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Magnus VT-4000 Tripod System with Fluid Head
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Brand | Magnus |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Camera |
Special Feature | adjustable-panning, Tripod Holder |
Material | Aluminum, Rubber |
Item Weight | 4 Kilograms |
Weight Limit | 8.8 Pounds |
Maximum Height | 150 Centimeters |
Tripod Head Type | Fluid Heads |
Minimum Height | 27.6 Inches |
About this item
- Supports 8.8 lb (4 kg)
- 65mm Ball Diameter
- 2-Stage Leg Design
- Height Adjustment Range - 27.6" to 59"
- Middle Spreader
- Fixed Counter Balance
- Fixed Pan / Tilt Drag
- +20/-25mm Slide Range
- With Quick Release Plate
- Tilt Angle +90° / -60°
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Stability | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Sturdiness | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Light weight | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | — | 4.3 | 3.6 |
Value for money | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Sold By | M Z Photo | SIRUI USA | Magicline | SmallRig | LobicUS | Lixinshunyi |
compatible devices | Camera | Camera | Canon Camera, Nikon Camera, Sony Camera, Camera, Camcorder, Video Camcorder | Camera | Camera | Camera, Camcorder |
tripod head type | Fluid Heads | Video Heads | Fluid Heads | Video Heads | Fluid Heads | Fluid Heads, Video Heads |
material | Rubber, Aluminum | Aluminum | Rubber, Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
minimum height | 27.6 inches | 36 inches | 29.9 inches | — | — | 33 inches |
maximum height | 150 centimeters | 74.8 inches | 70.9 inches | 191 centimeters | 180 centimeters | 189 centimeters |
weight | 4 kilograms | 8.8 pounds | 8.8 pounds | 4380 grams | 8.4 pounds | 174.47 ounces |
leg sections | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 31.1 x 6.5 x 6.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 8.8 pounds |
ASIN | B008OM1GCW |
Item model number | VT-4000 VT4000 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #865 in Complete Tripod Units |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 24, 2012 |
Manufacturer | Magnus |
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Product Description
- Supports loads up to 8.8 lb (4 kg)
- Features a 65mm ball base
- Two-way fluid head for smooth motion
- Fixed counter-balance spring set to 3.3 lb (1.5 kg) provides smoother tilt movements
- 2-stage design allows you to adjust the height of the tripod from 27.6" to 59" (70 to 150 cm)
- Middle spreader provides enhanced stability by holding the tripod legs in locked position
- Provides fixed counter balance, pan, and tilt drag
- Allows you to leverage the slide range of +20 / -25mm to enable travel capabilities - essential in balancing uneven configurations
- Provides camera mounting via a slide plate that can be attached via a 0.25" (6.35mm) screw with video pin
- Offers tilt angle adjustments from +90° to -60°
- Ground spikes for outdoor use and convenient retractable rubber feet for delicate floor surfaces
- Weighs 7.9 lb (3.6 kg)
Magnus VT-4000 Specs
Load Capacity: 8.8 lb (4 kg)
Maximum Height: 59.0" (150 cm)
Minimum Height: 27.6" (70.1 cm)
Folded Length: 30.3" (77 cm)
Leveling Bubble/Illuminated: Yes/no
Weight: 7.9 lb (3.6 kg)
Counter Balance System: Fixed counter-balance spring @ 3.3 lb (1.5 kg)
Quick Release/Wedge Plate: Yes/no
Balance Plate: Yes
Slide Range: +20/-25mm
Tilt Drag: Yes
Tilt Range: +90/-60°
Tilt Lock: Yes
Pan Lock: Yes
Head Attachment Fitting: 65 mm half bowl
Material: Anodized aluminum
Leg Stages/Sections: 2/3
Leg Lock Type: Flip locks
Independent Leg Spread: No
Spiked/Retractable Feet: Yes/yes
Center Brace: Yes (mid-level
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Customers like the ease of use, value, and sturdiness of the camera tripod. For example, they mention it's simple, yet sturdy, and easy to set up. Some appreciate the performance, smoothness, and quality. That said, opinions are mixed on adjustability, and portability.
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Customers like the sturdiness of the camera tripod. They mention that it's very solid when locked in place, has a smooth head, and high-quality material. It's substantial, stable, and doesn't have to worry about it falling over. It holds the 35mm DSLR rock solid and allows for excellent time. It has shaky when extended, but it'll take stable video at long range.
