Sunpak 9002DX Tripod with 3-Way Quick-Release Pan Head

Item arrive broken. I never return as it came whiule on vacation and beyond merchants 10 return window. would not buy this item online ever again.

This tripod is sturdy, easy to use and has great height. The controls are large enough to be easy to use. I ordered this on the 18th and got it on the 19th. Don't know how they did that. The only complaint I have, I was a bit disappointed when I did not get a case in the box. Under "Technical Details" it clearly states that there is a carry case in the box.

excerpt: In the box: Tripod, 1/4 x 20 thread mount, two quick-release platforms, carry case.

Because it said it had a case I did not buy one.

Bought for my daughter as she is a photographer. She just loved it!! It fits all her needs......

I am a Attempting to get into photography as my creative outlet. As I have troubles with being able to steadily hold my camera while taking in depth photos I needed something to steady the camera after adjusting the lenses to where i want it. so i acuired this gem along with a remote control. I was sort of suprised at the modest quality of this item and that it was made of sturdy aluminum and fat plastic, not that cheap chincy plastic. the bubble levels are a nice touch and overall this product looks impressive. as i am a cheapo thrifty shopper it looks as if i payed a fortune for my photography hobby supplies, but in fact the prices of all of it was reasonable. I do read reviews and look for recommendations that are positive and encourage me to go ahead and purchase the item after i have already decided to fork out the moolah as long as the reviews are good. with this product i would say take a risk because you probably will not be disappointed. it has a hook on the center pole to add ballast weights, the tripod is not flimsy so a weight probably will not be necessary. it is a sturdy and professional looking tripod.

I am a photographer/graphic designer/ad designer. Having a need for a solid, feature-laden tripod like the Quantaray QSX-9500, I ordered this one by sheer mistake.

Upon its arrival, I realized my gaffe... but then realized, why haul one gigantic tripod all over the place when I can have the big fancy one for outdoor excursions; keep a smaller one indoors for product shots? It's only money...

For outdoor use, a whisper of a wind would topple this thing over. (Why else is that hook included? And do I even want to ask, what with all the meat packing plants and licensed proctologists working in this city?)

But for indoor use, there's not an angle it can't cover AND it's more compact in size. Especially for the compact size, it's a winner.