![]() The head also includes a bubble level for accurate vertical positioning. Regular price 119.95 Sale price 99.99 Save 19. The Slik Pro 700DX is a basic get the job done workhorse. The SLIK PRO 500DX also makes setting up easy with secure, speed-release leg locks. This lightweight comes with a price comparable to other standard aluminum tripods. The legs are lighter weight yet stronger than the standard metal used in most of today’s tripods. Closed Length: 25.1' to 30', Color: Silver, Material: Aluminum, Maximum Extended Height: 75.1' to 100', Maximum Height: 65.1' to 75'. A geared center column makes fine height adjustments easy.Ī threaded mounting post on one leg lets you bring the camera down to just 8 inches (200 mm) from the ground for low angle photos, macro photography in the field, or copy work. Based in Japan, SLIK is one of the largest tripod manufacturers in the world. Some times you just want a basic strong tripod to just do the job, having a tripod that doubles up as a multi use platform has it's drawbacks, they can become cumbersome and complicated. AMT has a 40 greater strength to weight ratio than standard aluminum. 38 Off: Slik PRO 700DX 3-Section AMT-Titanium Alloy Tripod with 3-Way Pan Head MFR: 615-315. The head has a lens calibrated panorama guide to make 360 &Mac176 panoramas from multiple pictures. The quick release camera post is smaller than most quick release plates and can be left on the camera almost all the time, so the camera is always ready to be mounted on the U-212 DX's ultra-smooth 3-way pan-head. The U212 deluxe was one of the first tripods to feature speed release leg locks on three-section "NON-TWIST" squared legs that will not turn and have retractable rubber leg tips and spikes for sure footing on any surface. And, at a maximum height of 75', it is one of the taller tripods on the market. Designed primarily for light weight 35mm SLR cameras or compact film and digital cameras, it features a number of exciting design concepts that were born with the original U 212 and have been copied into other tripods world-wide. Slik Pro 700 DX AMT Tripod with 3-Way Pan-and-Tilt Head Tall and sturdy is how the Silk Pro 700 DX AMT Tripod with 3-Way Head was described to me. The award winning U 212 DX is world-renowned designing that has carefully evolved for more than 20 years. It's not really the thing you would want to lug along on a two or three day wilderness trek.All in all I like this tripod. There is a little loss of stability at full height due to a slight column wiggle but at high shutter speeds it's not noticeable.The one complaint I do have is the weight of the tripod. ![]() As I am quite tall, I like the full extension height of the column. had the tripod operational again in less than 30 minutes. The longest lens I have used on it has been a 500mm and the tripod performed beautifully even with Semi-trucks going past at 65 mph less than 15 feet away.(I was feeling the effects of their going by) I have experienced the clamp cracking problem myself and was able to purchase a replacement clamp from Slik Co. For me it has been a solid, stable platform for night shots, Macro work, floral and Landscape photography. This titanium-colored,SLIK Pro 700 DX Tripod with 700 DX 3-Way, Pan-and-Tilt Head supports up to 19.8 lb, measures 29.9 when folded, and includes a quick. I have had my U-212 for 16 years now and Have no major complaints.
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