Advantages: Lightweight and stylish Disadvantages: A bit flimsy for the professional photographer
admittedly video and DVD cameras are also getting lighter) it might prove to be a challenge.
I do like the fact that the legs of the tripod can be manoeuvred independently. Some tripods have legs that are interconnected, and these can be quite difficult and frustrating to set up on uneven ground. The legs of the Hama 75 are slender and extend smoothly and the tripod is equipped with a 3-way head and quick release plate. The central column has a continuous and variable height adjustment that is controlled by a wind up handle - another nice feature that is well designed. I also really like the handle on the tripod stem. This is very useful as it allows you to easily carry it around without a case.
The HamaStar range of tripods are the first ones I have seen that have in-built spirit levels. This tripod has two spirit levels: one at the head ...
Zmugzy 16.07.2008 (15.07.2008)
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Hama Star 75 Tripod
Advantages: Lightweight. Ease of carrying Disadvantages: Sometimes too light
The Hama "Star" 63 Tripod.
This is a mid range, mid price tripod. The firm Hama is German and not Japanese as might first be thought.
First the technical bits.
It is made of aluminium; it has three feet that are rubber tipped and are made in three sections with quick release catches for each section.
The centre has a geared column.
Overall fully extended it is 166cm and only 66cm when fully folded up.
The head has a three way mounting with a quick release plate to take the camera or lens. It also has a built in spirit level. This head appears to be made of a heavy duty plastic. The quick release plate has a ridged surface that does grip the camera or lens well.
There is a separate carrying handle attached to the tripod and the base of the central column has a hook on it. (To be honest I am not sure why this is there ...
Hama is committed to developing and delivering products that achieve the highest performance at a most competitive price, within easy reach of everybody. Hama has dedicated manufacturing facilities and partners all over the world to meet the needs of all its customers for years to come. PRODUCT FEATURES: For photo and video; 3-way tripod head with quick release plate; With crank for continuously variable height adjustment of center column; With rubber feet; Aluminum legs, dia.23mm; Closed length: 64cm; Fully extended length: 160cm; Holds up to 3,5 kg; Weight: 1500g; Spare quick release plate: Hama item no.4154; Comes with bag.
