Davis & Sanford Davis & Sanford ProVista Air 18 Tripod with FM-18 Fluid Head. (Head Supports up to 18 lbs., Tripods 12 lbs., extends 31" - 68")

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Good stability (2)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Unfolds quickly (1)
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Cons

  • Cheap locking nuts (1)
  • Cumbersome (1)
  • Hard to unfold (1)
  • Weak construction (1)

Best Uses

  • Stabilization (2)
  • Photography (1)
  • Video (1)
 
 
 

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Davis & Sanford ProVista Air 18 Tripod with FM-18 Fluid Head. (Head Supports up to 18 lbs., Tripods 12 lbs., extends 31" - 68")

Specification Description
Model PROVISTAAIR18
Maximum Capacity 10 To 19.9 Lbs
Maximum Height 60" to 72"
Select Aluminum

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Last update: Sep 16, 2009

Davis & Sanford Davis & Sanford ProVista Air 18 Tripod with FM-18 Fluid Head. (Head Supports up to 18 lbs., Tripods 12 lbs., extends 31" - 68") Reviews

 

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Davis & Sanford Davis & Sanford ProVista Air 18 Tripod with FM-18 Fluid Head. (Head Supports up to 18 lbs., Tripods 12 lbs., extends 31" - 68") Review

Great value for the money

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Good Stability
  • Unfolds Quickly

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Stabilization
  • Video
 

"I've used lots of less expensive tripods over 30 years of shooting stills and videos. When I was ready to upgrade to a truly smooth video tripod, I wanted something that would give pro results without spending a fortune. This tripod is perfect for that. The construction is solid, but light enough to …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 16 2009
Ed
Colorado
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
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Davis & Sanford Davis & Sanford ProVista Air 18 Tripod with FM-18 Fluid Head. (Head Supports up to 18 lbs., Tripods 12 lbs., extends 31" - 68") Review

A good start built with cumby parts

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Good Stability

    Cons

  • Cheap locking nuts
  • Cumbersome
  • Hard to Unfold
  • Weak Construction

    Best Uses

  • Photography
  • Stabilization
 

"The PROVista 7518B tripod is of heavy construction. It is fairly stable without added weight. Panning is smooth. However, Tiffen decided to use the absolute cheapest cast aluminum locks that the company could find. And the result was a product with brittle locks that could easily shatter. Further …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 24 2009
SanPasqual
San Diego, CA
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  • Photo Enthusiast
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Price: $209.95
 
 

Davis & Sanford Davis & Sanford ProVista Air 18 Tripod with FM-18 Fluid Head. (Head Supports up to 18 lbs., Tripods 12 lbs., extends 31" - 68") Review

Davis & Sanford ProVista Air 18 Tripod

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"Tripod flaws in head balance: not independent of tripod itself. Poor quality security screws and their position to the head/camera plate, and in arms to tripod. "

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Jun 29 2009
Alfred
Washington, DC
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  • Semi-pro Photographer
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