The media could not be loaded. Update March 11, 2019 - After some back and forth emails with a very unhelpful customer support person at Sabrent, I finally was escalated to another person. That person agreed to send a replacement tripod. I should not have had to go through all the drama but am thankful that they at least replaced the tripod.Update March 4, 2019 - I have not used this tripod all that much because one of the leg clamps is loose and keeps sliding off the leg it is clamped onto. I used a metric hex wrench to gently tighten the screw and I heard a "snap". Not a good sign. Upon close inspection, I see that the inside threaded sleeve inside the plastic clamp assembly broke the plastic and pulled out of the assembly. Cheaply made and this never should have happened. Photo attached. I have contacted Sabret Support and will report back on their response.This is a review of the Sabrent 62 Inch Carbon Fiber Tripod with 360 Degree Camera MountWow, with all these positive reviews I was expecting something spectacular. Upon receiving the Sabrent tripod, I quickly had a reality check.Opening the box I was greeted with an obnoxiously strong odor of mildew or something. This smell lingers and even after being left outside for several days to air out, it still retains a very strong odor. Yuck. I don't even want the thing in the house at this point it stinks so much.Just because this is Carbon Fiber does not necessarily mean much. My opinion of this tripod is that you'd be better off getting a higher quality aluminum tripod. This one is just awkward to use and doesn't even have a detachable monopod leg that it is claimed to have.There are two tension knobs for the ball head. Why? This just makes the tripod more cumbersome to use. If I quickly need to change the camera position, I don't want to be bothered by having to loosen and then retighten two knobs when only one is really necessary.The rubber tripod feet have a screw adjustment that reveals spikes. Spikes are good and necessary in some shooting locations but when using indoors, particularly on wood floors I never want an exposed spike which could scratch the floor. These are easily exposed spikes because there are not proper covers for the feet. Just a screw adjustment to raise the rubber pad to reveal the spike or to lower the rubber pad to hide the spike. The problem is that the feet loosen up and it's way too easy to have the tip of the spike protruding a bit which will scratch floors. Not good.The legs are spindly resulting in the tripod having very little stability, especially in windy conditions.You'd be way better off getting a higher quality aluminum tripod rather than this mediocre, carbon fiber tripod. As a starting point, look for something from Manfrotto, Slik or Benro.
This is a really nice camera tripod. According to the little bit of research I did, carbon fiber tripods are pricier, but a better tripod if you can pay a little (or a lot) more.I have never owned a tripod, so this is a new experience for me.This tripod comes with a nice carrying case. It’s not heavy, though there is some bulk to it of course so if you aren’t used to carrying around a tripod, you’ll have to allow for that. It would have been super awesome if my camera fit inside the bag too! But only the tripod fits.My tripod (the case I guess) came smelling like mildew, which wasn’t pleasant. I’m going to try to place it outside and see if that will air it out.As well, the instruction booklet—it’s inside the inside zippered pocket—is a joke. This isn’t an instruction booklet at all. If you, like me, have never used a tripod before, you may feel a little lost, as I do. I have been fumbling with this thing and can’t quite securely attach my camera on the tripod, so I’m doing something wrong. The camera, as you can see from one of my photos, is on the tripod, but it’s barely on. Some instructions on features and how to attach and all that would have been great—for those of us, or only me, who is feeling really dumb right now as I’m the only reviewer (so far) who is going ‘huh?’I know once I figure out the features, how to securely attach my camera so it’s actually on there correctly, and get the musty-mildew odor out of the bag, I will be, I hope, happy with the tripod, but those things are why I am not giving this tripod a higher star rating, at least at this point until I can figure out what is wrong.On the plus side, this comes with a piece in the middle that allows for the camera to hang lower for those closer shots. It’s built nice—seems quality. There’s that 360 turn. The legs extend. The carrying case is a plus.Sabrent: how about some REAL instructions? Instead of a tiny tiny pamphlet that tells me what’s inside and that is about it. For us newbies to tripods, this is frustrating!Once I figure it out, unless there’s something wrong with mine, and am able to use the Sabrent with all its features, then I will be back to update my review.
