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TMY

TMY

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I just got the VariZoom VZ-TK75A tripod in the mail earlier today (4/14/08), and my first reaction was that it is much smaller than the pictures make it look. I didn't know they made "fluid" heads that small. The legs themselves could be an OK set of lightweight sticks. The only real downside to them is that they are a bit short with the max height coming in at about 4 1/2 feet and the spreaders are non-removable (make note of that because you wont see it mentioned anywhere else) They do set up quick enough and feel sturdy enough for their size.

Now onto the head.

On their site, VariZoom claims that the head is a "fluid" head with pan and tilt capabilities. I have serious doubts that this is a legitimate fluid head, because it is the most spring-tastic heads I have ever used. The only way to get a halfway decent tilt is to crank the drag as far as it will go and use the lock at about halfway and it still struggles to get a smooth tilt. Only pan with this head if you have some sort of fetish for whip-pans. There are no drag controls for the pan, there is only very loose or locked. I would only recommend static shots with this tripod.

Seeing that they are willing to sell a product this terrible really makes me question the rest of the VariZoom product line.
 
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Tmy

Tmy

TMY I;m sorry your disappointed. That is a tripod and head for $199. so lets keep things in context. The head is only $60.00 and the legs are 139.00

I have another 75mm set for $1,300. The legs alone are $849.00

I actually agree with your analysis of the head and legs. The legs are decent and sturdy but not alot of height and the head is not that great. But the head is only $60.00 and for $60.00 it is not a bad deal. If you are dissatisfied please return for a refund while it is available to you.

Please understand with VariZoom I try to cover the guys that have a budget and those that don't have much budget.

I appreciate your input and I am going to change the product page to make sure nobody believes they are going to get something awesome for $199.,

Thanks,

Tom


TMY said:
I just got the VariZoom VZ-TK75A tripod in the mail earlier today (4/14/08), and my first reaction was that it is much smaller than the pictures make it look. I didn't know they made "fluid" heads that small. The legs themselves could be an OK set of lightweight sticks. The only real downside to them is that they are a bit short with the max height coming in at about 4 1/2 feet and the spreaders are non-removable (make note of that because you wont see it mentioned anywhere else) They do set up quick enough and feel sturdy enough for their size.

Now onto the head.

On their site, VariZoom claims that the head is a "fluid" head with pan and tilt capabilities. I have serious doubts that this is a legitimate fluid head, because it is the most spring-tastic heads I have ever used. The only way to get a halfway decent tilt is to crank the drag as far as it will go and use the lock at about halfway and it still struggles to get a smooth tilt. Only pan with this head if you have some sort of fetish for whip-pans. There are no drag controls for the pan, there is only very loose or locked. I would only recommend static shots with this tripod.

Seeing that they are willing to sell a product this terrible really makes me question the rest of the VariZoom product line.
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Thanks for being understanding. Who should I go through for returns, you (Varizoom) or B&H?
 
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