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Technical Details
- For photo and video
- 3-way tripod head with quick release plate
- With crank for continuously variable height adjustment of the central column
- With rubber feet
- Includes a handy travel bag
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Product Description
Manufacturer's Description
Keep Your Feet Firmly on the Ground
Become snap happy with this versatile and ultra portable Star 62 tripod from Hama. Suitable for both video and photo shooting, its aluminium legs with rubber grip allows it to maintain a sturdy grip on the ground whilst you create professional and high quality images and video. In the event of poor weather conditions, there is even an additional hook for weighing it down in strong winds to ensure it remains in place.
The centre column height can continuously be adjusted (max of 160cm height) with ease by using a simple crank and then locked into place in order to achieve the perfect camera height. This combined with the smooth panning 3-way tripod head means non-jerky images and film can be captured from a variety of different angles in order to achieve the best perspective and allow the creation of a smooth and professional film.
A great piece of kit for the money, and it even folds neatly into the included compact, lightweight nylon carrying case so that it can easily and safely be transported around wherever you go either slung over the shoulder or carried by hand. Let there never be a moment in which you are unable to capture that special image.
Product Description
Compact camera stand for cameras and camcorders with crank handle for s stepless height adjustment of the middle column.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
250 of 255 people found the following review helpful
I just wanted to buy a simple tripod to experiment so went with this one as it looked a good deal. I wasn't expecting much but when I started experimenting with it, I was very impressed.
There are loads of twist and turn features, bubble levels, different heights, quick release legs, it's really light. You can even make it like a sturdy tripod as it has a hook for weights to be put on. The case is great too.
I really love using this tripod and recommend it to anyone in the market for their first tripod.
246 of 253 people found the following review helpful
I enjoy night and low light photography outdoors so I thought it was time I invested in a tripod. Being on a budget, I decided to try this.
BUILD & DESIGN
Opening the big white box it comes in, you'll find a free bag and the tripod itself. There's no instructions as other reviewers have mentioned but it's not too hard to work the tripod.
The tripod itself has nice bronze painted aluminium legs but everything else such as the quick release catches are made of plastic - Cheap plastic that make cracking sounds as soon as you apply a bit of pressure. If you look closely enough underneath the head, you can actually see the glue used to put the joints together!
The head has a detachable platform so you can remove the camera quickly if you needed to such as for sudden action shots before clipping it back onto the tripod.
Quick release catches are used to extend the legs and hold them into place. There are also two plastic bolts on the central column - One at the bottom near the hook that you can tighten to prevent the tripod closing up and, one at the top where you can crank a small handle to extend the height further.
All these joints makes setting up and putting away the tripod quick and easy.
Extra features, there is a hook at the bottom where you can add extra weight. There are two spirit level - A spot one near the handle and a line one on the head itself.
Personally I've never found a use for any of the extra features really.
As for the free bag itself, it has a single pocket with a small zip that forces you to put the tripod in legs first. This means you'll probably want to clean the plastic feet if you're using it outdoors.
STEADINESS
Attaching a DSLR with an 18-55mm standard zoom kit lens, the tripod seems to be steady enough even at full height. Shots come out sharp even with long exposure times of 30 seconds outdoors.
However, the problem arises when using heavier zoom lenses. At the telephoto end of 300mm shots come out blurred. The tripod itself remains steady enough but even with everything tightened, I noticed the head isn't firm enough to stay still as soon as the shutter goes off to take the picture.
Turning up the ISO setting so that you can lower the exposure time fixes the problem but, this defeats the point of using a tripod in the first place of course!
This also means it is not ideal for bulb mode or when you have to press the shutter button yourself.
Furthermore, if you're using a DSLR the head is strong enough to hold the camera at 90 degrees angle for portraits but, it will fall flat if the angle is anything less than that.
CONCLUSION
The Hama Star 62 appears to be a bargain packed full of features that make it both quick to setup and put away - It even comes with a fairly good quality free bag!
However, you have to wonder how long it will last with all the important, frequently used parts of the tripod made of cheap plastic such as the catches on the legs, the head itself and other joints.
It's a tripod that is suited to most cameras but not for anyone into zoom photography with DSLRs.
BUILD & DESIGN
Opening the big white box it comes in, you'll find a free bag and the tripod itself. There's no instructions as other reviewers have mentioned but it's not too hard to work the tripod.
The tripod itself has nice bronze painted aluminium legs but everything else such as the quick release catches are made of plastic - Cheap plastic that make cracking sounds as soon as you apply a bit of pressure. If you look closely enough underneath the head, you can actually see the glue used to put the joints together!
The head has a detachable platform so you can remove the camera quickly if you needed to such as for sudden action shots before clipping it back onto the tripod.
Quick release catches are used to extend the legs and hold them into place. There are also two plastic bolts on the central column - One at the bottom near the hook that you can tighten to prevent the tripod closing up and, one at the top where you can crank a small handle to extend the height further.
All these joints makes setting up and putting away the tripod quick and easy.
Extra features, there is a hook at the bottom where you can add extra weight. There are two spirit level - A spot one near the handle and a line one on the head itself.
Personally I've never found a use for any of the extra features really.
As for the free bag itself, it has a single pocket with a small zip that forces you to put the tripod in legs first. This means you'll probably want to clean the plastic feet if you're using it outdoors.
