Lightweight 57-inch Camera and Camcorder Tripod for Sony HDR-AS100V AS100VR CX220 CX230 CX240 HDR-CX290 CX330 CX380 CX430V CX900 PJ230 PJ275 PJ340 PJ430V PJ380 PJ540 PJ650V PV790V PJ810 Handycam

This tripod is compact and light, Ideal for my Sony HDR CX-240 Handycam or a GoPro, The hook attached to the bottom of the center pole is probably needed for hanging extra weights or anchoring the tripod down on especially windy days. That's how light it is. If you have a larger, heavier SLR camera with a long lens, you will need a more durable tripod.

Very easy to use and love the carrying case it comes with.

Fit perfectly where my don needed it

Just as advertised

My oldest son has taken up photography for the high school year book and also spends a great deal of his time capturing videos of all manner of trains. This tripod does a great job for both his camera and video recorder - light, easy to setup and move - perfect piece of equipment for his use.

I purchased this for a work project. It functioned, but a few pieces fell off when I was in the field. The broken bits didn't seem to damage anything very essential, but I haven't used it too often. It did fit in my backpack, so it was easy to take on the plane (normal backpack - not backpackers).

This tripod is EXTREMELY flimsy. There were no directions in the box to instruct you on how to use the different adjustment knobs. Right off the bat, when I was trying to attach the camera to the base of swivel (or whatever it's called) a tiny plastic piece and spring popped off. It's also hard to get fluid video because it doesn't easily move/swivel even with loosening the knobs all the way. I haven't tried WD40 but maybe this will help. I recommend not wasting $20 and buying something a little more expensive and a little more stout.

A little bit on the cheap side. Gets the job done and priced right. No regrets here it is was I expected.