Amazon Basics 152-cm (60-Inch) Lightweight Camera, DSLR
Amazon Basics 152-cm (60-Inch) Lightweight Camera, DSLR and Binocular Tripod with Bag
| Weight: | 2.72 Pounds |
| Size: | 1.52 m |
| Dimensions: | 12.2 x 11 x 63.5 centimetres |
| Brand: | Amazon Basics |
| Model: | WT3540 |
| Part: | WT3540 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Dimensions: | 12.2 x 11 x 63.5 centimetres |
| Size: | 1.52 m |
For someone who takes photographs from time to time this is great value. I dare say a professional wold pick holes in it but I’m very happy. Packs down small for moving around.
absolutely fantastic for low price. loses a point because absolutely no instructions about each component part. that’s a big miss – basic shouldn’t mean lacking a few details. Documentation available as pdf on product page is not relevant to item
i’m a young content creator and i’ve tried a lot of tripods- ring lights, expensive tripods from companies but then I decided to try this simple one and it’s the best one i’ve ever had. so cheap for it’s worth too, it’s brilliant x
Arrived as scheduled, perfect condition. Light weight but sturdy enough for my purpose. Simple and easy to use. This does not come with an adaptor for Binoculars but after asking the question I knew that, so I purchased one at the same time, cheap enough. Overall very pleased with it.
The con I would say is that it didn’t come with instructions, it would be nice to know exactly what every knob and lever does as I still don’t think I’ve worked it out properly lol.
It holds up my heavy binoculars perfectly, they stay completely sturdy and the adapter was easy to fit. Just screwed it on!
The carry bag is a nice addition and it’s not the lightest tripod but definitely light enough to carry on your shoulder in the bag.
Easy to fold and the legs lock into place well.
The clips on the leg don’t feel very sturdy so I hope they last but the legs themselves are great and solid.
Overall 5* can’t really fault it! Bargain!
I’ve used it on and off for 18 months now, and from my collection of about half a dozen, its versatility has made it my go-to tripod. I know I can rely on it to remain stable and locked on shot, at any required height up to my own shoulders. Uneven ground is no issue as every leg junction has an independent control. Its lightweight nature means I’m less concerned about standing it on other things (e.g. a TV digibox) which a steel tripod would probably damage (as well as making it easily carried when out on location).
The downside of it having been used more than any of the others has been that it’s also the first to have broken, which is what triggered this review while I look for a spare part. The quick release plate is kept in place by a spring clip, and it is the plastic moulding into which the screw is driven to enable the clip to rotate that has snapped. I was lucky because it’s a very clean break and one large elastic band would be enough for an effective workaround. But superglue wasn’t suitable so I think the part must be replaced. It seems from what others have said that I’m unlikely to be successful here but I will try to remember to return with news of whatever solution I find.
Something else to note: unlike a couple of others I’ve bought, this tripod comes with its own bag for ease of transport. You might have thought this is so bog-standard as to be practically mandatory but apparently it isn’t, so if you’re trying to choose a tripod to buy, make sure that each comes with a bag – this one’s bag is perfect 🙂
The easel, as we know, is a quite indispensable accessory for anyone who wants to approach the world of photography, a world that is really full of accessories of all types and, above all, prices.
The most famous accessories are, of course, the most expensive and then those who do not know the saying “Who spends more, the less you spend”?
Fortunately, sometimes we can find some exceptions, and this is the case, thanks to the stand for photography of Amazon Basics.
A super-economical, lightweight, versatile tripod complete with an articulated head and carrying bag.
Of course, don’t expect the quality of professional tripods, we are still talking about joints, clips and plastic head, but it will do its job easily and you will be surprised.
I use it with several cameras, Sony a5100, Canon 1300D and 800D, also with the GoPro, alongside a second more professional tripod.
I have often carried it around with me because its transportable ‘is really one of its strong points, then the handle is something exceptional.
When closed, the footprint is minimal.
I was not happy with the panoramic films, the plastic head is a bit “jerky” for nothing fluid, forget the “micro adjustments” during filming.
It reaches a great height, like a monster in the video, thanks also to the central extension, adjustable through a crank, quite precise but if you are not careful to tighten it well, it will tend to go down in case of heavy camera.
Convenient the possibility of the slide to release in a super rapt and the possibility of being able to position the camera both horizontally and vertically.
There are also two levels, one for the tripod and one for the head, good Amazon.
For those who think it can break after a week I can say that, from my experience, I have been using this tripod for over six months, bought on Amazon UK and I have never had any problems and no structural failure.
Value for money, in my opinion, unbeatable.
I highly recommend it.
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I was in need of a tripod for my telescope as the one it came with was designed to be placed on an already raised platform which was okay for viewing in my apartment, but made viewing outdoors nigh impossible without bringing my own foldable stand etc, due to this, I have not used the tripod for taking any kind of pictures/videos and so I won’t comment on that.
I am an amateur astronomer and have used the tripod around 3 times a week for 2 months.
My first impressions of the item were that it was well packaged, as many AmazonBasics products are, and that it was a good weight; light enough to carry around in the provided zip-up bag, but weighty enough to be considered well built.
The mounting plate fits my telescope through the same means as it would a camera – a threaded screw into the base of the scope, so no change from the original tripod.
Upon gazing into the stars for the first time, I noticed that the “shake” after positioning the scope was reduced considerably compared to my previous tripod, after adding a weight to the hook at the base of the telescope the “shake” was almost non-existent, note that the effects of repositioning the scope are considerably more noticeable when looking through a high powered scope and so I imagine you wouldn’t have any problems when using a camera unless you zoom in a fair amount.
