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GEEKOTO Camera Tripod Tripod for Canon Nikon Sony DSLR Camera 75 inches Aluminum Alloy Tripod with 360 Degree Ball Head and Rotatable Center Column Professional Horizontal Tripod for Travel Work
Last Updated: April 20, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Build Quality
130legs, leg, aluminum, ball head, monopod
+98%
-2%
" ... I was in the market for a lightweight tripod that was inexpensive and versatile. ... This is an Aluminum tripod, that extends to over 75 inches and only weighs a little over 3 lbs. ... It has the tallest maximum height and the most flexible range of positions of any tripod models I’ve used, and it’s very stable. ... It’s also easy to set up and break down, and built to withstand years of use in my opinion. ... "
" ... I really like the way the knobs easily loosen and tighten for fine adjustments. ... "
" ... I really like the clamps on the legs opposed to the twisting leg adjustments that my other tripod has. ... It also has a sleeve to put over the head for added protection. ... It comes with a nice padded case for easy transport. ... I did assemble it though , and It is a simple function to extract and assemble those pieces. ... "
" ... This tripod is very easy to use, highly adjustable all over, and has a built-in level for those of us who are incapable of partially expanding the legs evenly. ... "
" ... The built and material is great and he has been using it for a while now. ... "
" ... This is a great tripod with a great price, really solid and easy to use. ... It comes with it’s pouch and some screws. ... "
" ... At the end of my research I ended up buying one that is indeed very good and sturdy, and that I will probably have for the rest of my life. ... It is made from carbon fiber, the ball head is quite beefy, it was expensive, but not outrageously so. ... It comes in a nice quality nylon carrying case. ... The carbon fiber legs seem very good quality. ... The leg screws open and fasten easily, the leg elements extend easily. ... The metal parts are colored it orange, which is a nice deviation from the usuall black camera gear. ... The ball head feels solid, it doesn’t creak once locked into place. ... It comes with a standard Arca-Swiss connector, which is nice because I can use my L-bracket on the camera. ... One of the legs is padded with foam, which makes the tripod more comfortable to carry, especially in the cold. ... "
" ... After getting into position and tightening the ball head, it's sturdy and locked into place. ... You can tighten it very easily and remove it easily as well. ... "
Camera
67photography, photos, landscape, geekoto, quality tripod
+99%
-1%
" ... Also, all the camera angle adjustment is done with a ball joint. ... "
" ... I am soo in love with this tripod. ... "
" ... I did some quick test shoots and posted the photos for reference. ... I especially like the Horizontal legs which make it easier to take panorama shots. ... "
" ... And it can hang your camera down low too. ... "
" ... versatile tripod, good for videos or photos! ... "
" ... I like so many aspects of this Tripod. ... I shop value, and often photography equipment is with very expensive, or relatively inexpensive. ... "
" ... I used A camera with various lenses for landscape photos. ... The quick release that comes with the tripod makes it very nice to remove your camera. ... I would highly recommend this tripod for use in landscape and nature photography. ... "
" ... Your manuals accompanying the tripod need to be more complete and detailed. ... "
Fit
56legs, ball head, plate, leg, monopod
+95%
-5%
" ... Screw has two sizes. ... The bag is nice, but is sized to fit just the tripod when it is folded down all the way and with the ball head. ... "
" ... It folds down nicely for transport but considering I had a smaller travel tripod before, it does seem bulky in comparison (I have a small amazon basics camera bag which is several inches shorter than this tripod). ... "
" ... It definitely did not make me feel very secure. ... Once I secured the plate onto the ball head I was satisfied that it was solid enough to handle my gear. ... It was easy to position and hold it's position. ... In the past I've avoided the lever locks like the ones on the Geekoto tripod, so I was curious how they'd perform in the cold. ... The lever locks worked well and I had absolutely no issues. ... Some other thoughts on this tripod : the hook to add weight is nice to have. ... "
" ... It has a great large ball head that really can hold a large camera setup. ... "
" ... Compact design fits nicely in carrying bag, and most importantly I was able to easily fit back into carrying bag after setup and tear down. ... "
" ... Mostly metal construction and strong abs plastic for the rest, except the camera mount section. ... "
" ... This tripod is great except for the leg extensions, because it takes time to screw and extend the legs ... "
