Pearstone VT2500B Video Tripod System

★★★☆☆
3.1

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★★★★☆
4.1

 

$149.95 at B&H Photo Video

 
 

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Pros

  • Easily adjusted (6)
  • Compact (5)
  • Good footing (5)
  • Lightweight (4)
  • Locks in tight (3)
  • Smooth movement (3)
  • Good scructure (1)
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Cons

  • Jerky movement (6)
  • Flimsy (3)
  • Difficult to adjust (2)
  • Slips out of position (2)
  • Unstable (2)
  • Noisy (1)
  • Plastic locks and parts (1)
  • Stiff drag (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (4)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Special events (4)
  • Fixed camera unmanned (1)
  • Stationary shoots (1)
 
 
 

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VT2500B Video Tripod System

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Last update: Sep 30, 2009

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
VT2500 Tripod

"I have not used it yet, but the setup was easy and the tripod seems to be of excellent quality. Fluid head is very smooth...." Read Full Review »

Nov 20, 2008 by Phil

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
What a big mistake!

"This tripod came along with the purchase of the Sony HDRFX7 Complete Production Kit. I purchased it on May 3rd 2009 and after using the tripod only two times (for church sermons) it broke in my hands on May 31, 2009. When I was setting up for the recording, I extended the legs. One of the legs flew right out of the supporting socket. What a big disaster and embarrassment. The same day I called BH and requested a..." Read Full Review »

May 31, 2009 by Button

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Pearstone VT2500B Video Tripod System Review

What a big mistake!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Difficult To Adjust
  • Flimsy
  • Jerky Movement
  • Slips Out Of Position
  • Unstable

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"This tripod came along with the purchase of the Sony HDRFX7 Complete Production Kit. I purchased it on May 3rd 2009 and after using the tripod only two times (for church sermons) it broke in my hands on May 31, 2009. When I was setting up for the recording, I extended the legs. One of the legs flew …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 31 2009
Button
Philadelphia, Pa
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
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Price: $149.95
 

Pearstone VT2500B Video Tripod System Review

Okie Dokie for your money...

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easily Adjusted
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Jerky Movement
  • Plastic locks and parts

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Outdoors
 

"You get what you pay for.... the tilt up and down is pretty good, but the pan left and right is very loose, there is no drag, you either have to have it loose all the way and manually get a smooth pan, or just leave it locked down....



The clips and adjustment pieces are plastic, so after normal/h …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 20 2009
Derek
Lancaster, PA
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  • Professional
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Price: $149.95
 

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Pearstone VT2500B Video Tripod System Review

Waste of Money

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Difficult To Adjust
  • Jerky Movement
  • Slips Out Of Position
  • Stiff Drag
  • Unstable

    Best Uses

  • Fixed Camera unmanned
 

"I bought this tripod to use with my Sony HVR-HD1000U and I have to say I was very dissappointed. The pan/tilt drag is not adjustable and the pan drag on my tripod is so stiff you literally have to hold the tripod down as you pan or you'll knock the tripod over. When you do pan, it is very jerky be …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Apr 26 2009
Big J
Washington, DC
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  • Professional
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Price: $149.95
 

Pearstone VT2500B Video Tripod System Review

top-heavy

★★☆☆☆
2.0

"I purchased 6 of these for student video kits, but when they arrived, I found that although the fluid head is very nice the stand itself is a little unstable, especially the cross-support. The legs just need a little more weight in them. I must say that the scale of the legs is deceptive, given tha …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Jan 17 2009
NMR
CA
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Price: $149.95
 

Pearstone VT2500B Video Tripod System Review

VT2500 Tripod

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Compact
  • Easily Adjusted
  • Good Footing
  • Locks In Tight
  • Smooth Movement

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Special Events
 

"I have not used it yet, but the setup was easy and the tripod seems to be of excellent quality. Fluid head is very smooth. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 20 2008
Phil
Grass Valley, CA
I am:
  • Casual user
Reviewed at:
Price: $149.95
 
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