SLIK 615-315 Professional Photo/video Tripod with Panhead: Customer Reviews & Product Details

If you're on the fence for this one, buy it. Heavy duty comes to mind as soon as I pulled it out of the box. Mine came with the black foam grip on all three legs and pan head is very good quality with a level on it. So it looks a little different from the picture shown. Actually better than the picture. It's a little heavy, but that's exactly what I wanted. I've got a couple of cheapie tripods that are good for pocket cameras but for a dslr with a bigger lense I feel confident this will hold up to a wind gust without crashing my equipment. I felt like I really got my moneys' worth here and professional fits well in the description. I bought mine from Adorama and they are always top notch!

Dispite being a bit on the heavy side for carrying long distances, the stabily of this tripod is fantastic, and more than makes up for the weight factor. Have no fear of having long exposures blur because of wind, and the two bubble levels are a major plus for setup. Just wish the carrying case had a somewhat longer and adjustable strap, as this might make it better balances for hiking.

Nice weight for good rugged use, not flimsy. easy to use and good balance. Not too heavy to lug up the mountians.

This is an outstanding tripod. Well built and very heavy duty. Great performance in the wind and on uneven ground. It is typical SILK quality. Action is very smooth. It must be noted that this unit is very heavy and not made for backpacking. Highly recommend this tripod.

I searched high and low for a quality tripod for under $200.00 and came across this one. I am currently a student at NYIP and one of my instructors recommended the Slik for the quality and price. She didn't steer me wrong! I would, without hesitation, recommend this one to any photographer who want's to improve their photography. It is a little heavy, but being in New Mexico with the high winds, it is perfect for what I need.