What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
The apgl5 comes in two different types, the older one where legs are all attached and solid and new version where two of the legs can be removed to make a mono-pod. The mono pod legs work very well to remove the small anointing shake from hand held. T... Read More
Once set up, this tripod feels very steady. And omfg the whole tripod is metal and sturdy asf.
Ball head allows the tripod to get very small and you put it into a small, zippered bag that it easily fits into. I was impressed with how fluidly it allowed me to frame my shots. I have a bottom of the line dslr (nikon d3200) and my biggest lens is s... Read More
It takes a second to get it set up, especially if you want the center extended. I can forgive that shortcoming because i value compact size over the extra 15-20 seconds it takes to set up. It gets pretty tall and is still very sturdy at 65 inches. It ... Read More
As far as portability is concerned, this tripod is the bomb. Extremely versatile. The ball design just gives you a huge advantage and endless possibilities to align it right.
Cons
Just pull out center column. After retracting it, trying to extend it was just as bad. If you swivel the camera for any amount of rotations to reposition, it unscrews. There is no level and the connectors are weak and hard to adjust.
Overall just a frustrating. Everything about the tripod is poorly executed. Not practical to use.
Highlights
Quality
Shipped quickly and the quality of this product is unbelievable
Wonderful quality and you cant beat the cost
They stand behind their product and they want you to be happy with the purchase
I have to say after giving the product another try i found it to be very reliable and lived up to all expectations
Price
For the price you simply cant beat it
Competitiveness
A great tripod that works seems to be built from quality materials and comes in much cheaper than the competition
This works great with my 70d with a battery grip and an 18270 lens
I dont think this will affect typical shooting circumstances but if you want assurance or complete confidence in your product d... Read More
You get not one two but three monopods for the price of one
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- This product had a total of 1,027 reviews as of our last analysis date on May 9 2022.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Im very thankful too bad i cant give them more than 5 stars
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Turns out when i tried to extend one of the legs
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I just got it today and when i ordered it i thought j was taking a risk at a cheap plastic tripod
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Eventually i was able to get the leg to retract but it wasnt very smooth
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I extended the leg again to test it out and suddenly the leg came out along with 3 inner rings
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There was noputting it back together
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I contacted ravelli to see if i could send it in to get it fixed then sent back to me and they said they cant fix it and that its the older model anyways instead i was offered to be sent the newer model
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Manufacturing might have some qc problems
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