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 Time Marches On October 27, 2007
Geoffrey F. Beneze (Tempe, AZ USA)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
The DF 40 stands next to my 35 year old, well beaten, much traveled VGB-3. The designs are very very similar. The methods are the same. The materials are largely the same, minor differences in some places due to weight, others due to improved materials (today), so (albeit few, IMO) for cost savings.
I've loaded the DF with the same "standard load" of camera, lens and other such that I used with the VGB. Then I added four pounds in lead bars.
Everything is stable, no wobble, no creaking or groaning.
I paid for quality in Velbon over three decades ago, and now have gotten quality AGAIN by purchasing Velbon.
That seems a pretty simple concept to me (G)
geoff beneze
Great tripod at any price--But the deal is what hooked me!! May 28, 2007
Willyd (Northeast Pennsylvania)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I've been researching and pricing tripods for about a month now, but when this deal came along with free shipping, I couldn't resist. I have looked at the Velbon DF-40 in photo departments of stores and really like the versatility and quality of this model, and when I received my order from Amazon, several days early and in excellent condition, I was NOT disappointed. It does everything I need a tripod to do, and it's very easy to transport just about anywhere because of it's compact size. Super product form Velbon and super service from Amazon--Who could ask for more??
 Good for the price! December 14, 2007
Tony C. Ho (New York City)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Paying $25 for this tripod is worth it. It held my Nikon D200 quite well with a 18-200mm VR lens on it. Some moving parts are made of plastic and you probably cant abuse it like some other expensive ones out there...You should buy this tripod and determine how much usage you have before buying the more expensive one.
 Cheap and extremely flimsy September 27, 2007
S. Rieker (Cheyenne, WY)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I was so disappointed with this tripod, I guess you really do get what you pay for! However, that being said, the information for this listing suggested that this tripod was capable of holding up to 10 pounds, which would easily hold most DSLR's, but it is definitly too flimsy. This tripod is made for small point and shoot type cameras and small video camera's only. If you're looking for something to hold up your precious and very expensive DSLR, DO NOT buy this tripod, you will be disappointed! However, Amazon is awesome and this tripod arrived in record time and so far the return process seems absolutely simple!
A good entry level tripod March 25, 2008
O. Ilori (Manchester, UK)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I got this tripod a few weeks ago and must say I am quite pleased with it. For one, it collapses quite well and can stand at least 4ft tall (Haven't extended it to full length yet.)
While it does feel a bit fragile it does hold up well with my canon slr very well, even with my heavy 75-300 Tamron lens. You can set the camera on the tripod laterally, or turn the plate sideways to take a shot on the camera side.
The set up is pretty easy to use and didn't really have to consult the instructions to know how to use the device. It's also quite light too so should not pose a problem carrying around.
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