"...This is the best tripod in terms of affordability, durability, and functionality. It's in between cheap tripods to manfrotto tripods...." Read more
"...Rugged!The carrying case is a decent quality one! (Imagine that!)It's a monster!Cons:It's a monster!..." Read more
"...resistance adjustment, portable for transportation, but not shaky when extended. I am on a very small budget...." Read more
"For the money, this is an amazing tripod.Very solid and sturdy. On the heavy side, but I don’t worry about my gear threaded on it...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the camera tripod. They mention that it has a smooth fluid action, and it pans and tilts smoothly. They also appreciate the intuitive controls and the smooth movement when moving the head. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...monster size for my little camera, but I'll tell you what, it is so smooth panning. Vertical and horizontal panning is the smoothest I've seen!..." Read more
"...The tripod is perfect for it. It is simple, yet sturdy. Smooth panning and tilting, useful resistance adjustment, portable for transportation, but..." Read more
"...Just about everything is metal that matters. Everything feels good and solid...." Read more
"...The head itself is very smooth in panning and tilting and has a long handle that can mount to either left or right side easily with a simple screw..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the camera tripod. They say it's a great product for the price, with a nice fluid head. Some customers also mention that the quality is great for the money. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...My Opinion-----------------This is the best tripod in terms of affordability, durability, and functionality...." Read more
"...But all in all you really do get a lot of tripod for the money. Just about everything is metal that matters. Everything feels good and solid...." Read more
"...-cost video equipment, and they were dead-on about the solid quality for a reasonable price...." Read more
"I know this tripod is highly rated for the price but I ended up returning it. The fluid head was far from perfect and expect more for $200...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera tripod. They mention that it is a great product, with sturdy legs and a good ball head. Customers also say that it's a professional tripod for video and photo work, with mechanisms that make for professional-looking videos.
"...It also looks amazing. The three retractable legs are easily adjustable with tightening flip locks...." Read more
"For the money, this is an amazing tripod.Very solid and sturdy. On the heavy side, but I don’t worry about my gear threaded on it...." Read more
"Love it! A nice, tall tripod with a good ball head for leveling and a very solid and smooth pan/tilt head...." Read more
"...in the middle, it simply folds out. The leg posts are very nice though and seem to hold just fine when I cannot put the legs all the way out...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the camera tripod. They mention that it works well for their video and photo projects, is effective, and functional. Some say that it's perfect for what it does and works well with their DSLR. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...This is the best tripod in terms of affordability, durability, and functionality. It's in between cheap tripods to manfrotto tripods...." Read more
"...the first fluid head I've ever used, but it's really smooth and works really well.The quick-release plate is big and solid...." Read more
"...Feels rock stable and works well for broadcasting meetups live on YouTube, which is my use case...." Read more
"...The fluid head works great and the legs are strong. The 8lb weight will keep it sturdy on the ground even in moderate wind...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the camera tripod. For example, they say it's simple, yet sturdy, and easy to open and install. That said, they appreciate the intuitive controls and smooth movement when moving the head. That being said, some say it makes videography so much easier.
"...Pros:Very smooth panning vertical and horizontal.Easy to setup.Comes with an allen wrench to adjust tightness of leg closures...." Read more
"...The tripod is perfect for it. It is simple, yet sturdy...." Read more
"...very smooth head, high-quality material, and easy to use. Love it!" Read more
"...The fluid head is smooth, easy to use, and has a very reliable bubble...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the portability of the camera tripod. Some mention that it's fairly light to move around and take to the road with, while others say that it is a little heavy.
"...It supports up to 6.6lbs or 3kg and it weighs slightly less than 8 pounds. It can support just about any Cannon DSLR or Camcorder...." Read more
"...Smooth panning and tilting, useful resistance adjustment, portable for transportation, but not shaky when extended. I am on a very small budget...." Read more
"...Very solid and sturdy. On the heavy side, but I don’t worry about my gear threaded on it...." Read more
"...The tripod fits perfectly in my bag, and there's even about a 1/4" left." Read more
Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the camera tripod. Some mention that the head adjusts with a level so you get a Level shot on uneven terrain, and the three retractable legs are easily adjustable with tightening flip locks. However, others say that the tension for the pan and tilt is not adjustable, there is no adjustment in the spreader, and it does not allow for digital cameras tilt.
