Vivitar VIV-VPT-2457 Professional Tripod with 3-Way Fluid Pan Head (57 Inches)

4.7 out of 5, based on 7 reviews

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11/28/2025

I bought two of these tripods to hold a couple of tiny, cheap digital camcorders: two JVC GZ-E100s weighing a whopping 1/2 pound each. These are perfect for that purpose. These tripods are so light that I dunno if I'd trust them to hold more than a couple of pounds or to stay standing in a strong wind, but they seem stable enough for light use in calm conditions.One nice thing is that there are actually two bubble levels included, one built into the base which tells you if you're on level ground, and another built into the mount which tells you if your camera is level. That second level is missing from my other cheap tripod, a Sunpak 620-020 (aka 2001UT).I'll update this review if these end up falling apart after a few weeks of use. For now, though, I can't imagine I'd have been able to find a better tripod than this for the price (less than $15 each)!

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11/28/2025

I'll soon be starting my own You Tube channel, and I needed a sturdy, fully adjustable tripod to mount my camera to, as I'm going to be filming in a lot of different locations with differing terrain. I also didn't want to spend a small fortune on one! This tripod is the perfect solution. It's rugged, fully adjustable, and the price is impressive! I am quite pleased with my purchase!

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12/28/2023

I needed a tripod that I didn’t care about losing and had a video head. I achieved the the first objective.The tripod is about 70% aluminum and the rest plastic. It’s very very light weight and has a handy integrated carrying handle. The head is almost entirely plastic. The tripod and the head have their own bubble levels. The head has a panning grip and claimed to be fluid. I’m sure Vivitar knows what “fluid” means. That means it should pan smoothly and not start stop abruptly. This is not a fluid head—unless they’re referring to the fluid in the bubble level. (insert eye roll emoji).Do not buy this for anything other than a phone or small point and shoot camera. I got this to use with a GoPro so I can record volleyball games. If it gets hit by the ball it’ll probably fly apart.

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07/23/2024

This is a very nice tripod for the price. It is versatile and seems to be pretty stable. I have a Finepix S3400 camera which the tripod supports with no problem. I can't speak for full size DSLRs, but if you can afford on of those, you can afford a much more expensive tripod. I hope to do some nature photography and this tripod appears to be quite capable of doing everything I need. The slide locks on the legs can be set to any position allowing me to set it up on uneven ground. It is also very light weight and comes with a case making it easy to take along. So far I have no complaints. I will update this review if I have problems.

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05/22/2022

I basically will always hunt for this tripod everytime , we met at Fry's electronics lol. Very much recommended when it comes to a traditional photography or even for Videographers using smaller cameras. Key points - It's sturdy, the panning is actually SMOOTH has a leveler to properly balance tripod, a grip handle, and a hook underneath where I like to hang a weight, or an extension cord. I have 5 of these!

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05/02/2022

It is sturdy and stronger than my last one. I wasn't expecting that for the low price!

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07/26/2022

It's light, has levelers to help line up your shot, easy set up and take down.Only concern would be how well plastic holds up overtime.