Review on 📷 Dolica GX600B200 Proline GX Series 60-Inch Aluminum Tripod and Ball Head Combo for DSLR: Pro-Level Support for Superior Photography Experience by Michael Rosario

Please note: I am NOT a pro and have not had the opportunity to test high end tripods but I will give my honest opinion on them. Let's start with the small cons. . This tripod, while inexpensive, wobbles a little, but less than what it replaced: an old pan-tilt tripod. Working with it is a little less intuitive than pan and tilt, but that's to be expected. A small annoyance that I noticed when I first started using it is that the leg release levers are quite tight, but they become more manageable quickly. In addition, only one mounting plate is supplied. However, compared to my previous tripod, it has many positive aspects. First a few QOL things: The mounting plate is incredibly small. This is very good because I don't have to remove the plate from the camera even if I have to change the batteries. The Canon 80D still opens the battery compartment easily and fits in the back of my camera without taking up much space. Without a crossbar, this tripod can be extended very far and is therefore very low. There is no crank activated raise/lower for the center retractable stem, so you have to raise it manually. That is a good thing. Despite being quite large, it folds down into a decently small tote, maybe around two feet? I didn't measure in my pocket. Needless to say, he grows very large, but also very small. You won't pack it in your purse, but it's virtually unobtrusive on your shoulder. The mounting on a ball is a big advantage. This part is for people who have never tried them and have only used pan/tilt tripods. So if you are familiar with ball mounts, skip this part. Or not. I'll see if I complain. A ball mount tripod gives you much more freedom of movement, but requires a little less fine and tight adjustment. I'm going to include a cymbal holder here as I have no idea if it's common or not. Plate holder, the part where you attach the plate that attaches to the camera, don't know what the technical term is, very adjustable. You can move it backwards for a better panoramic image, or move it forwards/backwards to make it flush with the tripod's axis of rotation. There is a simple adjustment knob between you and the connection plate that slides along the tripod. I've never tried using sandbags with a tripod, but the sandbag hook seems to be really hard plastic. I have no idea what the max weight will be, but I am sure it will be more than enough for most of you. I have to say that this tripod is surprisingly good for the price. It's fairly stable for a cheap tripod and I'm sure sandbags will improve that stability if used properly, but it's definitely not a $500 work of art. If you need a new tripod or don't have one, this is a good choice. Decent price and tons of versatility. I say yes to that.