Adorama "King" 8-section Tripod with Geared Center Column and 3-Way Panhead

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Folds small (7)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Unfolds quickly (4)
  • Good stability (3)
  • Travel (1)
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Cons

  • Weak construction (3)
  • Didn't find a con (1)
  • Heavy for it's size (1)
  • Unstable (1)

Best Uses

  • Photography (5)
  • Stabilization (4)
  • Long exposures (3)
  • Portraits (2)
  • Reducing noise (iso reduction) (2)
  • Travel (2)
 
 
 

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Adorama "King" 8-section Tripod with Geared Center Column and 3-Way Panhead

Specification Description
Model KING8
Maximum Capacity Under 5 Lbs
Maximum Height 48" to 59.9"
Select Aluminum

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Last update: Nov 5, 2008

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Adorama "King" 8-section Tripod with Geared Center Column and 3-Way Panhead Review

A Great Travel Tripod

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Folds Small
  • Good Stability
  • Lightweight
  • Unfolds Quickly

    Cons

  • Didn't find a con

    Best Uses

  • Long Exposures
  • Photography
  • Portraits
  • Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
  • Stabilization
 

"I was able to take a perfect timer (to get me in the photo) Thanksgiving family group photo. "

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 7 2007
Photo Tourist
Phoenix, Az
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Price: $18.95
 
 

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Adorama "King" 8-section Tripod with Geared Center Column and 3-Way Panhead Review

Love it - wouldn't be without it.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Folds Small
  • Good Stability
  • Lightweight
  • Unfolds Quickly

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Long Exposures
  • Photography
  • Stabilization
 

"I've taken this tripod everywhere over the past 3 years, and I wouldn't be without it. On a recent trip to Iran it got a lot of use in low-light so I could use long exposures without resorting to flash. A lot of other people on the trip admired it. I like that that it sets up and takes down in secon …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 8 2008
Tony James
New York, NY
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $18.95
 
 

Adorama "King" 8-section Tripod with Geared Center Column and 3-Way Panhead Review

Great little tripod!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Folds Small
  • Good Stability
  • Lightweight
  • Unfolds Quickly

    Cons

  • Weak Construction

    Best Uses

  • Photography
  • Portraits
  • Travel
 

"Purchased in hopes of a reasonably-durable tripod I could take backpacking without weighing down my pack or punishing my wallet. For [$], I'm very pleased thus far. Unexpectedly, it fits perfectly on the back of my Lowepro Slingshot 100.I haven't tested it with anything beyond 135mm...so I can't b …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 14 2008
Matt the Californian Outdoorsman
Bay Area, CA
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  • Photo Enthusiast
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Price: $18.95
 
 

Adorama "King" 8-section Tripod with Geared Center Column and 3-Way Panhead Review

Good Piece

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Folds Small
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Weak Construction

    Best Uses

  • Photography
  • Reducing Noise (ISO Reduction)
  • Stabilization
 

"I bike a lot and wanted a tripod that was not a burden to carry around. This fitted my profile to the bill. I have a canon rebel xti. and this holds the rebel plus a 100-300mm lens with ease. have used it for a week now and am pleased with it.

Cons: the central ridge is made of plastic. It was my m …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 23 2008
krish
ann arbor,Mi
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  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $18.95
 
 

Adorama "King" 8-section Tripod with Geared Center Column and 3-Way Panhead Review

Shaky

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Folds Small
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Unstable
  • Weak Construction

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Don't even think about using this tripod without a release cord - it is very shaky. The head feels very weak, small and not inspiring for serious shots at all. Yes it very small and lightweightб but... "

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 5 2008
Esunik
Fresno, CA
I am:
  • Semi-pro Photographer
Reviewed at:
Price: $18.95
 
 
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