Donica MT-750 tripod

[Amuse-WS]

Anyone have any experience with these tripods? I saw one being used on set of a "Sony PlayStation 3" commercial a few weeks ago. The exact tripod is a Donica MT-750, and I've never heard much about it. Amazon is selling it for about $300, and it's rated weight capacity is around 30lbs. I'm in need of a 3rd tripod for my 2nd camera, and am really considering this tripod. There's one review I've found online @ newegg, but I don't want to base a purchase off one review. Though, I may bite the bullet and just guinea pig it for everyone anyways.

Some specs:
[FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Maximum operating height: 66.5"[/FONT] [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Minimum operating height: 30.1"
[/FONT][FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Maximum operating load: 33lbs[/FONT] Angle: Standard, Semi, and Wide angle [FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Pan:ultra smooth pan rotation: 360 degrees
[/FONT][FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Head: Hydraulic Fluid Pan Head with Quick Release camera plate with 1/4" & 3/8" screws [/FONT][FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Net weight: 11.4 lbs
[/FONT][FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]PRODUCT FEATURES [/FONT][FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Titlt and Pan Lock [/FONT][FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Handle Length Control with Dual Adjustable Long Bubble Level and Camera mounting screw (1/4" and 3/8"/ knob[/FONT][FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif] [/FONT][FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Hydraulic Fluid Pan Head [/FONT][FONT=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Quick Release Leg Locks, catch, and spread with rubber feet [/FONT]

Price: $ 385.00


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[edbarton]

Looks a lot like the Weifeng EI-717 that they sell in the UK. Never used it personally, heard mixed reviews.

Another budget tripod I've heard good words about (although it's a little bit more expensive) is the Secced, think it's the Ares or Atlas 2 that'll suit DSLR work. Recommended to me by somebody who works on Top Gear over here.


Reviews on the Weifeng EI-717, make your mind up if it's the same. Looks it to me.