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Vanguard VS-82 Table Top Digital Camera Tripod

Vanguard VS-82 Table Top Digital Camera Tripod
Brand: Vanguard
Category: Photography

List Price: $29.00
Buy New: $21.68
You Save: $7.32 (25%)



Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 3 reviews

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.1
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 3.8 x 3.5

MPN: VS-82
Model: VS-82
UPC: 026196301011
EAN: 0026196301011
ASIN: B0002J2TLC

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 3 days

Features:
  • Extended height: 9 7/8"; folded height: 9"
  • 2 way panhead
  • Max load: 5.5 lbs
  • Aluminum construction
  • Non-slip rubber feet

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
VANGUARD VS-82 10" TableTop Tripod 2-way panhead ; Folded height: 9" ; Maximum height: 9.875"; Weight: .85 lbs "10"" TableTop Tripod"


Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Stable but stinky   October 17, 2008
Malvivant (Los Angeles)
The VS-82 is stable and easy to adjust, but had a strong chemical odor that took about a month to dissipate.


5 out of 5 stars Amazing sturdiness for a table top tripod!   September 2, 2008
chickenbutt
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I just received this little gem a few days ago and I could not be more impressed. I have a couple of table tops and they are just fine IF you are not using a zoom lens, and just need something super compact to toss in the pocket of your camera bag. I needed something that I could use with a heavy, 72mm zoom, and feel comfortable that it would be supported.

After I did some online research, the Vanguard VS-82 was what I came up with, and I figured it was worth a try.

It is like a little tank! The legs are super sturdy and I love the way the large, ridged feet angle down from the legs to give ultimate support for the unit. In my opinion, this is very well made.

You can expand the legs for additional sturdiness and height. The 'neck' also gives additional height and can be adjusted to exactly the extent that is perfect for any given situation.

It does not have a quick-release shoe, but that didn't matter one whit to me. I am happy that my full-size tripod DOES have that feature but, for a table top, it is not necessary for my use although I feel it should be mentioned.

If you are looking for a table top tripod that will not only support your camera, but support a heavy lens (I believe it says it supports up to 5.5lbs), and be nearly impossible to knock over or slide...this might just be the one for you.



5 out of 5 stars Stabile, handy, and well built   September 2, 2008
PinetreeCC (MA, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I needed a small stabile platform to place my camera on to take photos of my daughter's wedding. I didn't want a large tripod because I didn't want the pictures that the hired photographer and others to include a tripod, which I think would really look bad. The location of the ceremony allowed the use of a nearby flat surface to put the tripod and camera on. I aimed the camera at where the bride and groom would say their vows. I used the remote control for my camera to take the photos. This was an outdoor wedding next to the ocean. There was a stiff breeze that day. After retrieving the camera and tripod I looked at the photos hoping the wind did not move the camera during the ceremony. All of the pictures were dead on. Looking closely at the edge of the photos at the background details I could tell the camera never moved. This tripod is handy. Its small size made it easy to grab with the camera attached. Things are rushed at times during a wedding. I had to grab the camera and tripod and still make it to the recieving line. I made it just in time. Had I used a larger tripod I would have spent more time collapsing the unit for travel. Well built? Yes. The joints are all well fitted. The leg extentions slide easily and when tightened they are rigid. The pan and tilt are smooth and lock down tight without cranking on the knobs. This is a great little tripod. The leg length adjustments allow for use on uneven surfaces. There is no bubble level on the unit to allow you to set the camera perfectly level. This didn't matter to me. I can look through the viewfinder and use something like a window sill (These are usually level) to level my camera shot. By making the ends of the horizontally level (window sill) item an equal distance from the bottom edge of the viewfinder image i can usually count on the photos to be level.

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