Get the Best Price for Slik Pro 400DX Tripod Legs - Black - with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Quick Release Head - Height 18.5 - 61 Inches, Maximum Load 9.9 lbs

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Slik Pro 400DX Tripod Legs - Black - with 3-Way Pan/Tilt Quick Release Head - Height 18.5 - 61 Inches, Maximum Load 9.9 lbs Product Description:

• SLIK A. M. T. alloy offers an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio more than 40% greater than similar tripods.
• The easiest to use leg lock Lift lever to unlock, push lever to lock
• Releasing the Center Column Locking Collar frees movement of the Center Column, in both vertical and horizontal directions, which means you can work faster.
• Choice of three different leg angles for quick set up on inclined or uneven ground.
• Top section leg diameter 26.8mm

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The PRO 400 DX has many of the same professional features of the PRO 700 DX and even adds a few more of it's own.The PRO 400 DX is an all-metal tripod, which is more than suitable for digital or 35 mm SLR cameras and medium format cameras. Speed release leg locks make the PRO 400 DX a breeze to set up and take down. The soft grip padded legs, and a folded length of just 25 inches make this lightweight tripod even more of a breeze to carry.But this is no flimsy camera support, despite its lightweight and ease of use it can hold nearly 10 ponds of camera and lens. Plus the head is removable, so that a variety of other heads, like one of the SLIK ball heads or the Master Classic head for heavy telephoto lenses, can be used in place of the included 3-way pan head with quick release plate.3 position leg angle locks allow lowering the tripod to for very low angle or macro photography work. It has a short center column built in, just unscrew the column into two pieces and it becomes 6.5 inches shorter. That allows the camera to be only 14 inches off the ground with the legs at their lowest position.

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome Tripod of Top quality
By T. ly
After purchasing this tripod, I had a bit of buyer's remorse. This was because I started looking at the 700DX and thought that might be a better option. BUT...after receiving this tripod, all my doubts vanished.The tripod felt very solid when I picked it up. The construction is strong yet very manageable in terms of weight. I wanted a good stable tripod for my Nikon D80, zoom lens and flash - mounted. This is the one!All the adjustment levers and nobs are very well constructed, feels solid and works as it should. The panning head with the dual handles are positioned to make fine controlled adjustments with the camera mounted. The foam on the 3 legs are nice for handling. The clips to unlock the legs to bring the tripod down to the lowest level for low-to-the-ground shot are an ingenius, yet simple design.Overall, I can't seem to find a fault with this tripod. For the price and quality...it's a no-brainer. If it came with a carrying bag...that would make it a complete success.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
good legs / bad head
By de0ris
Tripod legs are fantastic! 5 stars! Sturdy, easy to set up on uneven surfaces. The foam padding is a nice "luxury" feature, so the hands are happy in cold weather. Legs also have "ankle locks" for low-angle position which work really well, and I appreciate the flexibility it extends. But the pan head just about average quality. Not very smooth. Quick release plates are ok, but you have to be very very careful and keep checking that equipment is screwed on tightly. When I do a lot of pan movements, it seems to get loose on my lens collar all the time (does not happen with manfrotto RC2's I use - I think it has a lot of do with surface padding of the plate itself rather than mount). There is no lever, which would not be a problem, only once head is locked, it seems to move off ever so slightly. So leveling with 8+lbs of setup is not that easy if you have to tweak it by few millimeters all the time.So, the bottom line: great leg setup for the money. I think it would ravel most in this category. Do away with another head, and you've got a perfect heavy duty light-weight tripod to beat up on your hikes.UPDATE 06/15/11: After 3 years of pretty moderate use one of the leg locks quit working. I suppose it's plastic and not meant to last, but for the price it was a still a good run for this tripod.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent solid leg, ok metal head without any bubble level.
By J. Lee
I just wanted to let you know that the head does not have a bubble level that is ubiquitous nowadays. I recommend it if you need a good solid portable leg and want to use a separate bubble level or change the head anyway.I strongly recommend Slik AF2100 pistol grip head for this tripod leg. As a travel tripod I couldn't find a better combination at any price range.

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Discounted Westcott 1893 42 x 72 Inch Medium Scrim Jim Kit

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Westcott 1893 42 x 72 Inch Medium Scrim Jim Kit Product Description:

Product Description

Westcott Scrim Jim is a strong, collapsible diffusion and reflector system. The 42 x 72" frame is made of light-weight aircraft aluminum. The kit includes a silver/white reversible, reflective fabric, and a 3/4-stop diminishing fabric.Modular construction allows you to create three easy-to-handle frame sizes.The unique modular design allows for easy portability as well as quick set-up and take-down. Fabrics are of the highest quality and have Touch Fastener sewn around the perimeter for an even, taut and secure fit to the frame, even during periods of strong winds.Kit includes: 42" x 72" frame, 3/4 stop fabric, silver/white fabric, carry bag

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Does wonders
By C. L. Brocksieker
It's a bit to assemble it but once it's all put together, it's light weight and works like a charm.

