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BookmarkThe latest metal, SLIK's exclusive A.M.T. super titanium alloy legs make the PRO 330 DX lighter weight than similar tripods, but with more rigidity for a more secure hold on your camera. It folds down small to just 23.5 inches and weighs just 3.5 pounds making this tripod great for traveling.
The emphasis on the PRO 330 DX is ease of use. Any tripod should be easy to use, so that that you spend more time concentrating on your subject, and enjoying your photography, than you do stressing about and fussing with your equipment. The lightest of the PRO series, the PRO 330 DX makes setting up easy with secure, yet fast speed release leg locks, gearless center column for quick height adjustments, and 3 position adjustable angle legs for easy set up on uneven ground or steps. This adjustable angle feature can also be used to lower the camera for extremely low angle or macro photography out in the field.
Despite it's featherweight and ease of use, the PRO 330 DX can hold nearly 8 ponds of camera and lens. Perfect for the photographer with a digital camera or lightweight SLR camera and lens. Plus the head is removable, so that a variety of other heads, like one of the SLIK ball heads, can be used in place of the included all-metal 3-way pan head with quick release.
With it's application of lightweight super alloy, the SLIK PRO 330 DX presents a economical alternative to the more expensive carbon fiber tripods, allowing you to travel light, on any budget.
I bought this tripod for my son to use with his Nikon D-80 and 70-300mm lens. I compared this unit to a number of tripods ranging from $75 to $300, and found this to be the best stability for the price. I previously used Bogen 3000 series tripods, and this is not in the same class, however it costs hundreds less and is about 4 pounds lighter. All in all, I have found this very usable for an SLR camera, especially when coupled with a remote release. There is some minor shake when using a long lens on an SLR when touching the camera, but it settles out quickly. In a stiff wind this is an issue.
The quick release is very solid, and is all metal. It locks in securely and there is no doubt that is it on correctly. The leg clamps are quick and easy to use, but are plastic and not too beefy.
As an aside. I recently purchased a new tripod for myself, a Bushnell Advanced Titanium, and it turns out to the the exact same tripod, only with titanium legs, for a total weight of 3.6 pounds. So I like this tripod so much that I picked it out twice.
This is a nice tripod for under $100. It did take some getting use to. Once I learned how to set the tripod up, it has been easy to set up and take down. I like the foam on the legs.
Do be careful how the weight is distributed on the tripod! I almost had my tripod tip with the camera (with flash and teleconverter) on it. Luckily, I was inside when my near mishap happened.