"...The feet of the legs have adjustable rubber pads that can be screwed down to use metal spikes just in case you're shooting outside or in the grass...." Read more
"...It is simple, yet sturdy. Smooth panning and tilting, useful resistance adjustment, portable for transportation, but not shaky when extended...." Read more
"...(according to my instructor) is that the tension for the pan and tilt is not adjustable unless you tighten down the locks a little and work against..." Read more
"Love it! A nice, tall tripod with a good ball head for leveling and a very solid and smooth pan/tilt head...." Read more
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To start off my review I just wanted to mention that this product was not provided to me at a discount or free and I purchased it with my own funds.
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So what comes inside the box?
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(1x) Magnus VT-3000 Professional High Perform Tri-pod
(1x) Adjustable lever
(1x) VT-QRP300 Quick Release Plate
(1x) Carrying Case
(1x) Instructions
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The Design & Overall Functionality
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I bought this tri-pod to do You Tube videos as a tech product reviewer. I found out, the hard way, you really need a fluid head tripod if you want to get solid B-roll on a product and this tripod is all around fantastic for such projects and the like!
To begin, the legs are made of anodized aluminum which makes it really sturdy and durable. It also looks amazing. The three retractable legs are easily adjustable with tightening flip locks. The feet of the legs have adjustable rubber pads that can be screwed down to use metal spikes just in case you're shooting outside or in the grass. The height can reach up to 61 inches and as low as 28.6 inches. It supports up to 6.6lbs or 3kg and it weighs slightly less than 8 pounds. It can support just about any Cannon DSLR or Camcorder.
Note - it is a bit tiresome to lug around due to its weight.
The main reason why I purchase this tripod was due to the fact it had a tilting and panning fluid head, but not only that but it comes with a 65mm ball base so you can adjust the head even if the legs are uneven. This is done magnificently well due to the fact that the fluid head is counter-balanced which gives yields some resistance when panning and tilting resulting in a more fluid shot.There is a level right under the fluid head and it comes with a release plate so you can interchange between cameras easier. The panning and tilting lever is adjustable and can be attached to either side of the fluid head. This tripod has increased my level of professionalism by leaps and bounds. I film with a Galaxy S7 & S7 edge and they work fine with the Magnus. Mind you the tripod head itself is not removable so you can't take it off and put it on another tripod or slider.
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My Opinion
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This is the best tripod in terms of affordability, durability, and functionality. It's in between cheap tripods to manfrotto tripods. I have nothing but praise for the Magnus VT-3000. This is made for the intermediate photographer, or You Tuber. The only thing that could have made this tripod better was if the fluid head was detachable.
My verdict, if you're looking to step up your quality and professionalism this is a must. If you're a novice I would recommend a cheaper option until you are fully dedicated to your craft. If you feel you want to make an investment right off the bat than this would be the time to do it.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2017
To start off my review I just wanted to mention that this product was not provided to me at a discount or free and I purchased it with my own funds.
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So what comes inside the box?
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(1x) Magnus VT-3000 Professional High Perform Tri-pod
(1x) Adjustable lever
(1x) VT-QRP300 Quick Release Plate
(1x) Carrying Case
(1x) Instructions
==========================================
The Design & Overall Functionality
-----------------------------------------------
I bought this tri-pod to do You Tube videos as a tech product reviewer. I found out, the hard way, you really need a fluid head tripod if you want to get solid B-roll on a product and this tripod is all around fantastic for such projects and the like!
To begin, the legs are made of anodized aluminum which makes it really sturdy and durable. It also looks amazing. The three retractable legs are easily adjustable with tightening flip locks. The feet of the legs have adjustable rubber pads that can be screwed down to use metal spikes just in case you're shooting outside or in the grass. The height can reach up to 61 inches and as low as 28.6 inches. It supports up to 6.6lbs or 3kg and it weighs slightly less than 8 pounds. It can support just about any Cannon DSLR or Camcorder.
Note - it is a bit tiresome to lug around due to its weight.
The main reason why I purchase this tripod was due to the fact it had a tilting and panning fluid head, but not only that but it comes with a 65mm ball base so you can adjust the head even if the legs are uneven. This is done magnificently well due to the fact that the fluid head is counter-balanced which gives yields some resistance when panning and tilting resulting in a more fluid shot.There is a level right under the fluid head and it comes with a release plate so you can interchange between cameras easier. The panning and tilting lever is adjustable and can be attached to either side of the fluid head. This tripod has increased my level of professionalism by leaps and bounds. I film with a Galaxy S7 & S7 edge and they work fine with the Magnus. Mind you the tripod head itself is not removable so you can't take it off and put it on another tripod or slider.
