The SLIK 88 Tripod is a classic. The three things that a tripod needs to be. The box section legs are sturdy. The centre column can be raised and lowered with a crank and locked in place. Stays allow the legs to open equally, but the stays on any leg can be unlocked and relocked, allowing that leg to go horizontal if required (e.g. two legs on the ground and one resting horizontally on a table. ).
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