or accurate. Furthermore, extending the legs all the way and setting the tripod on a level surface doesn't cause the camera to be level - you still have to fiddle around with the individual leg heights to get things properly level. Having said that, it's usually not much of a hassle to get it set up the way you want. For this price, it's a great thing to have around for those times you need a tripod. I got to actually be in the Christmas photos by way of my camera's timer and this tripod.
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