Sunpak 8001UT Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Mounting Plate
Details
- Availability:
- Usually ships in 1-2 business days
- List Price:
- $76.29
- Our Price:
- $23.17
- Savings:
- 69%
- Average Customer Rating:
- 4.0 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- SUNPAK
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- List Price:
- $76.29
- Our Price:
- $23.17
Features
- Versatile camera tripod with extra quick-release mounting plate for second camera --- compare to SunPak Medium Duty 64.6" tripod
- Quick-release platform with integral bubble level for precise leveling
- Second circular bubble level at critical tripod collar for precise alignment
- Precision-geared center column with 1/4 x 20 accessory mounting stud
- Adjusts to more than 60 inches tall; supports up to 6 pounds, 9 ounces
Description
Extending to over 60", Sunpak's 8001UT is able to support equipment weighing as much as 6 lbs. 9 oz. The 8001UT offers a rock-solid 25mm leg diameter, and provides all the features found on the Sunpak 6601UT, while weighing only a mere 10 oz. more.
Spotlight customer reviews
Great Tripod
[ Posted: 2008-11-10 ]
I use it for a DVD recorder and a camera. It is a nice solidly made tripod. It is simple to use and stores away nicely. I would purchase it again.
Adequate, not great even for a cheap tripod
[ Posted: 2008-07-06 ]
The elevation control (the tilting controlled by the large twist handle, not the thing which raises or lowers the center column) is a little shaky - when you tighten the control to lock elevation in place it will always be off from where you aimed.
Also, I wouldn't count on the levels for any serious work/projects. I've used this tripod for panoramas, but in order to get usable level shots I need to eyeball the center column and pan head for square a couple dozen times, adjust the legs accordingly.
That's perfectly reasonable for a cheap (under $30) tripod.
What's not reasonable is that after a dozen or so uses one of the leg latches broke and now I can't extend the middle section of the tripod. I expect better than that even for a toy tripod like this one.
Light and quality build.
[ Posted: 2008-03-29 ]
Usually when something is so light you would think it's cheaply built. Not this. Very good product and smooth as silk. Everything overall is awesome.
GREAT LITTLE TRIPOD
[ Posted: 2008-01-24 ]
I HAD A TRIPOD, BUT I NEDDED SOMETHING SMALL TO TAKE WITH ME ON TRIPS WHEN I TRAVELED BY TRAIN OR PLANE. THIS WAS THE ONE!! IT FITS INSIDE OF MY SUITCASE WITH NO PROBLEM. GREAT LITTLE TRIPOD!!
Great Tripod. Great Price.
[ Posted: 2007-12-14 ]
The Sunpak 8001UT Tripod is a great product. The quality you receive for the price is excellent! I have been using this as my main tripod for my Rebel XT with several different lens (35mm f/2,70-200mm f/4L), It is able to function just fine using even the heavier 70-200mm. The quick release mount works as one would hope, Quick, Safe and they even give you an extra plate for other cameras or to let a friend use while out shooting. The tripod is very light weight yet sturdy and durable even when fully extended.
During the last 8 months I put this tripod through intense use. Climbing mountains, Hiking in all sorts of weather conditions, Dropping it off ledges, Using it as a walking stick, In water, In Sand and in snow. It has stayed strong during all of this. But just last week I was simply walking with it in my hand and one of the legs broke. It seems the plastic piece that connects he hinge to the leg snapped off. Unfortunately I am unable to fix it.
With that said, This tripod is quite a good deal for its price. I believe you get much more than you pay for and then some. I have recommended this tripod to my friends I shoot with and they are also very happy with it. I will be buying another one of these real soon!
pros:
-light
-great price
-durable
-feels safe with your expensive camera on it
-Can stick it in a regular backpack
-Extra quick release plate
-bubble levels
-small spikes on bottom of legs
cons:
-does not come with free money
-does not dispense beer
-does not clean house
A great product!