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ZOMEi Z818 Aluminium Alloy 65 Inch Camera Tripod and Monopod with 360 Degree Quick Release Ball Head and Carrying Case Silver Grey
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
546
Old Reviews
174
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 345 recent, verified reviews
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Build Quality
145legs, sturdy, leg, ball head, tripods
+83%
-17%
" ... I had my doubts, but have to say this is a super sturdy, really well built and finished tripod, with solid materials and features. ... "
" ... I give it a solid 4 stars and would recommend it for purchase by anybody needing a good sturdy tripod. ... "
" ... The ball seems solid and pans well. ... "
" ... I will use some weights tied to cabling on the bottom hook for rigidity as well. ... "
" ... I upgraded from a plastic tripod to this and let me tell you, the quality is outstanding! ... Overall, well built and good looking tripod. ... "
" ... You can adjust the tripod to a wide stance for stability while still having the bottom of the antenna (at the top of the tripod) at 54 inches or so. ... The tripod is well-made. ... "
" ... Really like this tripod. ... Very strong and very well made. ... "
" ... This tripod is sturdy and professional. ... "
Camera
65professional, shots, photography, shoot, zomei
+94%
-6%
" ... Overall this tripod is prettty great. ... "
" ... This tripod is a very nice tripod. ... "
" ... I really like the versatility of this tripod! ... "
" ... This is one of the best tripod I’ve ever had👍🏾 ... "
" ... Seems to be great build quality for the price and will work very well for stable video shots with light mirrorless cameras. ... "
" ... So I can't say enough nice things about this tripod. ... "
" ... The tripod is well-made. ... "
" ... Great for my camera. ... "
Price
43tripod, money, worth, worth the price, well worth
+95%
-5%
" ... It's great for the money. ... "
" ... Great tripod for a great price. ... "
" ... Great tripod for the price. ... "
" ... Great tprofessional tripod for the money! ... Great tripod for the money! ... "
" ... This is an excellent piece of equipment for the price. ... This is VERY much worth the price. ... "
" ... This is a sturdy tripod for the money. ... I can recommend this tripod to anyone who feels they need a quality product at a bargain price. ... "
" ... Best Tripod for the money. ... "
" ... The best tripod you can get for the price. ... "
Lens
39lens, nikon, scope, lenses, zomei
+95%
-5%
" ... Seems to be great build quality for the price and will work very well for stable video shots with light mirrorless cameras. ... "
" ... I use this tripod for supporting my Oehler 35p Chronograph and also to put my Redfield 4-15 power spotting scope on at times. ... "
" ... I find myself taking this guy out to the woods and filming a few painting projects, or quickly throwing it down to film some wildlife. ... "
" ... The ball head is fully capable of supporting the payload of a tracker, camera, and 400mm lens with no flexure. ... "
" ... As my cameras and lenses got bigger and heavier I found that most of my tripods struggled to hold the camera in a steady position. ... "
" ... Awesome lightweight tripod ... "
" ... The legs lock securely in place and the quick release for your optics works great! ... "
" ... I've used it with my Nikon D750 and experienced little or no camera shake with a 24-85mm lens attached. ... "
Fit
38tripod, ball head, screw, sturdy, loosen
+68%
-32%
" ... The operation was very smooth and locking in position was very precise and firm. ... "
" ... Tripod is sturdy. ... "
" ... Wonderful, strong tripod that does the job in holding my heavier cameras on unsteady ground. ... "
" ... The legs lock securely in place and the quick release for your optics works great! ... The only minor issue is one of the legs is very tight and a little hard to reverse, but I can fix that. ... "
" ... I like the ball head design and so far has been holding up well. ... "
" ... Craftsmanship is excellent and the way the legs fold 180degrees up and over the center post makes the whole package very easy to transport. ... "
" ... It is strong as it hold all weapon and all attachments with great stability. ... "
" ... Holds up well to my very heavy equipment, but still light enough to backpack with. ... "
Comfort
35legs, smooth, leg, head, sturdy
+83%
-17%
" ... Don't love ball head setups like this. ... "
" ... To my surprise, she likes the lightweight so much, it has become one of her favorite tripod to take around. ... "
" ... The operation was very smooth and locking in position was very precise and firm. ... "
