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Light weight	—	4.7	4.6	4.2	4.5	4.6
Sturdiness	—	3.7	4.2	4.2	4.3	4.2
Value for money	—	—	4.4	3.8	4.8	4.4
Versatility	—	4.0	—	4.6	4.2	—
Stability	—	3.7	4.3	—	—	4.3
Sold By	—	Happy Campers G10	JOILCAN USA Store	Victiv Official	Wanfaau	JOILCAN USA Store
compatible devices	Camera, Camcorder	Universal	Camera, Phone, projector, Spotting Scopes	Camera/Action Camera, iPhone 13/ 13 pro/ 13 pro max, iPhone 12 / 12 pro/ 12 pro max/ 12 mini, iPhone 11/ 11 Pro Max/ 11 pro/ X/ XS max/ XR/10, iPhone 8 plus/ iPhone 8/ 7/ 7 plus；Note 20/ 20 ultra/ 10/ Note 10 plus/ Note 9/Note 9+/Note 8/ Note 8, Samsung galaxy S22/S21/S20/ S20+/S10/S10+/S9, OnePlus 8/8Pro/8T/9/9R/9RT/9Pro；Pixel 5/ Pixel 4a 5G/ Pixel 4a etc	iPhone 15 Pro Max/ 15 Pro/ 15/iPhone 14 Pro Max/ 14 Pro/ 14/iPhone 13 Pro Max/ 13 Pro/ 13/ iPhone SE/ iPhone 12/ 12 pro/ 12 pro max/ 12 mini/ 11/ 11 Pro Max/ 11 pro/ X/ XS max/ XR/10, iPhone 8 plus/ iPhone 8/ 7/ 7 plus/6S / 6/Samsung Galaxy S22/ S21 Series/ Galaxy Z Flip/ NOTE/ Google Pixel Series/ One Plus 1+Series	iPhone 14 13 12 11 Pro/XS/XR/MAX/8/8 Plus/X/7 Plus/7/6s Plus/6s/6 Plus/6, Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus /S10/S8 Plus /S8 /S9 Plus /S9 /Note 8, DSLR, action camera, webcam, or digital camera
tripod head type	Ball Heads, Pan Heads	Ball Heads	Pan Heads	Adjustable head	Ball Heads	Pan Heads
material	Aluminum	Plastic	Aluminum	Aluminum	Alloy Steel	Aluminum
minimum height	—	5 inches	19 inches	45 centimeters	74 inches	19 inches
maximum height	63 inches	5 inches	74 inches	180 centimeters	1 centimeters	74 inches
weight	—	4 ounces	2.6 pounds	1.05 pounds	—	—

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Product Dimensions

25 x 5 x 5 inches

Item Weight

3.89 pounds

ASIN

B001MYL1AQ

Item model number

ST-400

Customer Reviews

4.1 423 ratings

4.1 out of 5 stars

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

April 2, 2004

Manufacturer

Dolica

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Product Description

Dolica’s 63" Light-Weight Tripod is ideal for both indoor and outdoor photography and video recording It is perfect for events, sports activity, capturing that one amazing shot Designed for use with small Point-N-Shoot cameras or 35mm cameras and camcorders Tripod Features: Ultra light-weight construction and able to support up to 7.8 lbs Base thread: 3/8" 3- way panhead, quick release plate and bubble level, 90 degree vertical platform Geared elevator and center brace carrying handle Quick release leg locks and non-slip rubber feet.

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ST-400 Camera and Camcorder Alluminum Alloy Tripod and Ball Head

Features

Tripod and Ball Head Technical Details

Maximum height: 63 inches
Minimum height: 24 inches
Closed height: 25 inches
Net weight: 3.2 lbs
Max weight: 7.8 lbs
Leg sections: 3
Material: aluminum alloy
Color: grey

Ball Head Technical Details

Base thread: 3/8 inch
Quick release thread: 1/4 inch
Panoramic angle: Horizontal 360°
Material: Plastic
Color: Black

Features

3-Way pan head with integrated bubble level
90 degree vertical platform
Center leg lock leveler and counter weight hook
Geared center column elevator
3-leg sections with quick release leg locks
Non-slip rubber feet

Incluses a tripod carry case

Warranty
1 years

Customer reviews

4.1 out of 5

423 global ratings

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Customers say

Customers like the sturdiness, value, weight and performance of the camera tripod. For example, they mention it's a good budget entry level tripod, works great for the application and is easy to carry. That said, some say it'll be a great addition to any photography collection.

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207 customers mention169 positive38 negative

Customers like the sturdiness of the camera tripod. They mention that it's rated to hold up to 11 pounds, makes for an extra secure and steady platform, and the head height crank is smooth and sturdy. The tripod is lightweight yet feels solid, and holds the camera steady. However, some customers reported that the moving parts were loose. They tightened them easily. The head rotates smoothly and locks, and an integrated handle makes moving it very easy.

