![]() Indented on the bottom, which gives your thumb a nice anchor Think I like this quick release on the camera full time. In the end, I replaced the 300DX with a carbon fiber model with snap leg locks:)Ī few notes on the quick release plate: The jury is still out but I I initially thought I'd like the screw leg locks, since they're more secure than snap latches, but ultimately I didn't like how much time it took to deploy the tripod. I wish there had been a 330DX when I bought my 300DX. I liked this head, actually, finding it easy to use and firmly locking. Fortunately the Slik QR plates for this head are not overly expensive. I tend to leave QR plates on all camera and lenses with tripod mounts, all the time. I assume you can buy the bubbles somewhere that just stick I sure wish there were level markings or leveling bubbles on theģ30DX. Minor styling differences the leg locking mechanism is the only Hey Lisa, I actually looked at the 300DX as well. In any case, it has a nice fold up wing nut mechanism that makes it a very quick to remove without any tools. It is indented on the bottom, which gives your thumb a nice anchor underneath the camera. Here is a close up of the DX330 head (sans the quick release plate):Ī few notes on the quick release plate: The jury is still out but I think I like this quick release on the camera full time. Value for the money and competes very well with the equivalentīogen/Manfrotto models. It's a good sturdy tripod, with a good head. I have a 300DX tripod, not sure what the difference is compared to I assume you can buy the bubbles somewhere that just stick on? I sure wish there were level markings or leveling bubbles on the 330DX. Other than some minor styling differences the leg locking mechanism is the only thing that separates the two. Very secure leg locks, on the 300DX they're very sturdy screw type locks. A real value for the money and competes very well with the equivalent Bogen/Manfrotto models. I have a 300DX tripod, not sure what the difference is compared to the 330DX. Important note: You need to attach the G2 at a 45 degree angle forīest lever orientation (takes some trial and error). I can't imagine needingĪ more sturdy tripod for the G2, even with the heaviest lens you Overall, it is a good tripod for the price. I found that the levers locked down very well while the Screw control but you can also use the up/down screw control for Horizontal (rotate) control locks down with a hand Two turn and lock levers control Y and Z control (pitch and yaw as The legs and an (optional) short center post for getting very low. There are three preset locking positions for expanding Legs lock tightly with snap mechanisms (no screws) and are Say that for the money this is a good tripod. It is much lighter than any Bogen head/legs combo and is Legs/head combo with a quick release plate and weighs 3 1/2 pounds ![]() Head/leg combo and left with the Slik Pro 330DX. I went to a local camera store looking for a lower end Bogen I searched the forum an didn't find any mention of this tripod so Type in the item description in the search box and you should see the pciture (which can be enlarged), specification, etc. Important note: You need to attach the G2 at a 45 degree angle for best lever orientation (takes some trial and error). I can't imagine needing a more sturdy tripod for the G2, even with the heaviest lens you can put on it. ![]() I found that the levers locked down very well while the screw controls were a little weak. Horizontal (rotate) control locks down with a hand screw control but you can also use the up/down screw control for rotation. Two turn and lock levers control Y and Z control (pitch and yaw as I know them). There are three preset locking positions for expanding the legs and an (optional) short center post for getting very low. Legs lock tightly with snap mechanisms (no screws) and are independent. After snapping for a few days I have to say that for the money this is a good tripod. It is much lighter than any Bogen head/legs combo and is less that half the price. It's a 3-way pan tilt legs/head combo with a quick release plate and weighs 3 1/2 pounds (1.6 kg). It was $90USD, much less than I was willing to spend. I went to a local camera store looking for a lower end Bogen head/leg combo and left with the Slik Pro 330DX. I searched the forum an didn't find any mention of this tripod so thought I would post a mini review:
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