Hama Star 61 (00004161)

Beginning photographers do not have to spend money on an expensive tripod right away. Especially when, in addition to the camera, you can buy a solution in the manner of Hama Star 61 — a universal floor tripod for photo and video shooting.

Smooth rise

The model is released in the traditional "three-legged" layout and is in contact with the ground with rubberized supports. The tripod's telescopic legs extend in two steps. Also, the central rod rises smoothly in height — its “lifting” without jerks will come in handy in the video shooting mode. The best stability of the structure under load is achieved thanks to the spacers between the legs of the tripod and the central column.

3D head

The maximum load capacity of the Hama Star 61 is 3 kg. This is the weight of a rather big DSLR with wound optics and an external flash. The 3D tripod head gives you more freedom of action — the camera on it can turn, tilt back and forth or side to side. In order not to overwhelm the horizon, a level was built into the “head” (a sealed flask with liquid and an air bubble).

For five points

The height of the camera mounted on a tripod above the floor level is subject to change in a wide range from 60 to 153 cm. When folded, the model, frankly speaking, is too big. And that's her only complaint. The tripod is thought out to the smallest detail and shows itself in work for a solid "five". Why are there a convenient carrying handle and a hook for hanging cargo at the bottom of the central column — the weighting agent in the form of the same photo bag ensures reliable stability of the structure in the wind.