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Mactrem PT55 Travel Camera Tripod Lightweight Aluminum for DSLR SLR Canon Nikon Sony Olympus DV with Carry Bag 11 lbs 5kg Load Orange
Last Updated: October 13, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.9
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/10
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Build Quality
36sturdy, legs, leg, mactrem, lightweight
+69%
-31%
" ... I've had a few cheap, flimsy tripods in the past but this one is definitely a better quality! ... "
" ... Seems sturdy inside. ... "
" ... Even thought they works the same way, the Mactrem is much more sturdy. ... "
" ... Lightweight, but sturdy. ... "
" ... Very good tripod, it kind feels flimsy due its lightweight materials, the screw handle of the quick release base dont let me put the quick release base back to the tripod, I had to use a masking tape to stick it to the base, because the gravity makes it go down and blocks the base to stay flat and dont let the security lock to engage correctly ... "
" ... The tripod has quite a solid feel to it and it is mostly aluminum and has for the mechanisms it has got quite durable plastic. ... "
" ... This is hands down the sturdiest tripod I’ve ever had . ... "
" ... Construction is sturdy. ... I LOVE the clips on the legs, SO much easier than turning a nob to tighten. ... "
Camera
21tripod, photography, photographer, dslr, sturdy
+86%
-14%
" ... I would recommend it for beginner level photographer such as myself. ... "
" ... Perfect for a new or professional photographer. ... "
" ... Great entry level tripod. ... So far, no complaints considering price and intended use (novice photography). ... "
" ... I do photography for my church and this tripod is amazing for that use. ... "
" ... I got a great DSLR camera last year and needed a tripod. ... "
" ... If your using for Photography alone, perfect. ... "
" ... It worked well for months with my Sony camera. ... "
" ... It holds my Pentax DSLR with no problem and I use it maybe a couple times a week for potrait type photography. ... "
Size
16comes, weight, bag, tripod, case
+94%
-6%
" ... It is light yet sturdy, and comes in nice packaging and a decent carry case. ... "
" ... Nice lite weight compact tripod. ... "
" ... It is extremely light and portable. ... Somehow it is lighter and smaller, it can be stuffed it into my camera bag. ... "
" ... We like the leg pads that adjust to varying terrain and we like the included bag for easy transport. ... "
" ... It’s super lightweight for what it is . ... it has 3 different sections of growth ability so you can make it super tall while still being able to pack it tight and travel light! ... "
" ... It’s compact but durable which is what we needed. ... "
" ... So the weight is very important. ... Adding a 10lb bag underneath will make a big difference. ... "
" ... comes with a decent caring bag. ... "
Price
15tripod, worth, money, recommend, point
+100%
" ... For beginner photographers and filmmakers, it’s a good start for the price. ... "
" ... When we got back we bought it for the second time because its the best we found for the price. ... "
" ... For the price, this tripod is excellent. ... "
" ... Very happy that I chose this product, it appears to be of sound quality for the price. ... "
" ... Worked way better then expected for the price! ... "
" ... Want sure what to expect for the price. ... "
" ... This is a great tripod, especially at this price point. ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend this product and it’s worth every penny. ... "
Fit
14mount, legs, head, tightening, mactrem
+43%
-57%
" ... Does not fit camera properly ... "
" ... Which of course makes the tripod useless, as the legs won't stay in place. ... "
" ... But I did hope I could mount a camera to it once before it broke. ... "
" ... I am now dissatisfied with the tripod after the head broke. ... "
" ... Had this thing for 4 months and like others have posted the tightening handle for the head snapped off and now it is not usable. ... "
" ... Pieces of the tripod started falling apart after a few months of use. ... "
" ... The camera mount on this feels loose and flimsy. ... "
" ... It seemed to work perfectly, but the first time attempting to face down I realized that the tightening grip didn't work properly, It will just flop the camera down, all the way. ... "
Lens
10photography, dslr, spotting, comes, carrying bag
+100%
" ... I got a great DSLR camera last year and needed a tripod. ... "
" ... It comes with a tripod carrying bag and it is also quite good. ... For the money, I would say that it is quite a professional looking tripod. ... "
" ... In my photo, I had a moderate weight/size wide angle lens in my setup, but I wouldn't mount a telephoto lens + a full frame DSLR body on top of this. ... "
" ... I like that it has the option to rotate the mount to have the camera shoot in both vertical and horizontal. ... "
" ... So far, no complaints considering price and intended use (novice photography). ... "
