Top critical review
3.0 out of 5 starsOkay for casual, daily driving tripods. Could be lighter in weight.
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2018
These aren't the most professional tripods, I had a nice one that I lost, (or got stolen most likely) these aren't as lightweight as one hopes them to be for a quick grab and carry, the built quality is " vague", meaning it may hold up just fine for couple of years, or it may break any minute, just doesn't ooze confidence, when you are holding it and unlatching clips, turning knobs/cranks and latches etc, you are always concerned a plastic piece may fly off and break.
Having said all these, with very minimal and light use, indoors and outdoors ( woods) they have held up well so far. But I honestly haven't put them through rigorous tests and conditions to knwo how well they hold up then.
Pros: Affordable and very functional for (non-professional) casual photography and video use. Provided bag with zipper makes it easy to pack and carry over the shoulder, despite it being a bit heavier than it should.
If used with care, it may last long, but it's hard to say about longevity/durability
Cons: Can be a bit heavy and bulky for a compact tripod, Materials used in making these aren't the best. ie: not the best kind of plastic, and not the best (lightweight) kind of aluminum, but I guess the material quality can justify its very cheap price.