" ... Movements are smooth, and the overall feel is refined. ... "
" ... All the twist locks work very easy and I can use all the twist locks with gloves on. ... "
" ... The ball head movement is smooth, and the center extension is also relatively smooth. ... "
" ... I like the ball head design and so far has been holding up well. ... "
" ... The ball head workjs great. ... "
Size
34compact, nice, lightweight, easy, carrying case
+91%
-9%
" ... It also fits well with my backpack. ... "
" ... It fits in the backpack. ... "
" ... The handbag is also of great quality. ... "
" ... Easy to carry. ... "
" ... It is nice and light and easy to travel with. ... "
" ... i wanted it for traveling and it is perfect for that. ... "
" ... The carry bag it came with is nice too. ... "
" ... Excellent carrying case as well. ... "
Ease of Use
33easy to use, sturdy and easy, sturdy, well made, stable
+94%
-6%
" ... This arrangement is robust and stable and well-suited to my application. ... "
" ... Easy to carry. ... "
" ... Very nice, sturdy, and easy to use. ... "
" ... It is nice and light and easy to travel with. ... I find it very easy to open and close. ... "
" ... All the twist locks work very easy and I can use all the twist locks with gloves on. ... "
" ... I haven't had much experience with this tripod, however, from first try this tripod is very well made and easy to use. ... "
" ... The head allows for some easy adjustments. ... "
" ... Great for the price, but its sometimes hard to loosen to adjust. ... "
Design
27sturdy, look, orange, looks like, well built
+96%
-4%
" ... Looks pretty serious to those who may be somewhat reticent to be photographed in certain situations. ... "
" ... Let me also not forget it does have a little level in it, so you can always adjust for make everything look perfect. ... "
" ... It looks sharp with a nice anodized finish. ... "
" ... My look is over now having found this one. ... "
" ... it's so smooth and sturdy, looks great, and the quality is amazing. ... "
" ... Built like a rock! ... "
" ... Very well built and durable comes with a nice durable case as wel. ... "
" ... Dosent feel cheap or look cheap ... "
Weight
26light, tripod, weight heavy duty, stable, light weight heavy
+96%
-4%
" ... Here is my short and sweet review for the ZoMei Z818 Light Weight Heavy Duty Portable Tripod: It's very nice. ... "
" ... This is a high-quality, heavy duty tripod that is light-weight, sturdy, and folds up to a compact size. ... "
" ... This is extremely versatile and light weight. ... "
" ... It feels substantial and durable, but is fairly light. ... "
" ... Light weight and sturdy, perfect for my use as a hobby photographer. ... "
" ... Lite weight, but we'll built tripod. ... "
" ... Very light weight but super sturdy, and you have the hook on the bottom for extra stability. ... "
" ... amazing product so far no problems whatsoever, i initially thought the weight would be a factor in how stable it is but once its on the ground nothing phases it, ive used it on the beach and even on top of jagged rocks with no problems it hold the camera very well .im extremely happy with it i bought another on craigslist ... "
Product Reliability
16tripod, update, received, week, ago
+75%
-25%
" ... I have had this tripod for the last 6 months and am very impressed. ... "
" ... Update: I've used it for several months since I received it and, I'm still very happy with it . ... "
" ... when I received it I was able to put it together with no problems. ... "
" ... Still working just fine. ... "
" ... I have owned it for about a month and have been very happy with it. ... "
" ... The true test will be longevity which i cant report on yet. ... "
" ... I have been fiddling with a cheap tripod for years . ... "
" ... The quality is immediately apparent! ... "
Marketplace
16zomei, works as expected, vendor, team, soon
+100%
" ... So far it looks as described. ... "
" ... no problems with product or vendor . ... "
" ... I ordered a ZoMei the minute I got back on line in Fairbanks. ... "
" ... It's the risk you run, but Amazon makes returns so easy I've never had a problem rolling the dice. ... "
" ... Highly recommend the vendor. ... "
" ... Thanks for a great product. ... "
" ... better than expected ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
For Travel
14tripod, trip, hiking, traveling, monopod
+93%
-7%
" ... I really love this tripod because it also comes apart to form a monopod, which I use more while hiking and boating. ... "
" ... i wanted it for traveling and it is perfect for that. ... "
" ... bought it for trip to Utah - fits in carry on. ... Sturdy, versatile and wish I had this on earlier trips. ... "