The tripod allows for a wide range of motion thanks to its many handles and levers, the names of which I am unaware, they are very handy though and after messing with it for 10 minutes I was reasonably comfortable navigating the stars.
What most impressed me about the tripod is the height you can achieve when winding the “neck” all the way up, I am 5’11 and it would probably be comfortable for people up to 6’4.
The mechanism for locking the different moveable axis in place made stargazing much easier for me as I could use a wider lens to locate the object, then lock each axis as I centred on it with a smaller sized lens ultimately allowing me to hone in with greater precision.
To conclude, this tripod has served me well throughout the winter months as a base for my telescope and I would recommend it to anyone looking to upgrade their current tripod without spending a fortune.
PROS
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– Lightweight, yet constructed to a high standard.
– Very stable and the counter-weight hook allows for added stability.
– Excellent range of motion.
CONS
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– The legs, at full extensions, are a tad flimsy.
– The extendable “neck” portion of the tripod does not have a way to secure it, that I have found.
I ordered this when it was on offer and am very happy I did. The tripod comes well packaged in a plain box which literally contains the Tripod and carrying case and nothing else. No superfluous packaging or materials. It is lightweight, and the carry bag has an adjustable strap so you can sling it over your shoulder when on the move. It is made of a fairly cheap feeling material and I’m not sure of it’s longevity, but perfectly useable.
On to the tripod itself. This feels very sturdy for such a cheap model. The three legs are fully adjustable and there are two spirit bubbles to assist with levelling the platform. It uses a latch system on the extending legs which again feels quite sturdy, although I have only used it a few times so again I’m not certain of longevity. The mount uses a quick release system very similar to a couple of others I have useful if moving about and for quick setup and teardown if you leave it on your equipment.
I’ve stated the tripod is lightweight and my only gripe if I had to have one is it can feel a little top heavy if using with heavy equipment. Obviously for most tripod photography this isn’t a problem but even though it is solid the top heavy feeling can reduce confidence when in use. It doesn’t inspire the same confidence that I have in my main tripod, but as this cost less than 20 when I bought it and my original cost roughly that over 20 years ago I wouldn’t expect it to.
I would happily recommend this product and indeed already have to a couple of friends.
This is my honest an unbiased review, although it was on offer it was a general offer and I was not given a discount in return for a favourable review.
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This one had mixed reviews, but I decided to go for it anyway telling myself I would return the item if it was not up to scratch.
Upon arrival I immediately set about setting up the tripod, first impressions are good, seems pretty solid!
The tripod legs extend twice, using quick release clips. Easy up, Easy down!
& If the legs being extended still aren’t enough, then the head extends further with a few turns of a handle and a collar that, when twisted slightly, locks it in to place.
The head of the tripod isn’t as smooth moving as I would have liked for stargazing, but for this price I am NOT complaining and I can cope with that!
There is also a small hook on the bottom of the tripod, which allows the user to add weights if they feel the tripod is not sturdy enough in their situation.
As I previously said, my bins are pretty top heavy being 70mm. However, the tripod tilt head locks into place and they don’t move unless I unscrew the tilt handle enough to free the tilt off.
I had this outside under the stars gazing at the moon (until I got pretty damn cold) and it did not move once. Granted there is a bit of shake on the bins to start with, but after a minute or so that soon settles down (which I think is largely down to the rubbish plastic tripod mount I got with the bins)
Once finished, the small twist lock just above the hook, twists slightly allowing the legs to fold in on themselves for quick and easy storage.
All in all a brilliant Amazon basics product and I would not hesitate to buy another!
Edit: Forgot to add you get a neat little carry case too that’s pretty substantial!
When I was kitting myself out I thought I would have to purchase something much more substantial (and expensive) but the tripod came with the camera anyway so I didn’t have anything to loose. After I had tried it however I was so impressed that I decided to prioritise my spend on a good wide angle lens and leave the tripod until I could afford it. Two and a half years (and several other lenses) later I’m still using this tripod and it still gives me everything I need.
So, what makes this tripod good?
1. Provides a rock steady platform for my DSLR fitted with a hefty wide angle lens.
2. Locking mechanisms on the leg extensions are robust and easy to adjust
3. Camera mounting plate mechanism is easy to operate and locks securely (I leave the plate permanently fastened to my camera)
4. Rubber feet are on self adjusting ball type joints and take up the angle of the ground.
5. The struts between the legs and the centre column add stiffness to the structure and can even be locked in position if conditions are really rough.
6. The hook on the bottom of the centre column can be used to hang a plastic bag with a couple of weighty stones in to provide even more stability if the wind is too strong.
7. There is a bubble/ circle level positioned in the top moulding of the tripod which can be used to accurately set the tripod level.
8. The Camera mounting plate assembly can be swung vertical to enable a switch from landscape compositions to portrait to be made quickly and easily.
9. The tripod comes with a simple zip up carry case which makes packing it in a rucksack easy as all the protruding parts which would snag are kept inside the case.
10. The tripod is light and I have used it quite happily on multi day wild camping trips up in the mountains of the Lake District & Scotland.
One tip I would give to those wishing to set the tripod up on thick springy grass (which I do frequently) is to use your boot to kick away the grass where the legs meet the ground so that each foot is sat on a solid base. This helps really helps with the stability of this (or any other tripod) for that matter.
Summing up, for the money this is a fantastic buy. I have given mine some real stick over a period of over two years and I would recommend it to anybody. Give it a try before spending a large wedge of cash on a more expensive model.