Features

• Neutral density filters like the HAKUBA SUPND4-30 are used to slow shutter speeds with fast films, to decrease depth of field, and to lower the effective ISO of high speed film
• Neutral density filters are often overlooked by beginning photographers, despite multiple uses
• The ND filter can be used to lengthen exposure time, creating effects such as white foaming water in landscape photos that seems almost in motion
• The 4X filter factor used with the SUPND4-30 means, quite simply, that four times as much light is needed for exposure when the filter is mounted
• For use with lenses featuring 30MM filter threads

Amazon.com Product Description

Engineered for use with all full-size camcorders, this heavy-duty tripodfeatures a deluxe fluid two-way panhead with a versatile handle design. Thesure-grip control handle can be set in any one of four positions for maximum"follow the action" camcorder control. Built with the enthusiast in mind, theVIDEOMATE-607 has an auto lock system with a camera-safe side-mount quick- release platform and a retractable camcorder alignment pin for convenient tripodsetup.

The radial leg braces allow for maximum stability, while the three-section 27- millimeter tubular aluminum legs contribute to overall sturdiness. The legs alsofeature quick side-lever leg locks for easy leg adjustments, steel ground spikeswith adjustable rubber tips for no-slip setups, and a titanium bronze-and-blackfinish. The maximum extended height is approximately 5.5 feet. ... Read more

Features

• Deluxe 2-way (Vel-flo 9 MINI-PRO fluid panhead) incorporates separate tension knobs for fluid, smooth pans and tilts
• 4-position sure-grip control handle for maximum camcorder control
• Auto lock system with camera-safe side-mount quick-release platform includes retractable camcorder alignment pin
• Bubble level is mounted on the tripod body
• Geared center column with preset friction control system for quick-and-easy vertical camera positioning

Reviews (3)

Good one for amateurs.
I liked it, though the absense of the tilting action is a drawback. However, with certain movements of the camera on the head, the tilting action can be achieved. Ideal for a camcorder, however, I would say a bit heavy for the casual photographer like me.

An average tripod
I bought and returned this tripod. It's mostly plastic, and seemed flimsy. The head movement was jerky, even with a lightweight DV camera.

Worth the money
This is a really good one compared with my previous one which is cheaper in price but it got stuck in winding down. Absolutely like this one and it really worth the price you pay for. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Velbon UP-4000 Unipod provides stability to picture taking withoutslowing you down. The UP-4000 has a four-section extruded aluminum leg with adirect-mount camera platform, a wrist strap, and a polyurethane handgrip. Theside-lever leg locks allow for fast setup and fold-down, and an adjustablerubber foot with a concealed steel ground spike keeps the unipod in place. ... Read more

Features

• Polyurethane handgrip
• Direct-mount camera platform
• Rubber foot with concealed ground spike
• 4-section aluminum leg
• Quick side-lever leg locks

Reviews (5)

unipod
people don't understand the use of a unipod. they're not supposed to be used in replacement of your tripod. you would bring this to a play, or something of that nature. to keep the camera from shaking. it's not supposed to stand on it's own.

A "Must Have" !
For the Telephoto Camera user this is a must have item to capture those "Once In A Life Time" shots. Its much handier to use and carry than a Tripod. Everone should use one for every shot. You'd be surprised at the quality of your pictures, no more blurred shots from the shaking of a hand held camera. This Unipod is a basic model, but its all you need and it's advantage is that it is very light weight compaired to more elaborate models. The only thing you might want to consider adding is a Ball Head Camera Mount. Also at the end of a long day of shooting, with it's padded hand grip, you can use it as a Walking Stick!

Velbon UP-4000 A really great very adaptable product
I purchased the Velbon 4000 monopod while on a vacation to Alaska. I needed it to take those late evening shots that needed slow shutter speeds. It's wonderfully compact attaches easily to the camera base and I found it quite comfortable to leave attached to the camera as I walked with the camera strapped to my neck. It easily extended to any length. It was so useful that with a short trip to a machine shop I built an adapter so that I could take and use it as a shooting stick for my hunts.

