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Review on πŸŽ₯ Ravelli AVTP Professional 55" 65mm Video Camera Tripod – Ideal for Smooth & Stable Video Shooting with Fluid Drag Head by Jose Strong

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Good except Tilt "Break " on the move. But maybe there is a solution. Company ROKS!

Overall a nice lightweight tripod. Smooth movement is good EXCEPT! If the head doesn't tilt for even a few minutes, it has an annoying pause that ruins the footage. pan does not exist. I just can't take it when I'm on the beat and have to lean forward and SLACK when there's a pause and such a sudden start. It's a shame, otherwise I probably would have given it 5 stars. ***UPDATE*** I don't know why but I set up a tripod in the hallway. A couple of times a day I walked by and just flipped it up and down for about 20 seconds. I'm not doing it scientifically, but it looks like Break is going away. I upgraded to 4 stars. I'll leave it for a few days and see. Just wanted to be fair. Really good tripod. ***UPDATE*** So far so good. I don't understand all the complaints about his weight. I have a bow (yes, from the 90's) with a separate fluid head and find it easier to carry around with today's newer lighter cameras. If you can close the gap, there's really nothing to complain about for the price. My 4 cents. ***UPDATE*** I just got back from a trip and there was a UPS box sitting on my back doorstep. It was strange since I hadn't ordered anything. You seem to have read my review and just sent me a new head! Customer service is now the priority. Still dazed. good company Great product for the price! I've found that a little pause in time pretty much leads to complete smoothness. I still have to try a new head in one of those boring lectures.

Pros
  • GOLS certified
Cons
  • Only available in black