The words “carbon fiber” may lead you to believe that this is a super light tripod, but it’s actually only about 20% lighter than my similar-sized Vanguard. Unlike the large carbon fiber Manfrottos, which weigh as little as half as much as similar-sized aluminum tripods, smaller carbon fiber tripods don’t save as much weight. That’s because a lot of the weight is in steel and aluminum parts that can’t be duplicated in carbon. In the case of this tripod, almost a third of the weight of the combined package is in the tripod head.Questions of weight aside, this is a good mid-priced tripod, with all the features you expect- multi angle tilt legs, a hook under the centerpost to hang extra stabilizing weight, adjustable feet with rubber or spike bottoms and so forth. The head is a decent quality ball head that locks up tight. The carbon center column locks solidly, although I did notice that if the locking collar isn’t snugged down, the head can move a few degrees back and forth.All in all a good small tripod for the money, suitable for smaller DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. It’s not much more expensive than similar aluminum tripods, and the extra cost may be worth it you if weight is important.
I've really grown to love Sabrent tripods. They're really well made and durable. This one is very solid and the carbon fibre helps with the weight. Easy to recommend.
Over the years I have acquired several tripods and monopods ranging from inexpensive thin aluminum and plastic versions to high quality Manfrotto versions. This combines the light weight of the inexpensive tripods with the sturdiness of the Manfrotto tripods. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and adjustability. It provides a stable platform and the bubble levels are easy to read and use.The head is OK but not as good as Manfrotto, which can cost more by itself than this whole tripod and mount. The head has two locking knobs which seem redundant. I thought one would fix in one direction and the other in the other direction. The control knobs are good and have an almost fluid feel.The monopod is also OK and functional, but somewhat involved to separate and reinstall. This tripod does come with a set of hex keys that attach to the mount but expect to spend several minutes to change configurations.
This is a very good tripod, but heavier than anticipated. It is my third tripod. The first one was ancient, weighed a ton, and was built like a tank. In an effort to find something I was willing to carry around, I got a lightweight aluminum and plastic one. It is perfect for the amateur hobbyist I am. I saw this one, made of carbon fiber and thought it would be even more lightweight and portable. (The description used to say it included a detachable monopod, which also drew me in, but that is not the case and is not longer part of the description.) The tripod has carbon fiber legs but the upper portion with the ball joint, swivel neck and camera mount is all metal. Consequently the whole thing is a bit top heavy and it is overall heavier than my aluminum tripod. Don't get me wrong. It is a well built tripod, has built in levels, and lots of nice features, including rubber feet that can be screwed in to reveal spikes for outdoor shooting, or screwed out to hide the spikes for Indoor use. The legs retract or extend with the flip of two levers each and slide very easily, but lock tightly. The unit weighs 3lb 5oz, without the carry bag.Overall, it is a very well built tripod, has good features, but is not super lightweight.
We are a family of photographers with cameras ranging from pocket digitals to Hasselblads. Notwithstanding the wet film cameras, this tripod is a good all-around tripod with a standard 3/8" mount. It's good for beginners because it's easy to set up. Other mounts can be swapped out, including for a video camera, depending on your needs. It's lightweight enough that it can be carried easily and compactly in its own travel bag. Height ranges from just over 12" to about 54". It has the features that my family needs, particularly when we are traveling. Good for general photography and user friendly for beginners.
Es bastante estable, se puede usar como monopod y la bolsa de transporte es buena, se ve de muy buena calidad y sirve para tomar vistas panorámicas.