" ... Then when you're ready to go it collapses and folds up to just 19 inches. ... 1 leg can also be removed and you can place the ball head on it and you now have an impromptu monopod (though you'll have to carry around a screw mount to make it possible). ... The Geekoto folds up significantly well considering how tall the tripod is fully extended. ... "
Size
55folds, lightweight, travel, carrying case, comes
+100%
" ... It comes in a nice quality nylon carrying case. ... It’s small enough to carry around in public, it fits to the outside of my backpack. ... "
" ... It's light, but fairly strong and packs up medium small. ... "
" ... And it’s fairly compact. ... I’ll be able to travel with it easily. ... No more packing both when I travel. ... "
" ... Also, it's a bit taller than other tripods so I can use it more comfortably because i'm on the taller side myself. ... "
" ... The bag that comes with it is very practical and compact so it is very interesting for travellers. ... "
" ... What got me first was Compact! ... I could carry this along with me without too much hassle. ... It is compact, durable, versatile, and "cheap" in price. ... "
" ... It's a little lighter than what I suspected but is a good tri-pod. ... "
" ... the carrying case look and felt really well made and good material. ... "
Lens
52photography, macro, photographer, dslr, lenses
+100%
" ... I want to say first, I am shooting with a 200-500 mm lens and though I have, and will continue to use the Geekoto , I do not recommend it for this size lens and up.i would not dissuade you because obviously I used it with that size lens, so depending on your situation, it still can work. ... I have added images taken while using this tripod. ... "
" ... The panoramic ball head is strong and showed no creeping even with my longest lens. ... "
" ... A number of corrections have always been a necessity to obtain the portraits that I make for a living to be successful with a high quality tripod. ... "
" ... I imagine heavier cameras and lenses might be too much for this tripod but my smaller DSLR and mirrorless camera are absolutely fine on it. ... "
" ... Listen, i love to get out into nature and get photos of landscapes but my old tripod was essentially useless, THIS tripod gives me the ability to get so much more creative, it is so versatile and useful I cant believe it, like wow. ... "
" ... The versatility of the design allowing for monopod and inverted shooting are nice options as well. ... "
" ... Overall, the Defender is an ideal choice for the photo enthusiast and can make a good second pair of sticks for a pro shooting mirrorless or even a medium sized DSLR. ... "
" ... The horizontal application for it is GREAT for macro photography. ... "
Price
36money, worth, tripod, price point, value
+100%
" ... Oh, and it needed to look good and fit within my arbitrary $85 budget. ... "
" ... It's a good economical choice that doesn't punish you for saving some money. ... "
" ... Otherwise it's a good product, especially for this price point. ... "
" ... For the price, I figured I’ll use it once and give it away after my photoshoot in California. ... "
" ... This is a decent tripod for the money. ... "
" ... For the price, The quality and build is great. ... Overall, this was well worth the buy. ... "
" ... Very good for the price. ... "
" ... I can't believe the price doesn't have it up with the big boys. ... "
For Travel
27tripod, traveling, trips, trip, folds
+100%
" ... I travel a lot and make films on the road so I am excited to travel with this tripod. ... It folds up quite nicely into a small bag that is provided so you can carry it in checked or carry on luggage. ... "
" ... I do a lot of hiking and general outdoors walking. ... "
" ... It was an ideal tripod as we travel a lot. ... "
" ... Been traveling with it around the world for 2 months so far and has managed well. ... "
" ... Needed a new travel tripod so after doing some research I went with the Geekoto Dreamer travel tripod. ... Perfect size for anything I would need for a trip or any day out shooting. ... "
" ... This tripod is perfect for traveling. ... It's one of the more versatile travel tripods I've seen and I'll definitely be using it plenty in the future. ... "
" ... Made of aluminum and easily foldable this general purpose/travel tripod checks all the boxes. ... "
" ... This feels like a solid product that will be able to handle hikes and travel. ... "
Comfort
25head, smooth, position, ball, tripod
+100%
" ... After getting into position and tightening the ball head, it's sturdy and locked into place. ... "
" ... Somehow, they are pliable yet don't wear out as quickly as others in my experience. ... "
" ... The rotating ball head also allows you to grab many angles while not having to worry about it loosening up. ... "
" ... -The ball head its smooth and locking knob is easy to use ... "