Response to previous review
I don't have this unipod, but in response to the previous review - a unipod is not designed to stand on its own, somebody has to hold it.

Just an unstable stick
I was disappointed with this unipod I gave as a gift. It was compact... but so prone to tip that it really offered nothing in terms of stabilizing a camera. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The sturdy Velbon UP-43 deluxe professional unipod is built to handlethe weight of large and telephoto lenses. The unit has a die-cast aluminum ballsocket head (allowing vertical picture composition), a 4-section compact tubularleg with wrist strap, a foam-covered handgrip, quick side-lever leg locks, and arubber-tipped foot. It opens to 63 inches and closes to a compact 20 inches. Itis excellent for fast, professional photo and video work. ... Read more

Features

• 4-section leg
• Ball socket head for vertical shots
• Compact
• Foam handgrip
• Quick side-lever leg locks

Features

• Portable light box with scale provides accurate quality checks
• A/C or battery operated
• Includes a carrying case
• Viewing area: 7.0 inches wide by 5.0 inches in diameter
• 6 AA batteries included

Product Description

The Hakuba camera grips are designed to stabilize a camera or camcorder when shooting, and to alleviate fatigue during extended sessions of photography or videography. ... Read more

Features

• Control your camera with greater ease and accuracy
• Improved stability and grip
• One size fits all

Amazon.com Product Description

The sturdy Velbon CX-570 Deluxe is a full-featured standard-weight tripod.Impressive features include a three-way fluid pan head, a leveling bubble mounted on the body, a maximum extension height of nearly 60 inches, and a geared center column with preset friction control. It is designed for use with all 35mm cameras (including heavy SLRs), digital cameras, and video camcorders.

The CX-570 Deluxe has a large, right-tilting, quick-release camera platform with a retractable camcorder alignment pin. The pan/tilt control handle is located on the left side to allow free access to the camera's controls from the right. The 3-section tubular aluminum legs are equipped with braces, rubber-tipped feet, and side-lever locks for quick adjustments. ... Read more

Features

• Leveling bubble is mounted on the tripod body for more precise tripod leveling
• 3-way pan head with a left-positioned sure-grip pan/tilt control handle allows easy access to control camera functions
• Right-tilting camera platform allows 35mm cameras vertical as well as horizontal composition with more secure seating for heavier cameras
• Pan head incorporates a large bidirectional quick-release camera platform with retractable camcorder alignment pin
• Radial leg braces for maximum stability and convenient tripod setup

Reviews (3)

Does exactly what it says on the box
Don't get too hung up on the decision if you are considering this tripod and on paper it does everything you want it to do. Take it from me, it is amazing value for money. I purchased mine from Fry's Electronics for ten spot more than here (doh!) and I'm still happy as a happy thing with it.

It does just about everything you could want a portable tripod to do, I bought it for the purpose of throwing in the back of my truck rather than trying to lug a big old studio 'pod around with me wherever I go (I hate to miss a shot for want of a steady spot) and in the use it has had over the last few weeks, it seems to be a great mix of size, features and weight. Sure, it isn't super duper rigid, sure the fluidity of the joints leaves something to be desired, but for goodness sake, this isn't some high end carbon fibre/magnesium alloy poser 'pod, look at the price! A 'pod for the common man!

In terms of negatives, I wish it cost five spot more and came with a bag (tripod bags are useful sometimes, though not something you can't do without), and a slightly more 'finger accessible' tripod screw might be nice (if you want the quick release puck for the tripod on tight, you do it with a coin, works well and keeps it compact, just a little inconvenient if you don't have a coin to hand.)

All in all, a tremendous piece of kit. Amazing price, here especially. Does what you need.

EXCELLANT!! BETTER THAN EXPECTED!!!
When I chose to buy this tripod I was a little skeptical about purchasing without really seeing it. I was very lucky. This tripod is everything I wanted. Lightweight. Easy to use. It has a level so that you can be sure that your pictures will be accurately shot and not crooked. It moves in several different directtions so that you can shoot from most angles. I carry this thing around everywhere I go! I thougth it came with its own travel bag, probably one drawback to it. But overall a great tripod.

