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

I'm using this with a Nikon D40 with the 70/300 m lens. The tripod is perfect. It's fast and easy to put up and break down. It's just the right height. It' sturdily built and the hook at the bottom allows you to add extra weight in really windy situations. I couldn't ask for more.

I opened the box and set up the tripod and the plastic handle broke off in my hand. I just sent it back. Sorry to have to write such a negative review, but it is what happened.

I use this tripod for still photography. This is the second Sunpak tripod I have owned. the first one was a "660D". This one was ok, but I droped it and broke tha pan head off; So I upgraded to the Sunpak 9002DK, which I like even more. It has has a much better working height (66.06 inch), which is a good selling point for me sence I am 6'-2" tall. The extra height extenson means that I Don't have to bend over to frame my subject in the view finder. This tripod also has retractable spiked feet for seting up on rough terrian,such as in the mountains. Sunpak also supplies a hook on this tripod for appling extra weight between the legs for more stability.The 900DX also has very good leg locks, two levels so you can avoid crooked pictures, and a handy carring handle. The paning action on the head seems smooth to me; However, I don't use the tripod for video...Stills only.

Sturdy and well made. for the price I like the product a lot. perfect for still cameras but probably doesn't have the smoothness needed for video work (panning, etc).

Even though my camera has optical image stabilizer, sometimes like when taking night pictures, I need a tripod for no-blur photos. This tripod does the trick. Great asset & big help in picture-taking!!