Velbon VideoMate-607/F Heavy-Duty Tripod with Case
Details
- Availability:
- Usually ships in 1-2 business days
- List Price:
- $104.99
- Our Price:
- $61.39
- Savings:
- 41%
- Average Customer Rating:
- 4.0 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- HAKUBA
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- List Price:
- $104.99
- Our Price:
- $61.39
Features
- Heavy-duty video tripod with 2-way pan head for full-size camcorders
- Fluid pan head, 4-position sure-grip control handle, and separate tension control knobs
- Auto-lock system with camera-safe, side-mounted, quick-release platform
- 1-inch tubular aluminum legs with radial leg braces and steel ground spikes
- Adjusts from 25 to 64.3 inches; weighs 4.5 pounds; 5-year warranty
Description
Hakuba offers innovative products with superb quality and exceptional value to everyone from the demanding professional to the enthusiastic hobbyist. The company is well known for its full line-up of compact and tabletop tripods, its strong selection of dual function (photo/video) tripods, and many other models suitable for specialized activities such as hunting or bird watching. The Videomate series standard-size, lightweight, full-featured tripods are designed and engineered for use with most camcorders.
Engineered for use with full-size camcorders, the heavy-duty VideoMate-607 tripod features a deluxe, fluid two-way pan head with a versatile handle design, making it easy to adjust the camcorder to a variety of angles. The pan head and sure-grip control handle are a breeze to use, with four unique positions for maximum "follow the action" camcorder control and separate tension knobs for fluid pans and tilts. Users will also appreciate the tripod's auto-lock system and camera-safe, side-mount, quick- release platform, which includes a retractable camcorder alignment pin. And thanks to the tripod's radial leg braces, 1-inch tubular aluminum legs, steel ground spikes, and adjustable rubber tips, you can rest assured that the tripod will sit stably even on slippery or uneven surfaces. Other details include quick side-lever leg locks for easy height adjustments, an integrated bubble level, a titanium bronze and black finish, and a height range of 25 to 64.3 inches. The VideoMate-607, which measures 26.5 inches when folded, weighs 4.5 pounds and is backed by a five-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Video tripod, pan head, quick-release plate, carrying case.
Spotlight customer reviews
Good for the Price
[ Posted: 2008-11-20 ]
It's a little shakey, but it does the job. Wouldn't recomend it for high end video projects.
Excellent Product
[ Posted: 2008-08-25 ]
Very smooth movement in all directions...nice weight, not too heavy or light. Very pleased with value (quality v price)
Well worth the money.
[ Posted: 2008-06-04 ]
I went from a $45 most expensive tripod at Walmart, to this Velbon. For double the money, it's 10 times better. It pans super smooth. I've never worked with a tripod so fluid. Very quiet, unlike my cheapo tripods.
It's not a heavyweight tripod, but more of a traveling lightweight tripod. There's no creeping at all once you set the tension where you need it. My vertical tension adjustment had to be tightened as tight as I could possibly tighten them with my hands, and I have quite strong hands. Don't know if I had a faulty item, but it works for me.
The quick release is very large and takes quite a few attempts to get used to attaching. Would've been nice if it fit a standard Bogen release.
You can lock the vertical pan easily so you have only horizontal panning. Or vice versa. Great feature.
Great for the Price
[ Posted: 2008-05-23 ]
My second tripod, I purchased this after buying my Canon Vixia HV-30 and realizing that It didnt have a LANC port, so I didnt need an expensive tripod with handle controls. The head on this is amazing, allowing for incredible pans. The head is extremely fluid with easy control levers. Its heavy enough to be sturdy, yet light enough to cary around no problem. It also comes with its own carrying case which is really convenient. The reasons I give it four stars: The head plate comes off easy, but when putting it back on the lever has come back and jammed into my fingers numerous times. One of the other main reasons I purchased this tripod was that I do a lot of night time photography, and this tripod allows for vertical shots. Having my heavier camera on there tilted all the way forward to do a vertical shot felt very unstable.
Other than that, all around great tripod.
Amazing
[ Posted: 2008-02-27 ]
I've been using a cheap $20 tripod with my Canon HV20 and was skeptical about upgrading to a better tripod. I noticed there were a few jerky movements in my videos but they still looked decent. However, I decided to try this tripod after watching a couple of really smooth videos on vimeo and the price for this one wasn't too high. After trying the product out I'm amazed. The difference is night and day. The movement is fluid and easy. I really like this tripod and recommend it for anyone who wants to get a smoother look to their footage.