Falcon Eyes Cinema VT-1500 Tripod, black Review

The Falcon Eyes Cinema VT-1500 tripod is designed for image stabilization when shooting with compact camcorders or SLR cameras weighing up to 2.5 kg. The legs of the tripod and the central column are made of anodized aluminum profile, the head and clamps of the sections are made of durable plastic. The maximum height is 157 cm. When folded, its length is 55 cm. The tripod is suitable for most popular camcorders or cameras from Nikon, Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Olimpus and many other manufacturers. To do this, the camera body must have a 1/4" threaded hole. Head for shooting video Does the head turn 360? horizontally and tilts up and down at angles up to 90° and has independent position locks. In the intermediate (released) position, the latches allow, to a certain extent, to change the damping force both horizontally and vertically. At the beginning of the panning movement (both horizontally and vertically), there are no backlashes (jerks) at all. The panning itself is smooth, without scoring and slowdowns in the entire range of working angles. A scale with risks is installed at the base of the head. Despite the fact that the vast majority of parts of this head are made of plastic, it completely lacks the "wobbly" and "squeakiness" inherent in inexpensive products of this class. Quick-release platform (48×55 mm) - swivel, with screw fixation of position from 0 to 90°. The quick release plate contains a 1/4 screw, a spring-loaded pin and an anti-slip pad. Trigger mechanism for fixing the platform. Bubble LevelThe tripod is equipped with two bubble levels for leveling the camera. One level is located at the base of the tripod, the other under the quick release plate. Elevating Center ColumnThe center column is raised and lowered by turning the crank to quickly adjust the height of the camera without adjusting the length of the tripod legs. Lifting the center column is a very popular feature when choosing, frequently changing or alternating shooting angles. The handle folds after adjustment and does not interfere with shooting or transportation. The stroke of the central column is 26 cm. To completely eliminate the backlash of the column during horizontal panning, a locking screw is provided. Quick preparation for work and stability on any surfaces Thanks to the top extension, preparing the tripod for work and leveling it on the surface is quick and easy. Stretching is fixed in the selected position and provides stability while working with a tripod; in addition, by changing the position of the brace lock, you can adjust (and fix) the opening angle of the tripod legs. For added stability, a special hook is provided, to which you can hang a load for weighting. Three Leg Sections Diameter of leg sections: 14/17/20/23mm. Sections of legs are reliably fixed by clip locks. The ends of the legs are equipped with rubber tips with a ball base, which will allow you to achieve maximum stability on any surfaces. Bag included For transportation and storage, the tripod comes with a zippered bag with an adjustable strap.