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| Sunpak 8001UT Tripod with Extra Quick-Release Mounting Plate | 
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| Brand: SunPak
Category: Photography
List Price: $44.95
Buy New: $22.88
You Save: $22.07 (49%)
New (4) from $22.88
Avg. Customer Rating:  53 reviews
Media: Electronics
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 6.6
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.9
Dimensions (in): 10 x 10 x 5
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
MPN: 620-080
Model: 620-080
UPC: 000000000000
EAN: 0090729600803
ASIN: B00009UT3F
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Adequate, not great even for a cheap tripod July 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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. March 29, 2008
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 January 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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. December 14, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
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!
Re: Sunpak 8001 tripod September 5, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I found this tripod to be just what I needed. Lightweight, but strong. The extra mounting plate allowed me to ready my dvd camcorder and switch as needed. Very much worth the money.
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