"...Dolica ST-650 Tripod is True to its description.... lightweight yet sturdy, easy no nonsense maneuverability and mechanisms, extends to about 6 ft.,..." Read more

"...All moving parts were loose,easily tightened, including the geared center post which goes up with ease...." Read more

"Pros:- Plenty sturdy for point and shoot and small video cameras...." Read more

"I'm really shocked by this tripod. For the price, it's quite heavy duty, functional, and worked fine right of the box...." Read more

138 customers mention130 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the tripod. They say it's a good budget entry level tripod, and well worth the money spent. They also mention that it'd be hard to find a tripod this tall and sturdy for the price.

"...All in all, was a great price for a Great Reliable Product..." Read more

"...All in all a great tripod for the price and worth much more." Read more

"...Very light- Folds up to a pretty compact size- Good price- Carrying handle (not really needed IMO)-..." Read more

"...All in all though, this is a decent tripod for the price (I got it for $20 with the Amazon Prime trial), and it will serve it's purpose...." Read more

109 customers mention98 positive11 negative

Customers like the weight of the camera tripod. They say it's light enough and sturdy enough to do what they want from it. Some mention that it'll hold heavy cameras well.

"This Dolica ST-650 Tripod is True to its description.... lightweight yet sturdy, easy no nonsense maneuverability and mechanisms, extends to about 6..." Read more

"...Very light- Folds up to a pretty compact size- Good price- Carrying handle (not really needed IMO)-..." Read more

"...It says it can take up to 11 pounds. The tripod weighs a little over 4 pounds...." Read more

"...for live pans on video but it was sturdy enough and I did love the light weight, carrying grip and the case...." Read more

85 customers mention76 positive9 negative

Customers like the performance of the tripod. For example, they mention it works well for their application, it has lots of functionality, and it works fine for stationary shooting. That said, some say the head unit does well and can see it holding up for the life of the product.

"...I am getting the Sony Nex C3 to use with this tripod. Will work great...." Read more

"...I'm about 6'2" and have no problem using it.- Good features and easy to use - level, pan and tilt lock, portrait mode, crank elevator with..." Read more

"...For the price, it's quite heavy duty, functional, and worked fine right of the box...." Read more

"...- It IS a tension head, and although the vertical tension knob works wonders, the horizontal knob is crap in comparison-..." Read more

74 customers mention69 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera tripod. They mention that it's well-made, decent, and easy to carry and extend. Some say that the case is also very neat and easy carry. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...Plus it has a nice sleek profile and look to it......." Read more

"...I think it is very sturdy. Seems well constructed and has a nice black canvas back with a strap for slinging over your shoulder...." Read more

"An inexpensive, decent tripod choice for camera or videocam, as it will certainly hold those well and adjust to a wide range of positions...." Read more

"...I have not used the tripod yet but it is nice and light and straps well to the side of my Amazon camera/laptop backpack...." Read more

48 customers mention44 positive4 negative

Customers find the camera tripod easy to use. They mention that it has a sturdy construction, is very stable, and is incredibly convenient. They also say that it's quick to erect or collapse, has geared center post that goes up with ease, and that it is pretty easy to figure out as a first time user.

"...is True to its description.... lightweight yet sturdy, easy no nonsense maneuverability and mechanisms, extends to about 6 ft.,..." Read more

"...loose,easily tightened, including the geared center post which goes up with ease. I am 6'2" and this unit is great for my height...." Read more

"...Good features and easy to use - level, pan and tilt lock, portrait mode, crank elevator with lock (not sure what this is actually called).-..." Read more

"...Which sums up this entire tripod, really - It's incredibly convenient, and all of the locking mechanisms work much better than you would expect...." Read more

36 customers mention21 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the smoothness of the tripod. Some mention that it's very smooth panning, while others say that it does not pan smoothly in any direction.

"...Panning is smooth...." Read more

"...I'm using a canon T3i on this tripod, and it the panning is terrible. The tilt however is quite smooth...." Read more

"...The panning (horizontal) ultimately is smooth, but it starts with a jerk, with seems to be the result of a loose part (maybe just mine?)-..." Read more

"...After getting the replacement I was quite happy. It definitely isn't great for live pans on video but it was sturdy enough and I did love the light..." Read more

33 customers mention9 positive24 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the camera tripod. They mention that the tripod wobbles quite a bit, drifts a little, and flops around. The head of the tripod does not swivel easily and the camera tends to move left or right. The problem is in the torsional rigidity of the product, as it does not move smoothly.

"...Cons:- The locks for sliding the legs in and out are a bit sticky...." Read more

"...With only two or one extensions extended, it wobbles quite a bit, especially with panning-..." Read more

"...well balanced, sits level thanks to the leveling meter, no falling, sliding, or tilting, etc...." Read more

"...Just flopped around. I wish I could be more forth coming on HOW and the precise mechanism that seemed to snap, but I couldn't quite figure it out...." Read more

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leon b.