" ... I would recommend this to anybody that is starting to get into photography or anyone that needs a solid lightweight tripod to carry with them ... "
" ... The tripod even comes with a convenient carrying bag. ... "
" ... It holds my Pentax DSLR with no problem and I use it maybe a couple times a week for potrait type photography. ... "
Weight
9light, tripod, durable, sturdy, stable
+89%
-11%
" ... Nice lite weight compact tripod. ... "
" ... This one is light weight, durable and will set up at any angle you need. ... "
" ... light construction, yet durable. ... "
" ... I have been using this tripod since last 4 months and i like the fact that its light weight especially when you are on smaller hikes and need to take good photos from DSLR. ... "
" ... The tripod might be considered too light weight for professional users, but it works fine for me. ... "
" ... multi adjustments, very sturdy & stable, light weight . ... "
" ... So the weight is very important. ... "
" ... Light weight, but yet heavy enough to handle a camera or camcorder. ... "
Ease of Use
8easy, tripod, sturdy, lightweight, finish
+100%
" ... very easy to handle and very varsetile ... "
" ... No assembly required! ... Straight forward directions. ... "
" ... It’s easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and does not shake as much as my Targus. ... "
" ... so easy to use, will buy another one for myself . ... "
" ... This is our first tripod, but it was easy to figure out. ... "
" ... It is very easy to use, it is sturdy but lightweight and the finish is beautiful. ... "
Comfort
8tripod, tightening, hands, handle, crank
+50%
-50%
" ... The shaft of the head section is hard to crank up I put some Vaseline on it to help make it go up and down easier. ... "
" ... The head broke after a few month of use. ... I am now dissatisfied with the tripod after the head broke. ... "
" ... Had this thing for 4 months and like others have posted the tightening handle for the head snapped off and now it is not usable. ... "
" ... It seemed to work perfectly, but the first time attempting to face down I realized that the tightening grip didn't work properly, It will just flop the camera down, all the way. ... "
Cover
7case, carrying bag, carry, tripod, sturdy
+100%
" ... It comes with a tripod carrying bag and it is also quite good. ... "
" ... comes with a decent caring bag. ... "
" ... Great carring case. ... "
" ... I love the carry case that comes with it too. ... "
" ... Each comes with a nice carrying case. ... "
" ... It is light yet sturdy, and comes in nice packaging and a decent carry case. ... "
" ... It even comes with a cute carrying bag! ... "
Storage
6comes, bag, carrying bag, mactrem, heights
+100%
" ... It comes with a tripod carrying bag and it is also quite good. ... "
" ... comes with a decent caring bag. ... "
" ... The tripod even comes with a convenient carrying bag. ... "
" ... I have a set of Targus lightweight tripod, I owned it for almost 10 years now. ... Somehow it is lighter and smaller, it can be stuffed it into my camera bag. ... "
" ... Three heights adjustment. ... "
" ... Adding a 10lb bag underneath will make a big difference. ... "
For Travel
5travel, hiking, tripod, hikes, compact
+100%
" ... It's still light to carry for when she goes up hiking!! ... "
" ... it has 3 different sections of growth ability so you can make it super tall while still being able to pack it tight and travel light! ... "
" ... My boyfriend and I got this for quick and spontaneous hikes in our beautiful Colorado mountains. ... "
" ... especially when camping. ... "
" ... Overall for the price can’t beat it - great for traveling. ... It is sturdy and compact for traveling. ... I have a smaller one that I used to use for traveling for it was far too flimsy- this one is much more stable. ... "
Color
4selection, love the color, orange, love, blue
+100%
" ... I love the color! ... "
" ... Also, the orange is a gorgeous color! ... I was afraid it would be some ugly rust color, but it is beautiful. ... "
" ... The different lengths are very versatile and I love the eye-catching blue color. ... "
For Kids
3daughter, bought
+100%
" ... My daughter is into digital media, her major in college. ... "
" ... Bought this for my son. ... "
" ... I got this for my son for his birthday. ... "
Product Reliability
3months, last, fluke, durable
+33%
-67%
" ... Mine already has a crack in it and I’ve only had it for 1.5 months . ... "
" ... I assume it could be a fluke. ... "
Delivery
3today, received, quick, expected, arrived
+100%
" ... I just received this item today and can’t wait to use it! ... "
" ... It was delivered in a well packaged manner and the contents inside looked good. ... "
" ... Shipped super quick! ... "
Design
3sturdy, lightweight, finish, easy to use
+100%
" ... Looks good too. ... "
" ... It is really inexpensive, still looks handsome and professional. ... "
" ... It is very easy to use, it is sturdy but lightweight and the finish is beautiful. ... "
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