==========================================================================================================
My Opinion
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This is the best tripod in terms of affordability, durability, and functionality. It's in between cheap tripods to manfrotto tripods. I have nothing but praise for the Magnus VT-3000. This is made for the intermediate photographer, or You Tuber. The only thing that could have made this tripod better was if the fluid head was detachable.
My verdict, if you're looking to step up your quality and professionalism this is a must. If you're a novice I would recommend a cheaper option until you are fully dedicated to your craft. If you feel you want to make an investment right off the bat than this would be the time to do it.
Axiom Brevity
==========
If you found this review helpful please hit the helpful button. You can also check out all my other reviews on You Tube @ Axiom Brevity.
Thank you for your time.
I shoot video for my wife's middle-school band concerts (she's the teacher.) I pan across the students during the concert. Now, I realize I'm shooting for a DVD for some middle-school students to watch and it doesn't need top quality panning, but I want quality.
I also do some video shooting here and there for my kids, for my work, etc. Again, I don't need perfection, but I want it!
So I have been searching a zillion reviews trying to find a decent tripod for video and all the reviews here on Amazon are all over the board! So I finally took the plunge and bought a mid-priced tripod for around $75. Although it claimed fluid head, it didn't have it. So I returned it and decided to spend the big bucks (for an amateur) on this one.
First of all, this thing is sturdy. Very sturdy. It feels solid and is not some cheap plastic thing. I enjoy the height. It does not have a telescoping middle piece like so many of the other ones do. I thought I'd miss that, but it just adds to the stability and ruggedness of this.
I'm 5'10" and it stands at about my mouth/nose level.
My little Sony Handy-cam can barely be seen on the top of this thing! The tripod is a monster size for my little camera, but I'll tell you what, it is so smooth panning. Vertical and horizontal panning is the smoothest I've seen! I love this tripod so much!
Pros:
Very smooth panning vertical and horizontal.
Easy to setup.
Comes with an allen wrench to adjust tightness of leg closures.
Quick connect is easy to use.
Multi-positions available for panning arm.
Rugged!
The carrying case is a decent quality one! (Imagine that!)
It's a monster!
Cons:
It's a monster! Large footprint for my tastes, but needs to be because of its height and ability to hold a decent camera.
The price is high for someone who doesn't take lots of video, but it is worth it especially compared to what else is out there.
I realize that many of you reading this are probably not the novice I am. But if you are a novice who wants quality in their videos, then get this tripod. I love it.
Very solid and sturdy. On the heavy side, but I don’t worry about my gear threaded on it.
If I had any gripes, one would be the ball adjustment under the head is tough to get to sometimes. And second, with the rest of the tripod feeling nice and sturdy, the spanner that holds the legs out feels really cheap. I took off a star for those reasons. But all in all you really do get a lot of tripod for the money. Just about everything is metal that matters. Everything feels good and solid. Haven’t had it long so time will tell, but my initial impressions are that this is a great buy.
I have more expensive video tripods and heads, but I feel as good about this tripod as I do with some of my much more expensive ones.
Top reviews from other countries
GOOD POINTS:
comes with a head which saves so much time worrying about which legs and head to get separately, although you can get different head or legs.
the fluid head is really smooth and has good drag controls
love the re positioning handle
Good Height the screen on my camera is level with my eyes :)
the spikes on the feet are good as they hold it sturdy, recommended to use them on carpet as well as the rubber feet will sit on top and will wobble slightly.
the leg locking is really good as it keeps the legs together.
lightweight, so is easy to carry around in the supplied bag
the bag comes in is really useful, just need to remember the handles are offset slightly so as to compensate for the imbalance between the head and the legs.
made mostly of metal which makes it hard wearing and robust
BAD POINTS
the legs aren't as sturdy as they say they are, but it doesn't affect the video
the quick release plate is a bit fiddly at first, you have to use a screwdriver/coin to do it up, you get used to it after a bit.
GENERALLY
you get a great tripod for video, not great for photos as you cant move it quickly but personally i don't mind as i rarely use a tripod to take photos.
really good proffessional feel, i always feel really, spesh, when i use this!
for the price it is absolutely great, i am loving mine.