This tripod is very light and the clips make it pretty quick and easy to deploy. The one thing I dont like about it is how flexible the carbon fiber legs are when you pet some weight on the tripod. It's not too much of a problem but does make it easy to shake the camera if you bump it
I got two tripods so I could keep one in my wife's car and have on at home in case I wanted to take one in my car. We see good wildlife shots often here in Alaska and my wife does not have very stable hands. This has helped us get some great animal and aurora shots!These are heavier duty than we really need, but our last tripod fell apart quickly. They're study, have smooth movement, and they aren't to heavy for their larger size. They don't come with any kind of storage, but we've been using the box so far. (The box that stays in the car is getting beat up so we're going to have to find something to store that one in.) I also like that you can hang the camera upside down. We've only done that once, but we got a really pretty movie of a waterfall where the lower hang got the right angle. It's worked great with our Sony a6000. Oh, and we've gotten some great panoramas too!I wouldn't call myself a tripod expert, but being a computer tech I've owned a lot of Sabrent computer parts. Since I've not had any problems with their computer parts, I went for these tripods. The 62 and the 56 have both been good to us. I do suggest these if you're looking for a sturdy tripod.
I have been using this tripod for about a month now and I do like it although it took me a while to figure out how to achieve various adjustments (the vertical tilt was particularly challenging but it just works different from previous tripods I have used). The chief plus is that it is very lightweight (only weighing 4.75 lbs.). It does feel a bit spindly but so far, I haven't noticed any weakness but I have not used it outside in windy conditions. As with most tripods I have used, I have had problems with it supporting very heavy lenses. The leg locks are a bit stiff and I find that I have to really force them to close and open (some grease might help). The ball head works well and it is easy to adjust the camera. The ultimate height is 62" and I wish that it were a bit taller. It comes with a nice carrying case.
My teenage daughter has taken up photography, and obtaining good equipment is one of the biggest challenges. Photography is not a cheap hobby, although I'm certainly glad there is no longer the need to develop film!Given that, I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to review the Sabrent 62 Inch Carbon Fiber Tripod with 360 Degree Camera Mount. At the very least, I was hopeful for a serviceable tripod.The carbon fiber construction is a plus, as is the weight (just under 5lbs). The 360-Degree panning scale, quick release plate, and ball head joint all serve to make the tripod easy to use and adjust. The integrated bubble level also helps ensure your camera is properly leveled. We also really like that this tripod enables the ability to use it as a monopod with a quick release camera mount. That makes it great for hiking and bird-watching. As a bonus, this tripod comes with a very nice padded travel case. Some have noted that it smells mildewy, but it's more like plastic off-gassing that goes away in time.There are many other reviews already posted which break down the various features of this tripod, some by folks who are much more qualified than us to speak to the various features. However, for a beginning photographer, we found this tripod to be everything we wanted, and more, to get started in the hobby. We also feel the listed price is very reasonable for a tripod with these features. Yes, it could be more refined in some areas, but overall it's a great starting point!
I have both Sabrent's 69" tripod (weighing 4 lbs. 8.5 oz.) and this 62" tripod (weighing 3 lbs. 2.9 oz.), so this tripod is considerably lighter. The legs have two lever clamps making it very easy to extend the legs. The center column has a screw on cap on the bottom with a spring-loaded hook for adding weights for stability. Remove the cap and you can remove the center column and invert it to get your camera closer to the ground.The head has very smooth panning once you loosen the control knob. It has two more control knobs for the ball head. You can reposition the camera with some resistance by loosening the larger knob, and then for completely fluid motion loosen the smaller knob. One large screw knob controls the center column, and it holds it firmly when tightened.There is one leveling bubble on top of the foam-covered leg, a horizontal bubble on top of the piece that holds the release plate, and a vertical bubble on the end of the knob that controls the quick release plate. The quick release plate is released by turning the knob which opens a vise in which the plate sits. (I prefer a lever style plate, which is easier, but this is quick enough.)A new feature for me is the ability to extend the legs outward. You just pull a piece out at the top of the leg, and then there are two fixed steps that the piece juts up against. With the center column inverted, you can get your camera lens right down to the ground.The feet have rubber caps that screw in to reveal spikes and screw out to protect flooring. I don't think they're going to move around on you because you can tighten them on either end.This tripod does not have a foam grip monopod leg. One of the three main legs has a foam grip, but it is not removable. The length of the center column to the head is one foot, and from the bottom of the head to the top of the quick release plate is about 4-1/8".Overall, it is a stable tripod with a smooth ball head weighing just over 3 pounds (case not included) and with enough stability for outdoor work in light wind. Definitely a great tripod for indoor work. Comes with a nice case with center handles and a clip-on shoulder strap.