STEADINESS
Attaching a DSLR with an 18-55mm standard zoom kit lens, the tripod seems to be steady enough even at full height. Shots come out sharp even with long exposure times of 30 seconds outdoors.
However, the problem arises when using heavier zoom lenses. At the telephoto end of 300mm shots come out blurred. The tripod itself remains steady enough but even with everything tightened, I noticed the head isn't firm enough to stay still as soon as the shutter goes off to take the picture.
Turning up the ISO setting so that you can lower the exposure time fixes the problem but, this defeats the point of using a tripod in the first place of course!
This also means it is not ideal for bulb mode or when you have to press the shutter button yourself.
Furthermore, if you're using a DSLR the head is strong enough to hold the camera at 90 degrees angle for portraits but, it will fall flat if the angle is anything less than that.
CONCLUSION
The Hama Star 62 appears to be a bargain packed full of features that make it both quick to setup and put away - It even comes with a fairly good quality free bag!
However, you have to wonder how long it will last with all the important, frequently used parts of the tripod made of cheap plastic such as the catches on the legs, the head itself and other joints.
It's a tripod that is suited to most cameras but not for anyone into zoom photography with DSLRs.
86 of 88 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
Lightweight yet relatively sturdy tripod for cameras and camcorders, it's fully adjustable/lockable with quick-release catches on the legs. The product is aluminium and has a satin finish (in an off-silver colour).
I'm 5'10" and my camcorder sits comfortably at eye-level when this tripod is fully extended (no bending required). The legs are in 3 sections and are fully adjustable from 45 - 120cm with a locking collar on the central column to keep them firmly in place. (The remaining height adjustment comes from the hand-crank central column).
The unit stands upon self-levelling rubber feet which create a triangular footprint of 84cm per side when opened to maximum.
The tripod comes complete with a black nylon medium density carry bag with shoulder strap only, though there is a separate carry handle on the tripod itself (on central column).
There are 2 spirit levels; a 'spot' level at the top of the legs and a 'line' level on the camera base plate, and each of the movable 3-way aspects; pan/tilt/angle moves smoothly for the most part (the vertical crank seems the least smooth). Also, each of these can be locked independently in position as desired. [Another reviewer stated the panning action was not smooth but I've not found that problem on the unit I got].
Finally, there's a hook at the bottom to hang weights from for additional stability, the tripod will hold up to 3.5Kg.
All in all, very pleased, this tripod's a bit of a bargain really.
I'm 5'10" and my camcorder sits comfortably at eye-level when this tripod is fully extended (no bending required). The legs are in 3 sections and are fully adjustable from 45 - 120cm with a locking collar on the central column to keep them firmly in place. (The remaining height adjustment comes from the hand-crank central column).
The unit stands upon self-levelling rubber feet which create a triangular footprint of 84cm per side when opened to maximum.
The tripod comes complete with a black nylon medium density carry bag with shoulder strap only, though there is a separate carry handle on the tripod itself (on central column).
There are 2 spirit levels; a 'spot' level at the top of the legs and a 'line' level on the camera base plate, and each of the movable 3-way aspects; pan/tilt/angle moves smoothly for the most part (the vertical crank seems the least smooth). Also, each of these can be locked independently in position as desired. [Another reviewer stated the panning action was not smooth but I've not found that problem on the unit I got].
Finally, there's a hook at the bottom to hang weights from for additional stability, the tripod will hold up to 3.5Kg.
All in all, very pleased, this tripod's a bit of a bargain really.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Disappointing.
Bought this item after my previous tripod had broken.
When it arrived it was in perfect condition, I loved it as it had so many functions I could use unlike my old... Read more
When it arrived it was in perfect condition, I loved it as it had so many functions I could use unlike my old... Read more
Published 17 hours ago by Rachel
Excellent Tripod !
Easy to use and carry. Much Stable and heighted to capture complete picture from a distance. Loved it !Comes along with a quality carry case..
Published 4 days ago by Pihoo
Excellent
I was not expecting it to be as good as it was for only £16.59. Normally you get what you pay for, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of it. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Si
Very good product
I use a Sony A330 camera with 55mm & 200mm lens. This semi-professional tripod works very well. The quick release plate is decent. A user manual would be really useful.
Published 6 days ago by pradeepkv
Plasticky and not precise.
Very difficult to aim the camera exactly where you want it, since locking the head always moves it slightly due to play in the joints. But it is lightweight. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Bristolrover
hama star 62 tripod with carry case! your an idiot not to buy it!
I feel so strongly about this product, its such well put together and strongly designed tripod, its stable, smooth to film with, easy to operate, the camera is easy to move whilst... Read more
Published 20 days ago by Nathan Buckle
Does the job!
For the amount I paid I cant really complain too much. Only two minor gripes, mine arrived damaged (and since I hate having to return things I just put up with it) and when you... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Andy_Time
Excellent value
I was very surprised by the quality of this tripod considering the very low price. I have only used
it to photo my N gauge model railway but can see it being very useful for... Read more
it to photo my N gauge model railway but can see it being very useful for... Read more
Published 24 days ago by D. K. Wilson
what a bargain.
excellent for non professional users.bargain.i liked it.does the job.i am not a heavy user.its light and compact.it has good height.
Published 25 days ago by faz
Great for the price.
This tripod is great for the price,
it is a little unsteady and all plastic.
But it has everything on it and works great!
it is a little unsteady and all plastic.
But it has everything on it and works great!
Published 27 days ago by Pixi
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