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3.0 Inches | Home » » » Sony VCT-R100 Lightweight Compact Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head | | | | | | | Description: | | The Sony VCT-R100 Lightweight Tripod with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Head is a compact, lightweight tripod small enough to fit into a back pack. The VCT-R100 folds up to a short and incredibly manageable 14 inches and reaches a maximum height of 39 inches to give you a comfortable using position without requiring you to break your back bending in half. The VCT-R100 has a 3-way pan/tilt head that makes it easy and convenient to point your camera where you need it without having to adjust the tripod itself, and ideal for steady shooting with a camcorder or digital still camera where you need to follow the action without moving yourself. This tripod is capable of supporting a little more than two pounds, and is constructed of durable black aluminum. The VCT-R100 weighs 1.8 pounds, has four leg stages, utilizes flip locks to lock its legs in place, and includes a center column and brace. This unit comes with a handy carrying case, a manufacturer's limited 1-year warranty on parts, and 90-day warranty on labor. | | | Features: | |
• Function: Elevator, 3way panhead function
• Material: Aluminium,ABS.POM
• Tilt Correction: 90 degrees,60 degrees,360 degrees.
• Lightweight design makes it perfect for travel
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 14.8 inches | | Product Width:
| 3.78 inches | | Product Height:
| 3.66 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.81 pounds | | Package Length:
| 14.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.9 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 61 reviews |
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67 of 67 found the following review helpful:
 Put this one in your back pack!Feb 06, 2007
By Tod Baseden
This is a well-made, sturdy tripod. It is easy to assemble and easy to fold away when you have finished. And its compact folded dimensions are very handy. I compared the claimed specs with what I found, as follows:
Claimed folded length 14 inches. I found 13 7/8 inches.
Claimed extended height 39 inches, I found 39 3/8 inches
Claimed weight 1.8 lb, I found 1.45 lb.
When fully extended it seems a bit short, but this is, no doubt, a result of designing it to fold up so compactly. I have had sturdier tripods, but this one is certainly sturdy enough for most photographic opportunities.
55 of 56 found the following review helpful:
 Among The Best Portable Consumer Grade Tripods!Apr 09, 2009
By Mike
As a former professional Videographer and avid amateur Photographer I've worked with (and owned) the best tripods money can buy. It's a given that such equipment is a joy to use, not only from a functional standpoint but from the superb results that can be obtained. That said, most hobbyist shooters wouldn't seriously consider spending a small fortune for this type of gear even if the weight and size were practical. That's where the VCT-R100 comes in. Though it lacks the bullet-proof construction of pro models, it is amazingly light, compact (only 14" fully retracted), and plenty sturdy for the average user. Furthermore, it's 3-Way pan head is surprisingly fluid and smooth versus other tripods in it's class.
As far as possible cons go, most would be related to the fact that the maximum extension of this model is about 40 inches. That said, video shooters have little to worry about. Most modern camcorders use a flip screen (rather than a viewfinder) so angling the screen upwards easily allows you to shoot in comfort without crouching. On the other hand, photographers using cameras with a fixed (back of camera) screen will have little choice but to either sit, crouch down, or use the tripod on an elevated surface (eg; a table). In such cases, a 52" or taller model with a sturdy elevator might be a better choice (though portability will suffer as such a unit will be undoubtedly collapse to no less than 2 feet). Lastly, keep in mind that this unit is designed primarily for consumer grade equipment weighing less than 2 or 3 pounds.
As most of my video/photo work is hobby related these days, I really do appreciate the quality, portability and overall value of the VCT-R100. All things considered, I don't think you can do a whole lot better for less than $80. At $27 it's a steal!
21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
Well made well designed, lightweight, specs on Amazon are wrongMar 24, 2010
By Mtn Hiker
Bought this after reviewing other tripods including the SLIK Compact-xl.
It is lightweight, but DOES NOT feel flimsy. Everything about this tripod has a solid firm feel to it.
The locking mechanism is cam-lock like heavier tripods (the reason I chose this over the SLIK Compact-XL which has a twist lock mechanism that I have found tends to fail over time).
The technical specs on Amazon ARE incorrect. This tripod DOES NOT HAVE a quick release as the specs say it does.
I was a bit put off by that fact because that was somewhat important to me. Given I am leaving in less than a week it doesn't give me enough time to find are replacement that does. However, I will say the large knurled knob for the locking screw mechanism is very smooth and easy to operate so it doesn't take too long to lock the camera/camcorder in place. Typically the screw mechanism requires you to have small fingers and be very dexterous, or use some kind of coin to lock the camera in place (hence the advantage of having a quick release/lock)
No sharp corners anywhere, which is great so you don't have to worry about tearing a hole in your rain jacket(or anything else for that matter) because it is packed in the backpack along with your tripod!
Does NOT have a crank handle to raise the platform, which I LOVE. Nobody I know adjusts the camera height so precisely as to require a crank handle ! A quick twist lock mechanism holds the platform in place, AND there is some kind internal limit pin to prevent you from pulling the platform shaft right out of the guide tube (nice touch when you are in a hurry)
Full extended the height with the platform raised is a complete 39.5" to the platform so even for a tall person it is not a lot of bending over.
Comes with a nylon carrying case which is convenient when just going for a short hike/walk.
Would have given it 5 stars but for the fact that it does not have the quick release.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Very nice compact tripod for the buck.Dec 17, 2009
By Hamster
Got this product based on reviews + price. Certainly not because one or the other alone. I'm an SLR newbie, so investing a fortune into a tripod is not on the top of my priority list.
It is definitely very light and compact. I bought it specifically because of that. The plan is to take it along on vacation to Europe and elsewhere where I might want to travel light, but get a lot of pictures. It will definitely fit into a small-medium size back pack or even a medium size women's purse. The tubes are metal and the joints are plastic (we'll see how they hold over time, I guess, but for thirty bucks, I won't cry much if it breaks in a year). Carrying case is a definite plus. It can be carried (the case that is) as a back pack or over the shoulder bag.
Regarding the height, as many here complain, I read the specs and was aware of how tall it is before I ordered it. So no complain there. Read the specs, people! I bought this one and another one that is of full height on the same order. The maximum height of this one will put the camera in front of your eyes if you are sitting in a chair.
One complain I do have is that it has no quick release. The description says it does, but unless I don't know what the quick release is, it doesn't. It has a classic bolt that needs to be unscrewed before the camera can detach from the tripod. I uploaded a picture to show that.
Overall value for the $ is 5 stars.
22 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 small, plastic, light -- do you really know how high 39 inches is?Jun 20, 2008
By Theonomo
"programmer/thinker/wanderer"
This is a good tripod. However, I didn't appreciate how small it really is. I cannot use it without kneeling down.
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