![]() Photo 4 shows the tripod under a door frame of 2.10 meters by way of illustration. The maximum height is also ideal for me as I am 2 meters tall. This will be less with more expensive tripods. When the tripod is at full height, it only suffers from movement when there is a strong wind. However, it is more than sufficient for this price range and I can't really complain. This may be an area for improvement for HAMA. It does mean to me that when I want to shoot videos (which I do) on this tripod that I have to make an extra investment in this. And the tripod does this surprisingly well. ![]() It's not a problem for me, though, because it needs to be as fixed as possible without moving while taking photos. Moving the head goes from stiff to loose without really an intermediate step, this makes the tripod less suitable for, for example, videographers who want to make a gradual movement with the head. It contains a quick release plate (!) which works very nicely. Then we arrive at the head of the tripod. The legs themselves are sturdy and do not slide away quickly, if this does happen, you can weight the tripod by means of the hook at the bottom of the tripod.Įxtending the legs is easy and lifting the plastic head is smooth. However, after unfolding it a few times, this runs smoothly. Unfolding the tripod will be difficult the first time. The cheapest plastic has not been used and that adorns this tripod within its price range. Shipping went well and as far as I could see the package was treated like porcelain from the warehouse to my door, no damage whatsoever.Īt first impression, the tripod feels good, aluminum legs with plastic stoppers. The playing can start, after literally a night's sleep I had the tripod in my hands. Thank you employees, I'll drink a pot of coffee to your work ethic! So they weren't kidding that you could order until 11:59 PM. Literally 10 minutes after placing the order I received an email stating that my order has been collected. Literally the big brother, because the only thing that differs is the working height. In all my stubbornness I therefore decided to purchase the HAMA star 63 instead of the HAMA star 61. Now I was advised by a friend to take a slightly sturdier tripod. ![]() That's how I came across Coolblue during my search. ![]() In Given my impatient nature, I was looking for an online store that accepted and processed orders until late at night. Some tiny angled rubber feet also help get some grip on flat and wet surfaces.In all haste I wanted to buy a nice and solid tripod for not too much money, mainly for star photography. We also appreciated the rubber grip on one of the tripod sections that make it possible to grab it and go in cold conditions. But they make set-up – and clear-up – really quick and efficient. It features three leg angle positions that are easy to set up, though its lever-locks are not as smooth and quiet as, say, those on the much pricier Peak Design Travel Tripod. The four-section legs themselves are a breeze to use. It also proved really useful as a support for a spotting scope we had handy. That’s essential for videography, but the roll axis easily puts it into a valuable portrait mode for stills photography. It allows small, predictable and consistent movements across all angles, tilts and pans, and it always feels super smooth. That proved to be annoying half-way through a long star-trail time-lapse shot at night. One of them interfered with our DSLR’s battery cover, which made it impossible to change the battery without removing the camera from the tripod. However, there are a couple of knobs that are a tad plasticky. Its design features rubber-coated handles, a solidly constructed plate for attaching a camera, and three built-in spirit levels. It also feels rigid whatever angles you set it at. They auto-lock yet are a cinch to release while the central column, when raised up, can easily be secured in place. The Befree 3-Way Live Advanced has an excellent build quality, with aluminium combining with tough plastic for a premium feel to the three legs.
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