" ... An excellent compromise of features that permits professional grade photos while also being light enough for travel. ... "
" ... You can still pan, but a handle allows for better leverage and smoother travel. ... "
" ... They take a beating outdoors and I need tough gear on my long hikes. ... "
" ... I purchased this tripod for my wife prior to going on a surfing vacation. ... "
" ... Finally i like the monopod feature to take a camera in while hiking. ... "
Delivery
14quick, arrived on time, arrived, tripod, delivery
+100%
" ... Excellent product, quick shipping, well worth the price! ... "
" ... Delivery was quick and packaging very well done. ... "
" ... Arrived on time, and the price was reasonable. ... "
" ... Lightweight, high quality, delivered earlier than expected. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Shipping was fast and the price is right. ... "
" ... Product arrived on time and in good condition. ... "
" ... Now they were shipping from China so it took about a month to arrive, but it was worth the wait. ... "
Returns
13returning, returned, replace, refund, late
+23%
-77%
" ... I honestly would love to send it back, but I'm sure I'm too late on the refund, but some sort of replacement would be ideal. ... "
" ... Had to return this product and would not purchase another one from ZOMEi. ... "
" ... I abruptly returned home from my shoot, and started the return process. ... "
" ... It is much to late to return through Amazon . ... "
" ... I could not return or replace the tripod after 30 days ... "
" ... I should have returned this! ... "
" ... It's nearly impossible to get back on. ... "
" ... I am without a doubt returning this. ... "
Cover
12comes, carrying case, carrying, protected, head
+100%
" ... A nice, zippered carry case is included. ... "
" ... It does come with a nice velvet bag to cover the head with, and keep it protected from the elements which is a added bonus. ... "
" ... The carry bag it came with is nice too. ... "
" ... Excellent carrying case as well. ... "
" ... The ball head came in a Nice pouch . ... "
" ... The carrying case is very nice. ... "
" ... Easy to adjust and comes in a very nice and protected carrying case. ... "
" ... It even comes with a nice carrying case so that's added bonus. ... "
Band
12strap, legs, broke, apart, shoulder
+25%
-75%
" ... I've only used it twice and one of the legs became loose. ... "
" ... Only used this for a couple of weeks before the leg pieces started falling apart. ... "
" ... One leg broke right away. ... "
" ... However, hard to adjust and a leg fell out on the second use. ... "
" ... Specifically, the plastic knob-head had snapped off the metal screw it was supposed to turn so the screw could not be undone and the pan function of the head could not be used. ... "
" ... all the time i try to work with it it seems to fall apart want to return it it is seating there need to return it !!!! ... "
" ... Really bummed the leg broke like that. ... "
" ... There was no damage to the outer box and the box that the manufactures box so plastic connection for the strap was broke before it was shipped. ... A Monfrotto monopod is also falling apart. ... "
Storage
12tall, height, sturdy, storage, nice
+100%
" ... I love how it can be adjusted for pretty much any height. ... "
" ... It stands very tall. ... "
" ... Holds up well to my very heavy equipment, but still light enough to backpack with. ... "
" ... Can adjust so many different ways, and it compresses down into a very manageable size with a nice bag. ... "
" ... Good tripod for the price, found it to be the right height and comfortable for my use (I'm 6' tall). ... "
" ... Comes with a nice sturdy carry bag. ... "
" ... Nice and tall too. ... "
" ... Seems sturdy enough with plenty of possible photographic positions to fit my needs. ... "
Setup
11tripod, use, setup, set, first
+91%
-9%
" ... First Impressions: WOW! ... "
" ... This is a first impression review. ... "
" ... The directions are very simple and I need to do some more research online on how to set up the monopod but I'm happy with my purchase, my camera fits and is secure. ... "
" ... This tripod is so easy to use, I found myself adjusting the legs and ready for the next setup, and did I mention, in the dark. ... "
" ... (The tripod was easy to configure for many different varieties of set up/uses. ... "
" ... Came fairly quick as well! ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and much better than the cheap one I had! ... "
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Size: 2 meters
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