New from Hama this is the follow-up to the popular Gamma74 video tripod that we have sold ... more
for many years. The spec. is equally as impressive for it s low price here s the details:Highlights - For photo and video- 3-way tripod head with quick relea...
Postage & Packaging: £2.50 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
New from Hama this is the follow-up to the popular Gamma74 video tripod that we have sold ... more
for many years. The spec. is equally as impressive for it s low price here s the details:Highlights - For photo and video- 3-way tripod head with quick relea...
Postage & Packaging: free Super Saver Delivery Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours...
Advantages: Lightweight. Ease of carrying Disadvantages: Sometimes too light
The Hama "Star" 63Tripod.
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 ...
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
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: 3D pan and tilt head with quick release plate; 3 section quick release legs and radial leg bracing; Crank driven central column; Rubber feet; Complete with carrying case; 26.7mm diameter aluminum legs; Closed length is 66cm; Fully extended length is 166cm; Holds up to 4 kgs.
