Adorama

Full review
I ordered one item (Bogan 718B Tripod w/head), order was processed and shipped promptly, order was received on time and in good condition.  Order was placed primarily upon the very good to excellent reviews that this product received.  Unfortunately, it appears that the previous reviewers were very, very easy to please.  I found the product to be minimally (barely) acceptable for my needs.  Although Adorama's price was/is excellent for this tripod/head (compared to other merchants), it is still almost twice the products actual value/worth - to me.  This four sectioned-leg tripod is adequately sturdy providing only two sections are extended.  Three sections extended, introduces too much vibration; four sections extended - is a joke.  One section extended, does not allow for a wide enough footprint to avoid being tippy.  The head is somewhat usefull providing the maximum load is no more than 1.5# (24 oz). However, I purchased this tripod to use with a Pentax PF-65 EDii Spotting Scope that weights 3# amd is 13" long with eyepiece.  Dispite other reviewer's suggesting that this product worked well with similar sized spotting scopes, the Bogan 718B tripod/head is just too light and too flimsy to use as a field tripod with a mid sized spotting scope.  It's one positive, with all legs colapsed (one leg extended) the quick-release mounting plate is only 18" +/- tall, thus allowing bench use (tabletop) at the range.  But, the quick release mount does not have a safety lock, thus great care must be utilized when placing/removing a scope or camera upon this tripod.  Overall: very, very disappointing.  I should send it back, a lot of trouble....