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Westcott 1894 72 x 72 Inch Large Scrim Jim Frame Product Description:

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Westcott Scrim Jim is a strong, collapsible diffusion and reflector system. The 72 x 72" frame is made of light-weight aircraft aluminum. Modular construction allows you to create three easy-to-handle frame sizes.The unique modular design allows for easy portability as well as quick set-up and take-down.

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Wow -- It's Big!
By Andrew Auletta
I couldn't visualize how big this Wescott Scrim Jim frame was until I assembled it, even though I knew the dimensions. It's big. I love it. The frame assembles quickly, is rigid once the fabric is installed and is very, very light. I purchased the 3/4 stop fabric, scrim jim clamps and bag to go along with the frame and I have to say, I'm quite pleased. The beauty is in the wide variety of light modifiers that will mount on the frame -- making it one of the most versatile modifiers in my lighting arsenal. The price is cheap compared to several of the other brand large scrims.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Cheaply Made
By TG Truman
"This product is not worth what they charge for it.. NOT THAT ONES HAS A CHOICE!!! Very thin wall metal, with Plastic corners, and no bag to put them in..." You might be better off building your own out of PVC.

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Compare Manfrotto 475B (3236) Digital Pro Geared Black Tripod Legs (Height 16.6-74", Maximum Load 26.50 lbs)

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Manfrotto 475B (3236) Digital Pro Geared Black Tripod Legs (Height 16.6-74", Maximum Load 26.50 lbs) Product Description:

• Quick action lever leg locks with 45° flip
• Every telescopic arm that forms the central bracing system of the tripod is provided with two click-stop positions for easy tripod leveling.
• The 475B is fully equipped: carrying strap attachment, bubble level, a non roll-back column with the original Manfrotto three faceted tube design and ultra secure locking knob. The crank handle on the geared column can also be folded away for transport.
• Fast tripod set-up and independent leg control for leveling.

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Equipment used in the present "digital era" requires a camera support system more stable and versatile than ever. Manfrotto geared tripods have always been the first choice of the professional photographer, whether in the studio or on location, for their medium and large format cameras.All black anodized aluminum construction and unrivalled in stability, the 475B Pro Geared Tripod incorporates a unique center brace strut system, reliable quick-action leg locks, non-rollback three faceted center column, spirit level and rubber/metal spiked feet.Manfrotto has always been concerned with the balance between minimum and maximum height, tripod weight, and load capacity. The 475B is no exception. Designed by incorporating the best features of the 3033 and 3036 tripods, the 475B has added two important features. The center brace system can be operated in a symmetric or asymmetric way. This allows the best of both worlds: speed by locking the braces so that all of the legs will be spread to the same angle, or by individually setting the angle of each leg for the ultimate in tripod positioning.To avoid annoying delays in leveling the tripod, the telescopic center braces have been designed with two "click stop" positions that allow you to easily find the same spread angle on all three legs. The second improvement has been made to the leg locking system. The 475B incorporates the Quick Action leg locks. These locks have an amazingly quick and secure locking range.

