Promaster XC525 tripod??

[bbell]

Has anyone used this tripod? Cameralandny has them on demo for $140. Max weight of 22lbs. I will be using for my binos and an old heavy 60mm spotter. I would probably upgrade the head to a manfrotto or vanguard at some point. Tried to talk my wife into going half on an outdoorsmens for her photography as well but she's not going for it Thanks for any help.
Brandon

 

[coop2424]

If you don't care about color this is a heck of a deal that I had pop up..

http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/121862179868

 

[rbljack]

I used the Promaster XC525C tripod with my razor 65mm spotter. It worked great for me with no problems. I bought it after watching this you tube video...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xah-86PXR6E

I still would like to upgrade to the Outdoorsman Micro pan head, but as far as the tripod itself, no plans to get rid of mine. I realize its not exactly the same one as you asking about, but figured id post what opinions I have regarding mine. the design is basically the same from what I can tell, the only difference is the C is for the carbon model.

 

[bbell]

so are you using the ball head that came with it then? I am eyeing the one on eBay. Cheap way to try it out. Baby blue isn't that bad of a color I guess
Brandon

 

[coop2424]

so are you using the ball head that came with it then? I am eyeing the one on eBay. Cheap way to try it out. Baby blue isn't that bad of a color I guess
Brandon

Just break out the spray paint... For that price not sure how it could be bad...

 

[bbell]

Yeah I bought it. It's gonna be better than what I already have for sure. Will post what I think about it once I get some time on it

 

[coop2424]

Yeah I bought it. It's gonna be better than what I already have for sure. Will post what I think about it once I get some time on it

Can you weigh it without the head if you have a scale? I think it is only like 4oz heavier than the carbon but wanted confirmation on actual weight...

 

[bbell]

Yeah I will.

 

[rbljack]

I think you got a pretty good deal on that tripod at that price. If you were asking me about whether or not I used the stock ball head this year, the answer is yes I did. It was ok, but I really want the outdoorsman micro pan head.

 

[bbell]

Well I got it today. They were located only about 60mi from me so that worked out well. Coop the tripod is 2lbs 8oz w/out the head. The ball head is about 9.5oz. I think I should be able to strip it down more and knock off a couple ounces. Once I get a couple outings with it I will post up a review. Hopefully in the next couple weeks.

 

[coop2424]

Thank you and look forward to your impression.. What is your impression out of box?

 

[bbell]

Seems fairly solid to me. I haven't used a really nice tripod before so take it with a grain of salt.

 

[bbell]

I need to get an adapter plate then I can try my spotter on it.