#Slik u212 universal tripod full
#Slik u212 universal tripod free

The metal post includes the industry standard 1/4 20 thread for mounting to film and digital cameras.

#Slik u212 universal tripod free

The patented design creates a solid slip free connection between the post and camera to. The Brunton worked awesomely when I was taking pictures of the rafters on the Lochsa River a few weeks ago. I put the trigger/handle thingy on the left side of the camera, then I could squeeze the handle and pan and take my shots. The ball head may not be the best solution if you're strictly taking macro shots though because the movements seem to coarse, still I love the ball head. I must say mine is real old, I bought it in a pawn shop years ago.

Also, I don't have the battery grip and a flash, yet, so I can't comment when they are mounted. I've done more research on the Slik U212 Deluxe (virtually identical to your U212, apparently just renamed) since writing that first message and the plastic head does still remain on the current version. While that does work just fine for smaller to mid-weight SLR's, a heavier camera like the K10D with attachments would likely be too much for it. We seem to be thinking along the same lines. I also considered alternative heads for the tripod base. However, unlike you, I gave that up after being overwhelmed by the many choices. My ultimate solution, finalized just last night with an online order, was the Davis & Sanford CarbonLiteX10 tripod with FGX10 head. This is a fairly heavy duty tripod with carbon fiber legs, magnesium canopy & leg hardware, and aluminium-magnesium head. Weighing just 5.4 lbs, it has a load rating of 9 lbs for the head and 14 lbs for the legs. I also purchased a universal arm to support longer lenses, which will shift some of the weight of those lenses off the head and onto the legs. Of course, this tripod was more expensive than the Slik U212, but it is stronger with double the load rating while weighing slightly less.īy the way, it appears the extra arm mentioned in my message is no longer available from Slik.įinally, your Brunton grip ballhead looks interesting.

While it's perhaps too late for the tripod, I might like something like that on my monopod where the fast, not overly refined, movements you describe would be just fine. The head also includes a bubble level for accurate vertical positioning.The ballhead I have now is sticking due to rust & wear.

A geared center column makes fine height adjustments easy.Ī threaded mounting post on one leg lets you bring the camera down to just 8 inches (200 mm) from the ground for low angle photos, macro photography in the field, or copy work. The head has a lens calibrated panorama guide to make 360 &Mac176 panoramas from multiple pictures. The quick release camera post is smaller than most quick release plates and can be left on the camera almost all the time, so the camera is always ready to be mounted on the U-212 DX's ultra-smooth 3-way pan-head. The U212 deluxe was one of the first tripods to feature speed release leg locks on three-section 'NON-TWIST' squared legs that will not turn and have retractable rubber leg tips and spikes for sure footing on any surface. Designed primarily for light weight 35mm SLR cameras or compact film and digital cameras, it features a number of exciting design concepts that were born with the original U 212 and have been copied into other tripods world-wide. The award winning U 212 DX is world-renowned designing that has carefully evolved for more than 20 years. It's not really the thing you would want to lug along on a two or three day wilderness trek.All in all I like this tripod.

#Slik u212 universal tripod full

There is a little loss of stability at full height due to a slight column wiggle but at high shutter speeds it's not noticeable.The one complaint I do have is the weight of the tripod. As I am quite tall, I like the full extension height of the column. had the tripod operational again in less than 30 minutes. The longest lens I have used on it has been a 500mm and the tripod performed beautifully even with Semi-trucks going past at 65 mph less than 15 feet away.(I was feeling the effects of their going by) I have experienced the clamp cracking problem myself and was able to purchase a replacement clamp from Slik Co. For me it has been a solid, stable platform for night shots, Macro work, floral and Landscape photography. I have had my U-212 for 16 years now and Have no major complaints.