Get what you pay for.
I just got my CX-570 in the mail today and it seems to be everything that the review said it was. I'm just a sometime photographer but I needed a new tripod that was not too expensive, but of good quality. This one seems very solid, and has all the necessary features that I would ever need. ... Read more

Features

• Pocket-sized slide viewer
• Lightweight, easy to carry
• 1.5" viewing area
• Takes two AAA batteries

Amazon.com Product Description

The Velbon CX-300 is a basic aluminum tripod ideal for use with compact35mm cameras and video camcorders. It has a sure-grip handle for easy control,and a 2-way panhead designed for tilts and pans. The camera platform has aretracting camcorder alignment pin, but is not detachable. The center columnslides up and down for quick height adjustments, and the legs have side-leverlocks for fast setup and maximum stability. The legs are also rubber-tipped andinclude leg braces. ... Read more

Features

• 2-way panhead is designed for fluid smooth pans and tilts
• Left-positioned sure-grip pan-and-tilt control handle allows easy access to main camera controls
• Radial leg braces for maximum stability and convenient tripod setup
• Camera platform features a retracting camcorder alignment pin
• Lift center column for quick and easy vertical camera positioning

Reviews (3)

If your looking for something like this...
your look is over. The price is very reasonable, it looks sharp and its versatility is excellent.

Lightweight Champion
This compact tripod fufills all my needs, except for table top usage. It's a well made product that sets-up and folds-up for storage quick usage or storage. All of this at a really low price.

Handy little pod
This was not the little pod I wanted to buy, but Amazon was out at the time. However, now that I have it, it is working great. Features I was looking for were light weight, small size, and (obviously) stable. So far, it meets all those expectations for a very small price. The legs extend smoothly and still lock down solid. When fully extended, I think the pod is quite solid, even when I am moving the camera while shooting video with camcorder. It has all the different movement points lockable so once you set it where you want it, it stays put.

Overall, its simple, solid. ... Read more

Features

• The blower brush is a safe cleaning alternative for your camera
• Rubber construction provides large air capacity and air burst
• Tip stabilizer for accurate air flow
• Double-valve system
• Measures 5.5 by 2.0 inches

Amazon.com Product Description

The rugged Velbon CX-690 Deluxe is a full-featured tripod designed for use with all 35mm SLR cameras, digital cameras, and full-size video camcorders. Its key features include a large three-way fluid pan head, right-tilting quick-release platform, level bubble mounted on the body, an impressive full extension height of 63 inches, and a geared center column with preset friction control. The CX-690 is basically a heavy-duty version of the Velbon CX-570 with the same features incorporated into a larger overall body, including thicker legs and increased extension.

The CX-690 is for the serious user who wants extra stability even at extended heights along with easy all-around functioning. It features the biggest version of Velbon's unique three-way pan head combined with a large, bidirectional, right-tilting, quick-release platform (retractable camcorder alignment pin included). The sure-grip pan/tilt control handle is located on the left side to allow free access to the camera's controls from the right. The three-section tubular aluminum legs are equipped with braces, rubber-tipped feet, and big side-lever locks for fast and easy adjustments.

This hefty tripod weighs only 3.9 pounds and folds down to 24.3 inches.

Velbon Tripod has been in the business for 46 years. ... Read more

Features

• Heavy-duty 3-section 27-millimeter tubular aluminum legs
• Large 3-way pan head with left-positioned sure-grip pan/tilt control handle allows easy access to camera controls
• Right-tilting camera platform allows 35mm cameras vertical as well as horizontal composition with more secure seating for heavier cameras
• Pan head incorporates a large bidirectional quick-release camera platform with retractable camcorder alignment pin
• Leveling bubble is mounted on the tripod body for more precise tripod leveling

Reviews (1)

