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If you need a lightweight tripod which extends to a good height and can be stowed in a very small bag, this is definitely worth considering. Its light weight does mean that it is nowhere near as stable as an equivalent standard tripod (for instance the Velbon PH-157Q which I've used for years) - but if you are carrying something up a thousand metres or walking 10 miles to catch a photograph (or working out what you can fit in a carry-on bag) you'll appreciate the serious reduction in weight. I'm slightly surprised the photo on this eBay review seems to include a quick-release camera plate, as I don't think mine came with one.
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This is my first Travel Tripod. Previously I had been getting by on cheaper standard tripods. I use a Nikon D600 with the main lenses being a Nikkor 50mm F1.4, Nikkor 105 Macro and Zeiss Milvius 85mm. Firstly, for me, the UD-43 DII is the Velbon sweetspot between weight, max height level, max low level and the fold down height. The foot spread notches are a simple and solid solution for varying the footprint of the tripod (nothing to come undone). The "5-click" leg extension mechanism for height adjustments are similar to those seen in GoPro sticks. It is intuitive and so-far, very solid. Remember fewer moving parts means less wieght and thusfar, there seems to be little in penalty. There is a horizon checker in 2 planes and the proprietary quick release is solid with a "snap in" fit. With the heaviest lens on (the Milvius 85mm) the ball join holds well in a neutral position, but will fail if you are pointing the camera down. This could be solved to some degree with an ARCA Swiss conversion with a slider. Cons, there is no ballast hook but there are many work-arounds for this. Overall, small, sleek, packable, moderately light, well priced and solid. I love it. Let's see what my long term review says.Read full review
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Arrived earlier than estimated, well packaged. Tripod more stable than I expected, otherwise as good as reviews all over the web. Travelling? Buy it.
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