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Ravelli AVTP Professional 75mm Video Camera Tripod with Fluid Drag Head
- Professional 3-Segment Interlocking Crutch Type Legs
- Supports Video Cameras/SLRs up to 27LBS
- Dual Handled Head with Continuous Drag Fluid Movement for both Pan and Tilt Axis
- Universal 75mm Mounting Bowl
- Maximum Operating Height: 54.5″
Product Description
The Ravelli AVTP is a complete Professional 75mm Video Tripod including legs, mid-level spreader, dual fluid head and carry bag.
The legs are a 3-Segment Interlocking Crutch-Type design with a mid-level spreader providing oustanding stability for Video Cameras up to 27lbs. The legs utilize large ergonomic lock adjustment knobs and rubber feet for stability. Interchangeable heads connect to the legs using a standard 75mm bowl with a separate lock adjustment providing pan and tilt adjustment in addition to the head.
The head features dual continuous drag fluid movement for both 360 degree pan and 180 degree tilt as well as dual handles for more precise control. There are independent locks for both the the pan… More >>
Ravelli AVTP Professional 75mm Video Camera Tripod with Fluid Drag Head
R. Davison
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:03 am
I own a Bogen tripod for photography and needed a heavy duty tripod for videography. I took a gamble with this tripod and came out a winner! The build quality is almost as good as Bogen – my only gripe is that the adjuster handle for the vertical tilt tension is plastic. Other than that, materials and construction are top notch. The tension adjustment on the head is excellent. I bought this tripod with the wheels and i’m very happy with the overall quality. My constructive comment / suggestion is this: If you have a small video camera you will have to add weight to the base of the tripod as it is possible for the legs to move if the fluid head drag is set too stiff. There is a handy retractable hook on a cord from one of the legs that I’m assuming is for the purpose of hanging weight from. I hang a camera bag from this and it works wonderfully.
Rating: 5 / 5
Horror Nerd
December 3rd, 2009 at 2:24 am
Go ahead and read the product info listed. Because that is what you will get. This tripod is a good buy for anyone looking for a lower end light weight model. It seems like the best deal you can get for the money from what I have seen. I have no issues with it. Unless you need something with more bells and whistles this is an excellent purchase. Great for anyone starting out, or a good variable option. I was fully satisfied.
Rating: 4 / 5
Carcharhinus
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:01 am
There was a problem with the first head I received, (it didn’t maintain it’s level during a pan) but Cheetah Mounts quickly got me a new one that works fine. I don’t think you can go wrong with this tripod for the money
It’s sturdy and seems well made. The head pans and tilt quite well, if just a little stiff. Carrying bag is nice as well, also came with two camera plates. The spreaders are not adjustable.
Rating: 5 / 5
Xerxes J. Sangco
December 3rd, 2009 at 5:22 am
Pros:
*The legs alone are worth the price!
*Heavy and supports my Canon XHA1 no problem.
*Pans are nice and smooth.
*Gives off a professional look to impress clients.
*x2 sliding plates! Plus my Manfrotto 357 Plate fits the head perfectly!
*Pretty good carrying bag.
Cons:
*The head sticks when trying to tilt up and down slowly giving you the snap most cheap heads offer. I’ve tried all tension settings and I get the same result every time.
*Even with the screw taken off completely, panning left and right is so stiff, panning the tripod quickly can pull the entire tripod off it’s legs.
*The Tripod Head and the Ball leveler are reversed, which means if you wanted to replace the head, you’d have to purchase a ball leveler as well which goes for at least $50.
*Wish I could do something to replace the cheap rubber feet.
Other Thoughs:
*Buy this tripod for the legs as they are very well worth the price alone. I plan on replacing the head as I feel it’s causing more problems than solutions.
*Ravelli is very generous with their tripod accessories.
*I have to mount my XHA1 backwards because the tightening knob on the head gets in the way, but I have this same problem with my other mount as well.
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Product Update:
After posting this review, I was contacted by Cheetah Mounts about the product. Let me just say that they offer some of THE BEST customer service a company can offer. Less than a week after I posted this review, the friendly Cheetah Mount representative immediately sent me a new head without hesitation as he feared I may have received a bad tripod head.
The new head preforms slightly better. The snap in the tilt action is caused by the weight of my camera. I’m assuming it’s because the tripod head’s comfort zone is less than 8 lbs. Without the camera, the snap is gone which means lighter cameras should have no problem tilting and panning.
This is an excellent tripod with an excellent company to back it up. Do not hesitate to purchase this tripod, especially if you’re on a budget.
Rating: 4 / 5
D. Hartt
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:59 am
This tripod is heavy duty and perfect for larger video cameras. I have a canon XL2 that it works perfect for. But, it would not work well for a smaller camera or a still camera. I am very pleased.
Rating: 5 / 5