Targus Digital Panhead 50 Inch TG 5060TR Review

So I needed a tripod to carry in my backpack to shoot videos on the Note 5 from time to time for around $150 want to pay. -300 for a carbon fiber tripod. This tripod is very light and has a nice little carrying case. It also has a tilt head and spirit level. I bought a small adapter to hold my phone. I know I only paid $15 for it; but the plastic clips don't hold well and my phone almost fell over. Be careful when using this. I might even wear duct tape just to be on the safe side. I only gave…

All I can say is that if you are planning to buy this item, know that when you buy cheap you are buying cheap. I'd spend another $10 and get something better than "saving" money and getting something that looks like it will fall apart the next time I use it. The tripod is light and compact and has a good length, but the legs are too thin and you feel they are not that strong. I have a Sony Alpha A65 and was afraid this thing would fall apart with the camera on top. I bought this to use on my…

Ignored all the warnings and bought this horrible tripod anyway. Bad decision. The package arrived and I was very excited to start taking pictures. When I opened the package I noticed that one of the legs was broken. I tried setting up a tripod but one of the legs was too long (literally out of its socket) and the leg lock didn't work. First strike. Then I tried to mount the camera and the stand would not align. The supposedly "pivoting" tripod legs were stiff and unyielding. Second Strike. I…