Velbon MAXI-343E Tripod

Pros: Lightweight, low profile, easy-to-use ball head, and excellent mix of features.

Cons: At this price point, none to speak of.

The Bottom Line: The Velbon MAXi343E is a smartly designed tripod that delivers great value for the travel and outdoor photographer on the go.

Review: For image-makers from point-and-shoot snap shooters to professionals who depend on their photo gear, a tripod has always been regarded, at best, as a necessary evil. For some, the bulk, weight and inconvenience have made tripod use out of the question....

Pros: Great compact design, ball head, light weight, useable extended height

Cons: Color choice ;P

The Bottom Line: A great tripod at a great price. Features, size, stability, and price all in one package!

Review: After purchasing my new Minolta F100 digital camera, I set out researching for the perfect tripod for those long shutter speed shots and for moments when I need the utmost of accuracy. My initial search specifications for a tripod consisted of just two...

Pros: Light, small, stable, inexpensive

Cons: Not as durable as a heavy duty tripod. Silly marking "for digital cameras" on unit.

The Bottom Line: Great lightweight tripod for travel and hiking/backpacking/XC-Skiing.

Review: I wanted a lightweight tripod to bring on a trip to Alaska.
I already had a heavy-duty Bogen-Manfrotto tripod, but it
was too big and heavy to consider taking along.

The Velbon can support my Canon EOS5 SLR, even with
my...