I have been looking for a tripod for quite some time. I went to the store to see the real thing, but was disappointed at how small the cheap ones are (and of course, the bigger ones are very expensive). Then I found this one on Amazon, which I think might be a discontinued item because it's not on Sunpak web site. I'm very pleased with this product. It's well-made, very sturdy and more than enough for an average user like me. I use this when recording my baby's daily activity and it's definitely doing its... more info
Great value for light-medium duty use.:
I wasn't expecting much from a $30 tripod, but I'm happy with the 9002DX. I'm using it mostly for stargazing with my Celestron 15x70 binoculars, and it works well. I've also used it to take some nighttime pictures. The tripod is lightweight, and fairly sturdy. It seems pretty well built for the price. It is rated as 'medium duty', and I agree with that. If you need something for 'heavy-duty' work, then look at something better. For the price, it would be tough to find a better tripod. Just don't expect $100... more info
loose head:
The head became very loose on this tripod after only a few weeks. I lost it and will but a different one.
gets the job done.:
great tripod, easy to use and lightweight without feeling flimsy. I used my Nikon D200 and it more than handled the weight of the camera. I did find it a bit cumbersome carrying it through the airport as it didn't lock and would suddenly open if I grabbed it a certain way.
