Author: BillyJimBob
Rating: 5
Review: So I was loving using this tripod, small and lightweight, fits in my camera bag rather than outside it. Then using it recently I moved it by lifting from the head or camera itself and the whole ball head pulled out from the tube nearly resulting in dropping my beloved A7RIV camera.. now baring in mind you are supposed to be able to put a camera upside down I wouldn't trust it not to fall apart and drop the camera! It just appears to be glued into the carbon fibre tube with no other support! I looked at so many alternatives and ended up with Vanguard as they have a good reputation for making quality goods! I'm now not sure what to believe.. it's only just out of the return date so need to speak to Amazon about getting it replaced.. needless to say I'm disappointed as I really wasn't expecting that to happen.. Seriously be careful with your expensive camera on this as it's relying on some glue to not fall off the tripod!! ***** UPDATE ***** I contacted Vanguard and they were quick to ask to send this one back to them and they was fairly quick in sending a new one out. It was clear on the new one there is a small 'pin' to hold the head secure into the tripod which was pushed all the way in on the faulty one.. In short good customer service so I'm happy again!