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
At what price stability?
By Charles Enfield
I've long wanted a more stable tripod than my 055XPRO, which I think is a very good compromise between cost, portability, and stability. Most of the high-quality photo tripods out there look like more expensive versions of the same basic design. I'm sure the many reviews of the expensive variants are accurate, but I suspect there are some limitations of the design that can't be overcome with carbon fiber. Since there aren't any stores that carry high-end tripods in my area where I could try one out, I couldn't bring myself to buy what intuition suggests would be a marginally better version of what I already have.When looking for tripods with a different design, I found some Manfrotto models which looked promising. After comparing the 028, 475, 058 & the 161MK2, I chose the 475. The weight of the 028 was attractive, but the narrow tubing means it will have a lot of flex when the third leg section is significantly extended. I also like to shoot landscapes from low angles and it didn't go low enough for my taste. The 161 looked fantastic. It will get pretty low, but it also goes crazy high. I sometimes clamp my camera to a ladder with a magic arm for some stability from high perspectives, and this tripod would have eliminated the need for that. It's strong enough to load down with sand bags for extra stability. It's also crazy heavy. While I didn't buy this tripod to take backpacking, I sometimes carry it a mile from my car to the shooting location, so weight matters. Finally, while I was prepared to spend $500 if I had to, I really didn't want to.That left me the choice between the 058 & the 475, and it was a tough one. The one-button deployment and leveling of the 058 was very attractive, but the narrower tubing left me wondering if it would be as stiff as the 475. It also occurred to me that this is the kind of thing that might break, though this basic design has been around for a long time and I found reviews from people who said they've used theirs for 20 year and no reviews indicating premature breakage. The real argument for the 475 is price. A good tripod is very important, but it's not sexy. I wanted a Lee Big Stopper, and the price difference between the 475 & the 058 would just about pay for one. I went with the 475. (I'm still waiting for the back-ordered Big Stopper.)The design of the tripod is good. The positional stops on the leg braces are stiff enough to stop where they should, but easy to get past when you want to. Once locked in place, they add good stiffness to the rig. Also, if they're all locked in the same place, you can release the center thumbscrew and fold in the legs regardless of the angle the legs were at. This is very convenient for repositioning the camera during a shoot. The center column operates smoothly, and won't fall under the weight of your camera if you forget to lock it.The lower leg sections are the weak link. Once the lower sections are extended more than about 6" the flex becomes noticeable. While this isn't surprising, it is different from other tripods I've used where the center column is the greatest weakness. The first thing I did when I got the tripod was extend it to full height and was shocked by how much it flexed. It was a little less stable than the 055XPRO (with the column down), although almost 2' higher. It would be usable at that height, but not in challenging conditions.Then I got realistic. With the lower legs sections fully closed and the center column fully down, the mounting plate is about 45" high and the tripod is like a solid block of aluminum. In this configuration with a ball head and camera on top, the viewfinder is about 52" high, which is pretty usable. Hang a sandbag from this configuration and you'll be fine for any length of exposure even on the windiest days. If you want to be more comfortable looking through the viewfinder, extend the lower legs and column about 5" each and the tripod is still solid, and is the perfect height for me at 5'11".The center column is very stiff when raised & locked. I took a series of test shots with mirror lock-up disabled and the column at a variety of heights. The first shot I took where I could see the difference between the column fully retracted was with the column extended about 8". Of course you won't be shooting this way, but it indicates that the center column has good vibration damping ability up to about 7", and in light wind with mirror lock-up you can use it almost fully extended.One thing noticeably absent from this tripod is a hook to hang a weight from. You could use the shoulder strap ring, but it's not well located and does nothing to dampen the center column vibration. The moveable part of the center column is equipped with a 3/8-16 stud on the bottom. This can be used to mount your ball head upside down to get very low angles or you can put a lifting eye on it to suspend a weight. Look for a lifting eye small enough to go inside the column tube (it took me a while to find one) so you can leave it on all the time.All-in-all I got what I wanted, a very-stable, somewhat-portable tripod for a reasonable price. I wouldn't recommend this as a first tripod unless all your shooting will be studio portraits. Once you've got a quality portable, this is a good upgrade for studio or on location when you won't have to carry it very far.

1 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Easy to set up and operate!
By Gopi Rajaseharan
This is my first "non-consumer" tripod meant for serious photography. The manual clearly explains how to use it and I was using it in a matter of minutes. The bubble level tracking takes a little while to get used to. But how level your camera is will also depend on the ballhead you use with the tripod (I use a Manfrotto 3025 3D Junior Head). All in all, this tripod/ballhead combination seems to work out fine for my Nikon D70. When I photographed my first wedding, I noticed that the tripod's "feet" seemed to catch and drag across the carpeted floor in the church (but it might have been just that carpet). However, it sat well and solid in my hand while carrying it around with my camera on it...although I would recommend using both hands to move it lest you drop it and annoy everyone. I have not used this tripod out in the field (uneven terrain such as sand).

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Discount Sigma DG 95mm Single-Coated Circular Polarizer Filter

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Sigma DG 95mm Single-Coated Circular Polarizer Filter Product Description:

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Digitally Optimised (DG) Filters EX DG filters benefit from Sigma's multi-layer lens coating, developed to counteract the highly reflective characteristic of image sensors. With older style filters, light would reflect off the image sensor, bounce off the lens and filter elements and re-enter the image sensor, creating a ghost image. The multi-layer coating dramatically reduces this effect. In addition to this, an optimum, neutral colour balance is ensured, increasing the white balance accuracy of the digital camera. Circular Polarizing Filter This type of Polarizing filter has a large diameter and it also deepens the intensity of blue skies, eliminates glare. It not only reduces the reflection from non-metallic surfaces, but also increases colour saturation perfectly