This is my first entry into the higher end tripod area. Previously I've used El Cheapo (tm) brand stands. The difference is night and day. The stand, at a shade under 5lbs is not particular light-- but I find I rarely want a light stand as they're more susceptible to movement. The joints are very stiff, the mounts are good. It's much easier to position than other tripods I've owned.
I really like this tripod - even though it is lightweight, it provides a stable mount for cameras. Almost every aspect of the camera mount can be adjusted for almost any angle. The various bubble levels are also helpful to make sure you've got your camera level. The legs are easily adjustable for whatever height you need. Overall, it feels very high quality and I expect it to last a long time.
Sigh…I had hoped to find a manual for this tripod so I could do a more in depth review. Unfortunately the tripod isn’t even listed in Sabrents website as a product, as far as I could find.So, from my observations: The tripod is light-weight with a carrying case which holds only the tripod. The locks are easy to operate. The center post can be removed and inverted for photographing things on the floor, like large paintings. The 360 degree camera mount is great for panoramic views. Spikes allow for usage on un-even terrain. All good here.
My folks planned a Family trip to Quebec City, Canada in 1968. It was among the more eventful family trips we ever too, and I was given an early birthday gift of a 35mm camera, and strobe light. I wondered about the threaded hole in the bottom of the camera, and read it was for a tripod stand. While I was never big into photography, for trips and such I used that camera over the years frequently. I would have loved to have a tripod like this back then. While the pictures I took in Canada would partially not need a tripod to frame, it would probably have given me some better shots for some.Expo 1967 was a World's Fair, and although it was officially over in the summer of 1968, much of the pavilions and rides were still intact when we traveled for a day to Montreal from Quebec City. I would have had to leave it in the car for most of the time, but there were some very special looking rides and sights at the fair that would have made the grade if I could have taken a good still picture. I went of a ride that on the outside was a pyramid with metal supports and a high track coming out the top and dropping into another structure. I have an old out of focus picture of the outside and some fair inside pictures. I would not have been able to use a tripod inside, but I wish today I'd have had one this light and functional outside to snap the structure. Considered the most expensive ride of it's time, the inside was a spiral track that as you got to each level things would appear. Space capsules and men in space suits walking etc. My camera had a strobe, so I was able to capture some of that. After you got out of the pyramid spiral you went outside over 100 feet high across to a structure which was to simulate a plunge into an active volcano. Inside some prehistoric creatures would jump out at you as you quickly descended. It was not the most fun ride, but it was interesting.Back in Quebec City, I remember feeling a little envious when we climbed the ramparts of the old fort to some photographers who had tripods set up to take pictures of the port to the North, and the city to the West. There is a hotel there that looked like a castle, that would have made a great subject for a good still shot. This was well before fuzzy logic or still cameras so my shot was shaky and out of focus. My memories are there because I always thought of that threaded hole in the bottom of my camera, strangely until now I've never gotten a tripod. I guess I don't photograph that much, but if I did this would be the tripod for me. Height adjustable, light, and with adjustments for tilts and angles, great for still photography indoors or out. I have a decent digital low light camera today, and at the end of this year, they will shoot off fireworks at a location nearby. I'm going to use the tripod to shoot, the fireworks and it will get the perfect angle as I can remote trigger the camera after signing in the frame. Recommended.
Lightweight and fluid compared to older tripods. Looks the same upon initial view but works so much better compared to past models. A lot more options than the previous one I had and works much better. I don't use tripods all that often but when I do, this is one is enjoyable to work with.
I produce content for an app, and we're creating a very small film setup with a few lights, camera, teleprompter, etc. It's not any major kind of setup, but we're always in need of tripods to mount things on. This has been an excellent addition to our setup. I'm not super well-versed, so I can't really differentiate it from the other tripod we have--it's pretty standard functionality: screw on a camera, extend the legs, etc. Happy to have it!!!