" ... What I really like is the swivel socket head that makes it so easy to get the exact angle you want and the easy release plate that holds the camera makes it quick to detach the camera and get mobile. ... Also, it's a bit taller than other tripods so I can use it more comfortably because i'm on the taller side myself. ... "
" ... The 360 degree ball head is really nice for smooth pans and the level built in helps for even horizons. ... "
" ... I wanted to switch from the old-style tripod with multiple levers to adjust position and pan to a ball-style head. ... "
" ... I love the ability to rotate the arm the ball is attached to. ... "
Ease of Use
22easy, use, adjust, set, hard
+100%
" ... Easy to utilize and quickly adjust if needed. ... "
" ... I like it, plain and simple. ... "
" ... It's lightweight and easy to pack, but it's still durable and high quality. ... "
" ... Easy to use steady and reliable a must for any photographer novice or advanced ... "
" ... Great quality and easy to use, so many possible configurations to use and is very sturdy! ... "
" ... It's flip locks are easy to use so you can set up quickly and avoid missing your shot. ... "
" ... It swivels to any direction i need and does so in a quick easy move. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
Weight
21light, tripod, sturdy, compact, hook
+100%
" ... There is always a trade off between stability and desire for light weight products. ... "
" ... For the size of tripod it is not heavy. ... "
" ... This is a really a very high-quality, heavy duty tripod that is light-weight, sturdy, and folds up to a compact size. ... "
" ... Some other thoughts on this tripod : the hook to add weight is nice to have. ... I attached it to my backpack and the length and weight are not intrusive at all. ... "
" ... Wanted something simple, and fairly light weight, but sturdy. ... Every aspect is well thought out and functional (or multifunctional) while remaining compact and light weight. ... "
" ... The tripod is light but sturdy for the weight. ... "
" ... I like this tripod, it it versatile, light weight and strong. ... "
" ... I've only had the chance to use this tripod a few times, but I love how stable it is for such a light weight tripod. ... "
Storage
21bag, height, tall, transport, horizontal
+100%
" ... great height too. ... "
" ... It comes with it’s pouch and some screws. ... "
" ... One it is incredibly lightweight compared to any other tripod that I have tried out and it pack into a small lightweight bag for easy transportation. ... "
" ... It comes with a nice padded case for easy transport. ... "
" ... Generally I place my tripod as close to the edge of the work space as possible then index the tripod's center column to the horizontal position and attach my camera parallel to the document. ... "
" ... The ballhead is suppose to support about 17lbs, but I don't think I would ever try to reach that max load capacity. ... "
" ... Inside that box was a black, zippered bag with an adjustable strap. ... "
" ... I am 6'7" and the tripod is tall enough for me, which is Awesome. ... "
Design
18sturdy, looks, metal, feels, red
+100%
" ... DESIGN/LOOKS - 3.5/5 ... Indeed the looks will definitely decieve you. ... "
" ... It has a carrying case and it looks great too! ... "
" ... Its polished metal components are complimented by attractive red anodized accents. ... "
" ... The finish is good. ... "
" ... Definitely an ingenious design they have going for them. ... "
" ... So far, in using this across a few hours, I'm pleased with the design. ... "
" ... It does this by being firm and sturdy, with its smooth black metal construction and dare I say sexy red accents. ... "
" ... The alloy metal parts are colored a real pretty burgundy red. ... "
Marketplace
14received, pictures, looked, attached, quick
+100%
" ... (This is my first review of anything on Amazon! ... "
" ... Shipping was quick (actually 2 days) ... "
" ... I was really digging on Amazon, and finally found what I need. ... "
" ... I have not looked at the moon yet but I am guessing I will get some good pictures. ... "
" ... See the attached photo. ... "
" ... Will be getting a second one as soon it goes on Amazon deals again or have a discount coupon. ... "
" ... Just received it yesterday. ... "
" ... and as an excuse to post pictures of my cat. ... "
Features
12lock, tripod, similar, one, light
+92%
-8%
" ... I looked at the pics, the features . ... "
" ... (Geekoto also offers lighting equipment as well!) ... "
" ... I was convinced I liked the twist lock, but for the money I had to try it and it's great. ... "
" ... does have the best features all costly tripods have. ... -The inverted center column is one of my favorites features ... "
" ... This tripod is a larger mid priced product with exciting functional features requiring correct weighting to stabilize, particularly the excellent tilting feature. ... Retailers offer many inexpensive products with same or similar top features unfortunately quality, testing, and design suffer. ... "
