Hama Star 63 Tripod With Free Carry Case
Posted by Notcot on Apr 22, 2010 in Photography |
Product Description
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- 1,60/0,66 cm
I have a Canon Powershot G5 used for portraits and landscapes and whilst I am pleased with the picture quality, at high zooms I do get camera shake, so time to buy a tripod. As a beginner I went for the cheap option. The legs are in three extendable sections – tall enough for me (I’m 6 ft 4). Not 100% wobble free though and they do seem to be a bit lightweight. Not suitable if you just want to ‘press the button’ but using the auto timer or remote control I am now getting completely stable pictures for the first time. Good enough for me.
Rating: 4 / 5
You do get what you pay for but for the cost this is a decent tripod for a stills camera. The head does not have a smooth action and therefore this tripod is not really suited to video work but that shoudl not be an issue when taking photographs. The centre column is somewhat unstable and therefore shoudl not be used unless really required. However it has two spirit levels (one on the base and one on the head) and a handy carry handle on the actual tripod (as well as the case) which is very useful when moving short distances and keeping the camera on the head.
Rating: 4 / 5
Surely it’s only professional photographers who used a tripod? Well no it isn’t. The digital photography boom has brought the photo taking public many things that cost a lot of money in those antiquated days of film (only joking). One of those benefits is Macro and this is becoming almost standard on digital cameras. For Macro a tripod is almost essential.
For the money, this one is as good as any. Reasonably compact; carrying handle; 3-D pan and tilt head; quick release platform and a good extension height of 100 cms. over the folded height of 66 cms. All these things are of benefit to the user, but lets not forget the most important thing stability. A tripod that is not stable is a complete waste of money no matter how many functions and extras it may have. This one has rubberised feet and is extremely stable. As I said early it is as good a buy as anything for the casual user or one who is prepared to take their time over the photograph.
Rating: 5 / 5
This tripod beats hands down all available at high street retailers – I went around most of them (comet, argos, jessops etc). The two main detractions are the tripod head is very plasticy in construction – but it is solid, the other complaint being the 3D head is not the smoothest mover – so I wouldnt recommend it for video.
Having said all that this tripod is great for stills work, the hight really is a massive 65″(166cm) I’m 6ft and its just above eye level with the camera on. The legs are quick, easy and smoothness itself to deploy as is the quick release plate and you get a really handy bag to carry it in.
Rating: 5 / 5
If you want a tripod that is easy to adjust, light in weight but has some very useful features and change from a £20 note then this is a great choice. The design is simple, no complicated procedures to learn, just flick the catches adjust to the correct height , fasten and you are ready. With a detachable camera mount for easy set-up, spirit-levels for making sure you are shooting on the level, a handy little handle, a hook to attach a suitable weight if needed (your bag) and a geared column this is a fantastic bargain. Light, stable, easy to use; this is worth the money. Buy it with confidence from Amazon UK.
Rating: 4 / 5