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Great filter
By Fred Bush
The filter is crystal clear and works perfectly. I would put this against any of my B&W filters any day.It's funny, I ordered this as I needed a 72MM pol filter in a rush and I couldn't find a B&W 72MM in stock at that time. I was going to "settle" for this until I could get a B&W to replace the sigma filter. I have since purchased three other sigma filters and love them all.Great filter at a good price.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Perfect for the Sigma 10-20mm
By James G. Riley
Purchased this filter to go on my Sigma 10-20mm wide-angle Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras and it works perfectly. This filter was designed with this lens in mind or at least it would appear that way. Vignetting is minimal. Great unit.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
As Advertised
By Jeff Czaja
Well I bought this polarizing filter just to have it for sunny exposure days.Seems to me worth the money. No complaints. Well built, quality glass.I don't remember if I read the review for this one stating that you could not use a lens cap with it. If so that is false. There is enough of a lip on the filter to clip the standard cap to it. No need to get another cap.Worth the $

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Deals for Manfrotto 405 Pro Digital Geared Head with RC4 Rapid Connect Plate 410PL

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Manfrotto 405 Pro Digital Geared Head with RC4 Rapid Connect Plate 410PL Product Description:

• Geared movement for smooth accurate adjustment.
• Allows quick disengagement of gearing for rough rapid adjustment.
• Built in quick release system.

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Speed and digital precision are paramount in the latest 405 Pro Digital Geared Head, the 405 provides ideal support and fast, pinpoint positioning for professional medium format cameras with conventional or digital backs. The 405 Pro Digital Geared Head was designed specifically to meet the more exacting, time-sensitive needs of busy professional digital photographers who shoot with medium format or 35 mm camera/back with payloads up to 7.5 Kg. It utilizes large, easy-to-grip knobs that provide smooth, positive, geared control through 360° pan and +90° -30° frontal and lateral tilt. In addition to its 3-D geared functions, the 405 also incorporates a unique feature that allows you to instantly disengage the gears and rough position the camera by hand, then instantly reengage them for ultra-precise final alignment.

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
Great in principle, Poor in fact
By H. Sansom
I agree completely with the other reviewer who notes that this is a very delicate head. Be warned. It is great for fine positioning of the camera. Great for studio work. BUT I travel with my gear, have to hike to remote locations, work in poor conditions (sand, dirt, wind) and the head has two problems -- very delicate, as mentioned; and prone to drift. I do a lot of timelapse work, and over time, the head can tend to move (along the tilt or pitch axis). Very slightly and quite smoothly, but still noticeably.The main issue is that this head cannot standup to abuse. Mine failed within three months -- I suspect after manhandling by airport personnel.Finally, the gearing mechanism is not -- as far as I can tell -- thoroughly sealed against the elements. If sand or salt (as in salt water) gets in, you're doomed.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Don't drop it
By P. Peirce
I love this head, I have two of them that I use with my canon 1ds cameras. I wouldn't try to put my 4x5 on one, despite the manufacturer's claim that it will support the weight. Set it down hard, and you will be sending it off to Bogen for an $80 repair. The levels are about 98% accurate. Anyway, they are super-fast and easy to use - no complaints there, but these have to be among the most delicate tripod heads ever made. If taking it off the legs and packing it separately when you travel seems like too much effort, get something else.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Best for the money
By J. Howard
I have been using both the Manfrotto 405 and the 410 junior for the past five years. Short of the Arca Cube ($1649.99) this is the best and most durable gear head available.I have had no problems with either durability or drift. My 405 did loosen up a bit on the pan axis and this may lead to the drift issue others have noted. one need only to carefully pop off the big round sticker above the pan axis and tighten the bolt below. This completely solved the problem and my head has been perfect since.The other thoughts that come to mind related to drift are not properly balancing the camera and tripod instability. I use both heads with 35mm, 645, and 6x9 view camera systems and they both handle the weight well.Finally, yes this is a geared head and as such more fragile then a standard 3way but I have seen more that one Gitzo head break in half from a single waist high drop. I really don't consider this head to be fragile. Just a valuable piece of photo gear and I try not to drop any of my gear.

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Compare Prices 441 Carbon-Fiber Tripod

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441 Carbon-Fiber Tripod Product Description:

• Manfrotto 441 CARBON ONE - Tripod

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
The best of the best
By C. McManis
For a serious photographer this tri-pod is an excellent choice. Carbon fiber construction means its light weight and still stronger than aircraft aluminum! The tripod comes with both a carrying strap (get a case, its easier overall) and spikes for the legs (for those outdoor shots).

It accepts all the Bogen (and Gitzou!) tri-pod heads, I used the straight bogen ball head with the quick release.

The best feature of this tripod is that you can lug it around for hours without getting tired, you can set it up in 20 seconds flat, snap on your camera (with the quick release head), take a few shots, and move on. Great for wildlife, great for outdoor sporting events where you're on the move to follow the action.

The second best feature is that its really tough. Think about that the next time your camera case dents the aluminum leg of your previous tripod. Not this baby.

Expensive but worth it, expect 15 - 25 years of hard use out of this piece of gear.

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