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A very nice tripod for the price!
This is a well-built tripod with nice accessories and even a spirit level for much less than I bought a similar quality tripod for years ago. It even comes with a carrying case. Highly recommended.

Great for Phones with Fun Color Options and a Fantastic Price!
I purchased this tripod in the vibrant blue color, and I love it! The variety of color options is such a fun feature—I value having individuality and flare in my gear. The title clarifies that this tripod is primarily for cell phones, and it excels in that area. The included phone holder was an unexpected but happy surprise, and it worked perfectly for my son’s YouTube channel.Highlights:Great Price: The price is fantastic for the quality and features—definitely budget-friendly!Portability: It’s lightweight and easy to carry, especially with the included travel bag.Adjustable Height: The tripod extends from 19.5″ to 74″, making it versatile for different setups.Color Options: I chose the blue, and it adds a unique, personal touch to my equipment.Why 4 Stars:While it’s lightweight and portable (a pro), it can feel a bit less stable than I’d like. The legs open too wide for my preference, and I’d love more anchors at the feet for added stability.Overall, this tripod is perfect for cell phones and lightweight devices as the title indicates. If you’re looking for a colorful, affordable option, it’s a great choice!

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I’ve never had a tripod before, and I’m an amateur photographer who mainly takes pictures of wildlife for personal use. I can’t speak to whether this tripod is “professional” or “heavy duty” except to say that it is much more of both those things when compared to my mini-tripod (which holds my camera a few inches off the table but has no rotation). I bought this tripod so I could take pictures on my trip to the CO national parks, where I will be doing only frontcountry hiking. The tripod in its case is taller than my 22L daypack, which means I’ll probably carry it separately. The tripod seems lightweight for what it is; it is heavier than ultralight backpacking gear, but I wouldn’t take it into the backcountry.Some assembly required: screw the three feet onto the bottom of the tripod; screw the detachable head (with the plate already attached) onto the top of the tripod; screw the handle into the head. The rubber feet have ball-and-socket joints, and if they start rotating, use the gear shaped part above the feet to provide torque. The tripod fits into its bag with the feet and head attached, but the handle has to be removed because it is not parallel to the rest of the tripod. There is a small washer on the end of the handle, so I plan to store the handle in a sealed bag inside the tripod bag. The tripod also comes with an extra plate and a phone mount. It might be nice for the tripod bag to have separate, zippered pockets for these components, to keep them from falling out, but I can make those additions myself.The tripod has many parts, so I recommend reading the user’s manual if something doesn’t seem to be working. The tripod itself has two rotational axes: lock/unlock horizontal rotation using the large, circular knob on the side of the head; lock/unlock vertical rotation using the handle. If you don’t have the handle screwed all the way in, vertical rotation is not locked, so a heavy telephoto lens might tip the camera to point at the ground. The platform plate can also be locked/unlocked using the key-shaped knob near the top of the head; this appears to let you change your camera from landscape to portrait mode. The tripod head can be extended by turning the circular knob on the tripod body, and then rotating the crank handle on the tripod body. The legs also extend, but I’ve read that extending the bottom section of the legs compromises stability.

A good basic tripod that is marred by primary plastic components.
This is a good basic tripod, but after a few months of use some issues do stand out.The good: the legs and feet are heavy enough and grippy enough that you can utilize the tripod in a myriad of environments without much concern. The hook on the bottom of the center shaft allows you to utilize weights, or small sand bags for extra stabilization and stability. Not terribly heavy for lugging around sports arenas or photo shoots near trailheads. I wouldn’t carry this into the great outdoors for a long period though.The bad: Using for videography is almost out of the question. The center shaft is plastic, with plastic gears, notches, and handles and they are unlikely to last much longer. My primary use is videography in rinks and arenas for kids sports. Utilizing the crank shaft for vertical shots has almost completely worn out after 4 or so months of use. The tilt aspect of the mount is loose and makes for shaky tracking. I bought a gimble to eliminate these issues, but still worth mentioning.Overall I feel like I got my money’s worth out of it, but for anything more than just basic photography or videoing I would look at spending more for a higher quality tripod.

Works great for the price. Light weight. Easy to carry.

Not the sturdiest, but it’s stable. A lot of extension locks compared to other models but not sure if that’s a good thing yet. A few things pieces need to be attached once it arrives, but that’s easy and it still all fits in the bag is comes with.