Thread: Looking for a Tripod Recommendation

So, I ordered the tripod that sharptonn suggested -- and it arrived in today's mail, only 13 days after being shipped (hat-tip to the USPS).

Sadly, upon opening the carton (no external signs of damage) I discovered that the "control arm" had been sheared-off, rendering the tripod useless (unless serving as a door-stop, or similar, counts as "useful"). Ought the seller have known to remove the "control arm", prior to packing/shipping? I think so -- it's threaded, and easily removed/attached. I'm crushed, took photos, and have requested a full refund.

FWIW, the tripod is all-metal -- solid and stable and beautifully constructed -- and...

Bummer. I could fix that. It's just a handle. You could epoxy a piece of PCV pipe or similar over the receiving end?

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Bummer. I could fix that. It's just a handle. You could epoxy a piece of PCV pipe or similar over the receiving end?

I wish it were that simple. The "control arm" is not "just a handle"; it's designed to not only move the camera along the x- and y-axes, but also to lock it in place, once the desired position is reached.

There are two other Telesar tripods (the all-metal ones) for sale on eBay, but they're almost three times the price of this one... plus shipping. But, first-things first: the refund!

I see. Mine is same. I never needed to snug it up as it always stayed where I put it.
Still, drill and remove stub. Some more threads on the shaft? If you can get that part off and send it, I think I can fix it.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

I see. Mine is same. I never needed to snug it up as it always stayed where I put it.
Still, drill and remove stub. Some more threads on the shaft? If you can get that part off and send it, I think I can fix it.

Thanks for offering! but that's way too involved. I filed for a refund, seller wants it returned, I don't own a printer, wrote seller asking to print-and-send me shipping label, no answer, called eBay support -- they're sending it to me.

I just bid-on and bought this tripod.



For the love of SOTD/FOTD photos

Looks like a good one!

Originally Posted by JBHoren

Thanks for offering! but that's way too involved. I filed for a refund, seller wants it returned, I don't own a printer, wrote seller asking to print-and-send me shipping label, no answer, called eBay support -- they're sending it to me.

I just bid-on and bought this tripod.

For the love of SOTD/FOTD photos

I hope you asked this seller to make sure that everything is packed so nothing gets damaged as in your previous purchase--

Originally Posted by cudarunner

I hope you asked this seller to make sure that everything is packed so nothing gets damaged as in your previous purchase--

And y'know what? I did just that! Of course, I tried to do so in a less-than my normal bull-in-a-china-shop style. He wrote back, giving me a thumbs-up. I can't wait to get it! It's bad enough, shaving with shaky hands; but taking photos? Fagedaboudit! I hope future SOTD/FOTD photos will bear witness.