" ... Seriously, the price of this tripod for all the features it has is insane! ... "
" ... It's nice and light. ... "
" ... The legs lock without issue. ... "
Cover
11carrying case, nice, bag, comfortable, case
+100%
" ... The carry bag it comes with is slightly padded and comfortable to carry around. ... "
" ... It has a carrying case and it looks great too! ... "
" ... It's lightweight, durable and it comes with carrying bag for transportation. ... "
" ... Great carrying case . ... "
" ... And the last but not least-it’s a very comfortable puddled carrying case. ... "
" ... It comes in a nice carry case. ... "
" ... Comes with an awesome carrying case. ... "
" ... the carrying case look and felt really well made and good material. ... "
Product Reliability
9last, durability, ago, years, review
+89%
-11%
" ... I have used it for a few weeks now and it has been very reliable. ... "
" ... It came two days ago, and the first impression is very good. ... It even has a laniard so it doesn’t get lost. ... "
" ... Should last the rest of my life. ... "
" ... It was a replacement for my damaged one I had. ... "
" ... It arrived in a couple days. ... "
" ... I wish I would have known about Geekoto years ago. ... "
" ... I think without abusing it, it will last quite long. ... "
" ... I give 4 stars, as I have not had it long enough to address durability issues: ... If have any durability issues, I will update this review. ... "
Delivery
7received, days
+100%
" ... The package arrived in a well-packed box and arrived earlier than the scheduled date. ... "
" ... It arrived on Monday and it has been nothing but perfect so far. ... "
" ... Shipping was quick (actually 2 days) ... "
" ... It arrived in a couple days. ... When I cracked open the box, I was first impressed with the quality of the packaging. ... "
" ... This is packaged very well. ... "
" ... Just received it yesterday. ... "
Shave Quality
5easy, ball head, works, ball
+100%
" ... I love the smooth ball head . ... "
" ... I was particularly impressed with the very smooth and silky movement present in both the circular and ball joints. ... "
" ... The 360-degree ball head works very smooth and easy. ... "
Setup
4easy, use, set, intuitive
+100%
" ... I did glance at the instructions, but setup and use are reasonably intuitive and the mono pod leg is well marked. ... "
" ... I get setup on almost any terrain. ... "
" ... When extended fully, the entire setup is impressively tall. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
Device Stand
4build quality
+100%
" ... It needed to be super stable and very close to the wall. ... "
" ... And to my surprise the mount is really great! ... "
" ... The only thing that I would hope would be that additional QD mounts come available. ... "
Product As Described
4looked, attached, photos
+100%
" ... See the attached photo. ... "
" ... I have not looked at the moon yet but I am guessing I will get some good pictures. ... "
" ... and as an excuse to post pictures of my cat. ... "
Device Compatibility
4+100%
" ... Now I can mount even the Hasselblad a breeze to connect. ... "
" ... I immediately recognized this Amazon suggestion as valuable to me. ... "
" ... I have mounted my iphone to it using a adapter that was seperately purchased. ... "
Night Photography
4long, exposure, photography, nature
+100%
" ... I photograph a lot of nature and night time photography. ... "
" ... I shot a 90 second long exposure the other night, and it performed very well. ... "
" ... I know that in order to do a nice pictures of the city at night with a long exposure technique I would have to buy a tripod one day. ... "
As Gift
3son, bought
+100%
" ... I got this tripod as a gift for my boyfriend and he loved it. ... "
" ... Got the second one as a perfect Christmas gift for my brother ... "
" ... I bought this for my son’s birthday and he told me today it has more potential than he thought when he put it on his wish list ... He is very satisfied with this gift! ... "
Video Playback
3videos
+100%
" ... I needed to record video from a catwalk at a theater . ... "
" ... Check out the YouTube videos. ... "
" ... Update: Video added! ... "
Zoom
3tripod, straight, set, nikon, geekoto
+100%
" ... It is sturdy, and even with a relatively heavy set-up (Nikon D500 + battery grip + Nikon 70-300 mm zoom lens) set up vertically, this Geekoto tripod is rock-solid!! ... "
" ... It supports up to 8kg in weight, nearly 18 pounds, well over the weight of my Canon DSLR plus 18-200 zoom and flash. ... "
Water Resistance
3shooting
+100%
" ... Weather resistant to not get affected by sea water and sand ... "
" ... However, I will be shooting a few long exposure shots along the beach. ... "
" ... There is a nice nylon black water proof carrying case that fits easily into the trunk of my car. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.98 meters
Display
Type: LED