Can't Go Wrong with Dolica

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2015

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This Dolica ST-650 Tripod is True to its description.... lightweight yet sturdy, easy no nonsense maneuverability and mechanisms, extends to about 6 ft., well balanced, sits level thanks to the leveling meter, no falling, sliding, or tilting, etc. (spring loaded hook for adding weight...I switched mine for a more sturdier hook though)
All in all, was a great price for a Great Reliable Product (and with moderate use and various terrain and conditions, it has lasted me for 4 years without any major issues or problems at all). Plus it has a nice sleek profile and look to it....
Dolica continues to fulfill it's goal of providing Outstanding Products and Exemplary Helpful Customer Satisfaction. If you have any issues with their products they go above and beyond to solve whatever it is and to ensure that you are satisfied with your purchase.
Believe It!... Becuz I said It! So Buy Something!

Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2011

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Just receive mine today. What a surprise for the little money I spent on this. For me it seemed very heavy duty and well built. With panning and tilting their are allot of knobs that allow adjustments for each part of this unit . Up down, side by side, the geared center post all have lock downs. The geared center post raises and lowers very easily. Maybe I was lucky in my unit because I have read other reviews concerning stiffness, not so on my unit. All moving parts were loose,easily tightened, including the geared center post which goes up with ease. I am 6'2" and this unit is great for my height. Unit also comes with a nice black canvas cover. Could not be more happy with this unit. I am getting the Sony Nex C3 to use with this tripod. Will work great. Another nice feature is that the head can tilt vertically almost instantaneously for this type of photography. There is also a quick release lock that removes the head to screw on your camera. No screwdrivers are needed to attach your camera. All in all a great tripod for the price and worth much more.

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2010

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Pros:
- Plenty sturdy for point and shoot and small video cameras. I haven't tested with a big SLR, but it seems like it would do fine and has a hook for a weight as well.
- Easy to use quick release plate
- Tall enough for most purposes. I'm about 6'2" and have no problem using it.
- Good features and easy to use - level, pan and tilt lock, portrait mode, crank elevator with lock (not sure what this is actually called).
- Very light
- Folds up to a pretty compact size
- Good price
- Carrying handle (not really needed IMO)
- Comes with a bag

Cons:
- The locks for sliding the legs in and out are a bit sticky. It does make it seem the thing isn't going to collapse, but they're not very easy to open.
- One of the clamps broke and would not fasten. Fortunately it was just the plastic piece that provides resistance to the clamp, so I stuffed some pipe cleaner into the space and now it works again. This doesn't inspire a lot of confidence though.
- I could not find a Dolica spare quick release plate from anyone. I finally found a compatible one from a different manufacturer, it's a Sunpak SP620-731. That plate is bigger and doesn't seem quite as high quality as the Dolica one, but it fits and it's inexpensive.
- I emailed Dolica about a spare QR plate and they never responded, so I can't really say anything good about their customer service, at least via email.

I recommend this tripod unless you will need extra quick release plates. In that case I would look for something that you know you can get original equipment extras for.

71 people found this helpful

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Lizard

Surprising, absolutely!

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2011

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I'm really shocked by this tripod. For the price, it's quite heavy duty, functional, and worked fine right of the box. I'm not particularly sure what happened to the other people who are unhappy with it - One could only assume that there were QC issues at one point or another. However, as of writing this, I do believe such issues were fleshed out.

I bought two and both function well beyond their price point.

First of all, my main camera is a Pentax K-r. This tripod is more than heavy enough to accommodate it without the need of a counter weight. Getting it balanced was a tad tricky - There are 2 liquid levels build in to help you get a good idea of rather or not the tripod legs are even or not. I found that, even with the bubble dead center, it was much more prudent to trust your own eyes - In my case, I had to over compensate one of the legs in order to get it balanced. Strangely enough, the bubble remained center on the balance even after raising the single leg.

Panning is smooth. Being left handed, I don't find the placement of the handle awkward at all - Of course, right handed people might be a little bothered by it.

The camera mounts via the traditional screw, which is connected to a detachable plate that clips in to the top of the tripod. This allows you to move around the camera without having to unscrew it every time you do so, keeping the option to switch to hand as simple as twisting a knob. Which sums up this entire tripod, really - It's incredibly convenient, and all of the locking mechanisms work much better than you would expect. If I didn't spend 17.99 on this unit I would of assumed it was easily worth 60.

That all being said, I find the ST-500 to be easily recommended. It even comes with a nice cloth (and zippered) carrying bag. Dolica exceeded my expectations.

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Kevin Pimm

Not up to par with my expectations

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2011

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I am by no means an experienced photographer, but this tripod did not live up to my expectations. I owned a small very cheap tripod which panned better than this one. I'm using a canon T3i on this tripod, and it the panning is terrible. The tilt however is quite smooth. With the panning knob as loose as it can get it is still too tight for the camera. It is possible that this tripod is made for much heavier equipment.

There are many other aspects of the tripod I like. The overall feel is very sturdy. The quick release, is great. The leg adjustments are smooth and slide with only gravitational assistance which makes deploying the tripod very quick. The head height crank is smooth and sturdy as well.

The tight panning was a deal breaker, and I ultimately returned the tripod.

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Brand	Dolica
Color	Grey
Compatible Devices	Camcorder, Camera
Material	Aluminum
Weight Limit	7.8 Pounds
Maximum Height	63 Inches
Tripod Head Type	Pan Heads, Ball Heads
Number of leg sections	3
Manufacturer	Dolica

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