» Targus TG-6660TR 66-Inch Tripod with Double Bubble Level

Targus TG-6660TR 66-Inch Tripod with Double Bubble Level Reviews

Customer Rating:
Summary: its value for money
Comment: I am quite happy with this one, its definite value for money. Have to be careful with the flimsy knobs. (Even product label also has the same warning)

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Customer Rating:
Summary: OK For Occasional Home Use
Comment: This tripod is composed of some relatively well manufactured aluminum (though it's questionably thin), mated to objectionably poor plastic components. Upon first use it is wise to slowly and methodically move the tripod throughout its range of motion in order to gently grind the mis-aligned plastic pieces down (especially true for raising/lowering the center mast as the mast teeth tend to catch). If you are not exceptionally careful upon first use, the aluminum pieces are likely to break the plastic components they rub against. After a few gentle uses the aluminum wears down the plastic enough to allow rougher handling without such great fear of breakage. However, it must be stated that the fear of breakage never quite leaves the user entirely. The bag that comes with the tripod is an extremely tight fit. It is tight enough that the user must be careful not to break the tripod when placing it into the bag. I can only suggest this tripod for occasional home video use. (i.e. it's okay if you just want to set up a camera in the corner and then never/rarely touch the tripod during filming.)

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Customer Rating:
Summary: 66" Model Much Sturdier
Comment: This model is actually tons sturdier than the smaller model the other reviewer mentioned. The 55" is very small, thin, and flimsy while the 66" model has thick legs, an oversized head, oversized knobs, swivel feet. Great item for the price (i paid $40) i think...

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Customer Rating:
Summary: No need for more
Comment: Targus makes a series of at least five models that vary solely in height. I went with the 54" model, and you'll pay more for extra inches.

But they all have the same features, including a three-way panhead (pan left-right; tilt up/down; roll right), a bubble level (especially useful if you're on uneven ground and the 3 legs aren't extended uniformly), a quick-release locking mechanism that keeps the camera (still or video) secure but allows easy removal, easily manageable leg extensions, and a simple but functional carrying case.

The construction is a bit shoddy - don't overturn the screws, or you'll strip some plastic. But it's more than sufficient for our needs, and I generally keep it out of the bag, with the locking base attached to a camera, so that we're always on the ready to take pictures of our kids.

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