SLIK Camera Tripods

1 | Elkmeister

August 28th, 2009 at 12:50 am

I use this for my Celestron C90 spotting scope at the target range. It works well for that purpose. I use a 25mm eyepiece giving me 40X and it is fine. The C90 definately is a load for this tripod and there is some vibration. I don’t use it for my camera shots but it might be a bit light for a large lens on a SLR. Again I don’t use it for that purpose so I will leave it at that.

I picked this up for $22.00 with a special no shipping cost and for that price it is a screaming deal.
Rating: 5 / 5

2 | badgerW

August 28th, 2009 at 2:57 am

This little thing can handle a lot of weight for being so small. It will hold a Canon EOS 5D with 24-105 f/4L IS lens and 430EX flash steadily — in either vertical or horizontal orientation! (You have to mount the camera “sideways” on the base to do vertical shots.) This is a good 3 or 4 pounds of gear, and this much weight absolutely destroys my DSLR-sized Gorillapod. It is no problem for the little Slik, however. Due to weight distribution, this tripod probably will not work for much longer lenses, although if the lens is big enough to have a tripod mount, then it might work. I have been able to use it with my 70-200 f/4L IS both vertically and horizontally with a little care to set the legs at the right angles to provide support where it needs to be.

One other note: I have the “II” version of this tripod (the current version that Amazon sells is “V”), which I purchased used in 2002. It is still going strong! The “V” version looks just the same as mine, based on the Amazon photos.
Rating: 5 / 5

3 | Curtis

August 28th, 2009 at 5:44 am

Very nice and best mini tripod for the price. Telescoping legs and suction cup base are a plus. Solid built, takes a beating.Pan head control is very smooth.
Rating: 5 / 5

4 | Dave

August 28th, 2009 at 7:44 am

The Slik Mini Pro Table-Top Tripod is all I expected and more. I can put it anywhere on any surface and the camera remains stable. Excellent for using the movie option my Canon LS590. This is the third Slik product I own and would never think of buying any other brand of tripod.
Rating: 5 / 5