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BookmarkSLIK's exclusive A.M.T. super Aluminum-Magnesium-Titanium alloy legs make the PRO 340 BH tripod in black very steady. The A.M.T. alloy has a 40% greater strength to weight ratio than standard aluminum. This makes the legs lighter and stronger than the standard metal used in most tripods. This compact tripod has 4 legs sections to collapse down to just over 20 inches, making the PRO 340 BH great for traveling and backpacking. The PRO 340 BH makes setting up easy with secure, speed-release leg locks. Padded leg wraps make the tripod more comfortable to carry. 3-position, multi-angle leg locks allow easy set-up on uneven ground or steps. The PRO 340 BH has a gearless center column that unscrews into two pieces converting the top piece into a short column. This feature combined with the adjustable leg angle locks allows the tripod to be lowered to 10 inches for very low angle or macro photography inthe field. The PRO 340 BH has stable all-metal SBH-200DQ ball head with easy-to-use quick release. _ The all new SBH-200DQ ball head has two bubble levels built in for leveling of the camera for panoramics or just making sure the camera is leveled when setting up on unevensurfaces. An easy to use all metal quick release system makes mounting the camera fast and simple. The SBH-200DQ head can be removed and the tripod legs have a standard 1/4-20 mount thread, giving the tripod a wide variety of head options. The legs can handle up to 8.8 lbs of prop
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Slik Pro 340-BH AMT 4-Section Pro Tripod – (Max Height: 57.75″)
$149.95
Listed Under: Pro Series
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Binding : ElectronicsBrand : SlikItemDimensions : Label : SlikManufacturer : SlikMPN : 613344PackageQuantity : 1ProductGroup : PhotographyProductTypeName : CAMERA_TRIPODPr..
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This is the 2nd Slik Pro 340-BH AMT that I have purchased. It was a gift for my daughter. It is a slight variation from my original purchase because the first time I only had ordered the legs. (I had a ball head from a previous tripod purchase that I use.) That being said, I can’t personally tell you how well this ball head works. I can tell you however the rest of the tripod is perfect. It is sturdily built. and operates smoothly. I prefer the thumb lock legs to the twist locks found on other brands because they set up quicker and are easy to operate. The 340-BH AMT is perfect for close-up nature photography because the legs spread out (at different locking levels), letting you get close to the ground to shoot close ups of low botanical or other ground level subjects. You can even shoot the undersides of subjects which is a viewpoint often forgotten (or not known) to less experienced photographers. When doing this, you invert the center column so that the camera is under the tripod. That way you can lower your camera right down to your subject. I would suggest that if you are working this way, you should consider having an accessory right angle finder to use with your brand of camera. I also purchased Slik’s 6″ column accessory that can be used to exchange with the one that comes with the tripod for your convenience. You remove the furnished center column and exchange the ball headto the shorter one. Then insert the shorter assembly back into the tripod in it’s place. If you know you are going to do a lot of this low work, it is a modest convenient investment. On the high end now, (for myself, at 5′ 9″), I wish that the tripod was a little taller in order for me to shoot standing full upright, I often have to shoot with the center column extended. If the tripod was not as sturdy as it is, this could be a problem. Because of the convenient collapsed size, this could be a trade-off if you are taller. You would have to shoot slightly hunched over. When I first started shooting in the early 1980′s I worked with a Vivitar brand of tripod that is not made anymore. The Slik Pro 340-BH AMT has all of the features that were on this tripod what were important to me to do my style of photography.. I am glad I found it.
I just bought a second copy of this tripod. That’s how much I like this product. For the cost, I really don’t think there is anything better. I hike with all of my photo gear, so weight is key for me. This guy is very light. I looked at other manufacturers who make similar models and none compare to how light this Slik is until you get into carbon fiber, but those are more than twice the price. The ball head is basic and does everything I need. Even without all the latest safety gizmos, I still trust the head and plate to hold my gear secure. I love the split column. With other manufacturers you have to buy a second to have a shorter reach. Anyway, like I said, for the money there is nothing better. My only minor complaint is that the rubber leg ends are not on tight enough. I lost two of them before taking the third one off. Since then, I’ve been using the bare metal. Oh, well, it still does its job. When I receive the next one I’ll super glue the caps on to the ends of the legs.
I bought this locally at a Ritz camera retail store. I looked very closely at this and the Manfrotto 190 series and felt this is an all around better product then the Manfrotto 190 series. Here are the benefits I found in the Slik tripod.
Pros (compared to Manfrotto 190 series):
- Noticeably lighter (I carry my tripod around a lot so this was a big factor)
- Lower cost (because it included a ball head)
- Comes with SBH-200DQ ball head
- Ball head has two axis levels which is much nicer then the manfrotto ball heads I saw, this was also a big selling point for me
Cons:
None I could find, better then the manfrotto for everything I needed
Well made and very sturdy. Ball head is smooth and easy to operate. Would have given five stars but to raise center shaft you must have small hands to fit between Tri legs where they meet at the top. there is a twist adjustment 3 or so inches below. hard to fit hands in to rotate to tighten or loosen. Looks great with my new Nikon D-40. I captured some great night moon shots with it. Im very happy with this purchase. Good looking product.