Velbon CX-570 Deluxe Photographic/Video Tripod
by Hakuba USA, Inc.
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: Hakuba USA, Inc.Model: CX-570
Product features:
- Leveling bubble is mounted on the tripod body for more precise tripod leveling
- 3-way pan head with a left-positioned sure-grip pan/tilt control handle allows easy access to control camera functions
- Right-tilting camera platform allows 35mm cameras vertical as well as horizontal composition with more secure seating for heavier cameras
- Pan head incorporates a large bidirectional quick-release camera platform with retractable camcorder alignment pin
- Radial leg braces for maximum stability and convenient tripod setup
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Velbon CX-570 Deluxe Photographic/Video Tripod
Customer Review: OK, but caveats
Summary: 3 Stars
This tripod is what it is - a $40 tripod. I bought it as my first tripod because I didn't want to drop $100 on something I might not end up using in the long run. Overall, I'm satisfied - because I paid $40, not because it's a particularly good piece of equipment.
This is mostly an all-plastic deal, which while not necessarily bad, I believe is the undoing of the thing. Panning is fluid, yes, but tilting is not. This is the biggest problem. The tilt control is rough so it's not really useful for motion shots. Further, one needs to be careful to *always* pin it down when leaving a camera on top, especially when using a larger/longer lens. I was unfortunately surprised when I thought I had tightened the tilt and suddenly a borrowed $1,400 500mm telephoto had a rather rough encounter with one of the aluminum legs as the head tilted down. Be careful.
My other gripe is the plate. It uses the same mechanism as other tripods, a sort of thumbscrew at the bottom, to attach the bolt to the camera. The problem is that the screw head is made out of what looks like el-cheapo plastic and is hard to get really tight. I find myself being very careful when fastening it to avoid damaging the screw mount somehow. But if you don't tighten it well, you'll find yourself panning with it.
Other than that though, everything else is OK. The fasteners on the telescoping legs are well finished and can be fixed mid-way easily. The column elevator is also plastic, but it works OK.
All in all, it's a good piece of equipment - for $40. It's a good starter tripod, no doubt, as long as you know the shortcomings. I'll probably replace it with something more solid in the $80-100 range in a while, but for the time being it gets the job done.
Description of Velbon CX-570 Deluxe Photographic/Video Tripod
Dual function tripod features unique 3-way panheads ideally suited for use with all compact camcorders, 35mm SLRs, compact point and shoot and digital cameras.The sturdy Velbon CX-570 Deluxe is a full-featured standard-weight tripod. Impressive features include a three-way fluid pan head, a leveling bubble mounted on the body, a maximum extension height of nearly 60 inches, and a geared center column with preset friction control. It is designed for use with all 35mm cameras (including heavy SLRs), digital cameras, and video camcorders.
The CX-570 Deluxe has a large, right-tilting, quick-release camera platform with a retractable camcorder alignment pin. The pan/tilt control handle is located on the left side to allow free access to the camera's controls from the right. The 3-section tubular aluminum legs are equipped with braces, rubber-tipped feet, and side-lever locks for quick adjustments.
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