Velbon tripods any good?

[Snownation]

I saw a Velbon CX 540, and since I want a tripod so badly, I almost bought it. But the wise brain tells me to check here first.

Suggestions?

 

[jamesoliverstone]

I use a velbon Sherpa and it had served me well for a long time, well built and very sturdy

 

[uriah heep]

I use a Velbon tripod, (cant remember model) well built, in fact it is heavy really but I love it.

Will post model when I get home.

Steve.

 

[digitalfailure]

I started off with a Velbon from the cheaper end of their range, it was an excellent seismograph.

 

[bindex]

I started off with a Velbon from the cheaper end of their range, it was an excellent seismograph.

Is that the polite way of saying it's not much good as a tripod?

I had one too a long while back, I gave it away to some unsuspecting soul...

cheers

 

[digitalfailure]

Is that the polite way of saying it's not much good as a tripod?

I had one too a long while back, I gave it away to some unsuspecting soul...

cheers

Well lets just say, I could tell when someone closed a door in CHINA !!

 

[lostsoulal2]

The Velbon CX 540 is from their "lightweight entry level" range of tripods and may suit your requirements, but dependant upon your budget, one of the Semi- professional range may be a better long term investment.

I acquired a Sherpa 750R as part of a camera/lens package I purchased recently and have been impressed. It has great flexibility, with a wonderful feature in that the central column can be split and this gives it a good low height capability - min 31cm to 155cm. The Velbon 750R appears to be very sturdy to carry fairly large camera/lens combination, but is still light enough to carry whilst travelling.

I can see that the Velbon range represents very good value for money as it includes the quick release head plus a carrying bag.

I normally use a Manfrotto set-up and I am sure I have paid more for the name.

 

[buckas]

had my Velbon Sherpa 250R for a few years now, used it loads especially due to me doing a lot of landscape. only on saturday was it's feet sunk in wetsand and seawater

 

[ScarySquirrel]

I have a Velbon Ultra Luxi F, or something like that. It isn't very good! It's a pain to use but it is sturdy.

 

[pbucks]

I have 2.
The Ultra Maxi M which is compact and lightweight. Very good for travelling, but can be a little unsteady.

Also have a Sherpa 600R. Very sturdy and versatile.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Sherpa.

 

[Mr Mike]

I have the CX640 which i really like except getting poked in the shoulder everytime i try to look through the view finder, not heavy to cary around but heavy enough to be solid/sturdy when in use.

 

[six6six]

I got the velbon cx mini, bought it whilst in london as my tripod was too big to fit in the bag.. for a 10 quid mini tripod, its brill, done me wonders in whilst i needed it..

At the end of the day, as long as its sturdy for your shots, what more do you want?

 

[donky7]

i've just purchased a sherpa 250r........ after using a friends.

seems well built and sturdy.

£57 posted, from cameraworld.