Comments on: Ravelli APLT4 61-inch Light Weight Aluminum Tripod With Bag

By: R. Villegas

R. Villegas — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:58:01 +0000

RAVELLI APLT4-A LIGHTWEIGHT DRESSED IN HEAVY CLOTHING Purchased two of these Ravelli APLT4 tripods that are to be used for a mobile quick interior set-up of two off camera Nikon SB-910 flash units and umbrellas. These Ravelli APLT4 tripods are perfect for my lightweight, easy to carry for my quick semi-studio lighting set-up. These Ravelli tripods are made of black anaodized aluminum with plastic snap fittings to extend and hold the legs, a plastic crank handle to elevate the center column and a plastic swivel pan head with a Ravelli quick tripod plastic disconnect plate for a camera or flash. There is nothing to assemble and nothing came loose, this tripod is ready to use upon taking it out of it’s good nylon bag. I also purchased the heavier Ravelli APGL3 tripod for my camera. There is nothing cheap or flimsey either on these Ravelli model APLT4, but a great quality tripod for the average rigors of amateur’s and some pro photographers. In truth, while these tripods might not stand the extreme torture test of some heavy pounding…

By: Michael Bilodeau

Michael Bilodeau — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:54:58 +0000

Broken out of the box The minute I took it out of the carrying bag the tripod was already busted. 2 of the metal straps that keeps the legs from spreading too far apart were broken above the camera bag hook. I’m still giving this tripod 3 stars because of my other Ravelli tripod that I bought earlier this year ( see my previous review ) this little Ravelli would have some potential if it wasn’t for the busted straps, this little tripod would be another steal for the price. Everything on it is metal and plastic but it’s lightweight, the panning is smooth, and it has a quick release plate for camera mounting other the fact that it’s all plastic. The plate also tilt for vertical photography but I dont think that I would use a SLR with heavy lens in that position,maybe a small point and shoot.Too bad that it has a busted part, because I’ve seen similar tripods for $50.00 or more at camera shops. This will be the first item that I’ve ever returned to Amazon and I’m still debating if I want a…

By: JayBeh

JayBeh — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 07:47:38 +0000

Can't go wrong with this tripod, especially for the price! 0