Lightweight, but weak link is connection to equip
This is not my primary tripod. It is being used for binoculars while I'm out at the telescope and is probably light enough to carry in a backpack. Seems strudy enough, but it has shortcomings right at the most important link. The quick release shoe is a small plastic piece held into the tripod by a plastic cam. The 1/4"x20 screw that holds binocs (with binoc adapter) or camera or a small telescope is tightened by a tiny plastic knob from underneath the quick release shoe before the shoe is locked onto the tripod head using the cam. This tiny knob is too small to be tightened securely using fingers and you must use a coin, not a screw driver, to tighten it securely. It still comes loose. The lightest most compact, sturdiest tripod is no good if your equipment can't be attached securely and part way through a session swings loose and swivels to one side requireing releasing the shoe and retighteneing the screw. ... ... Read more

Features

• Several point-and-shoot cameras usually have built-in lens covers for their lenses but SLR cameras (which allow lens changeability) generally do not
• A lens cap covers the front of a lens to help protect it (during storage or non-use) from dust or minor shocks
• A rather inexpensive investment that can be vital in preserving the surface of your valuable lens

Features

• The blower brush is a safe cleaning alternative for your camera
• Rubber construction provides larger air burst than plastic
• Removable brush tip allows you to sweep away stubborn particles
• Double-valve system
• Measures 4.75 by 2.25 by 1.5 inches

Features

• All-in-one lens cleaner kit includes blower brush with removable brush tip, silicon cleaning cloth, cleaning solution (30 cc), and lens tissue (30 count)

Features

• Several point-and-shoot cameras usually have built-in lens covers for their lenses but SLR cameras (which allow lens changeability) generally do not
• A lens cap covers the front of a lens to help protect it (during storage or non-use) from dust or minor shocks
• A rather inexpensive investment that can be vital in preserving the surface of your valuable lens

Features

• Portable light box with scale provides accurate quality checks
• A/C or battery operated
• Includes a carrying case
• Viewing area: 5.0 inches wide by 4.0 inches in diameter
• 4 C batteries included

Reviews (2)

Great lightbox, misleading description
The light box itself is exactly what I was looking for. An effective little lightbox that is portable. I can carry it in my purse if need be. Perfect!

The description leaves something to be desired, however. It DOES NOT come with a carrying case. It also DOES NOT include batteries. The company said it would ship in 1 to 2 business days. I recieved mine in 11 days, and I didn't recieve notice of shipment until 8 days after I ordered it. This is fine as I was in no rush, but I would have been very disappointed if i had been relying on the given information.

Let me just state again, that the lightbox itself is great! Just keep in mind these other factors.

Wonderful Versatility
I've used many light boxes in the past and most of them were unevenly lit. This light box is very consistent in it's illumination. Also, the small size and battery power are good for portablity and allows me to place it behind a page of negatives without taking them out of my binder. The option of using an AC converter is nice too, if I ever want to stop buying batteries for it. Battery life is good and the batteries (even if I buy the non-brand name ones) last a long time. ... Read more

Features

• Removes eerie red eyes from your photographs
• New "soft touch" cone tip will not scratch your photographs
• Acid-free and nontoxic

Reviews (2)

miracle pen
I bought this pen because I have alot of pictures with horrible red eyes. This pen fixed it all. The one thing you have to remember is to dab the eye area and not stroke, works great. Especially the ones that were very red. I would recomend that everyone get this pen. If you have that favorite photo you want to take the red eyes out of this is the pen for you.

miracle pen
I bought this pen because I have alot of pictures with horrible red eyes. This pen fixed it all. The one thing you have to remember is to dab the eye area and not stroke, works great. Especially the ones that were very red. I would recomend that everyone get this pen. If you have that favorite photo you want to take the red eyes out of this is the pen for you. ... Read more

Features

• Several point-and-shoot cameras usually have built-in lens covers for their lenses but SLR cameras (which allow lens changeability) generally do not
• A lens cap covers the front of a lens to help protect it (during storage or non-use) from dust or minor shocks
• A rather inexpensive investment that can be vital in preserving the surface of your valuable lens

Features

• A lens hood fits onto the front of a camera lens by screwing into the lens thread
• It provides a perimetric shade that is virtually unobtrusive when using focal lengths from normal to telephoto
• The hood helps eliminate any glare from beyond the lens' viewing area
• Helpful for critical outdoor photography and virtually essential when used with telephoto lenses