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I bought this tripod after looking at many in the $30 to $60 range. I am not a pro, so did not need a Manfrotto or one of the very expensive units when I got this. The name of the unit is the "Black Label Professional" but it will only hold 5 pounds unassisted so large DSLRs and mega-lenses will not be adequately supported, though there is the hook that can be used to attach some additional weight as a counter-balance to assist with heavier equipment. Regardless, the Targus TG-P60T provides me with the features I need. Although the knobs are fairly intuitive if one has owned a tripod, I did spend a couple of minutes reviewing them, just to be sure. No surprises. The quick-release camera mount plate is easy to use and the camera feels very secure when locked in position. The head is fluid, with smooth movement. I did not experience any stickiness with its first use, as I have noticed some people mention in their reviews regarding less-expensive tripods. The leg adjustments are very nice. Three different angles with 3 latch-locks on each leg for adjustment. The range of heights available is more than adequate for my uses, which are not that many. When shooting in daylight, my Nikon D5100 with Nikkor 18-200vr never needs a tripod, and my Nikkor 55-300vr only needs it once in a while. Obviously for long exposure night shots, the tripod is a must. It also comes with a travel case which I have used during travel. Overall, I am very pleased with it and gave four stars as a basic (not super advanced expensive) unit.Read full review
Out of the box, one of the lower leg assemblies promptly fell off. Examination revealed that all the components were there, but it hadn't been properly put together (presumably at the factory). It was a simple matter of examining the other, functioning legs and reassembling the components in the proper order. Took about 15 minutes. Once done, it works great. We use it with an adapter as a base for our cell phone, but it would be a stable platform for any camera. The height-- which is the main reason we chose this tripod over other models-- is perfect! All in all, we are very satisfied with the purchase.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
$36.00! Not a bad tripod for that price. This is my 3rd one of this model. I like the moderately fluid head. The mount pad snaps in place for one handed setup. The 90 degree (portrait) is solid and not flimsy like in other models I have tried. My canon T3i works great on it. The legs even have a platform setting allowing 19 inches from the deck to the pad. There is a wrench for tightening the leg bolts.The only real drawback to the whole thing is the bag carrying handles. I would prefer a shoulder strap.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Can't beat this tripod for the money! I'm not a professional photographer or videographer by any means, but I film videos for youtube as a hobby. I don't use this all that often, most of my stuff is handheld, but it's great for certain situations
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is my second one because I could get this at a good price. For a small lightweight tripod for prosumer cameras it's good. The had tilts and pans pretty well and easy to latch and release the legs.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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