Velbon El Carmagne 640 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Pan Head and Case | 
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| Brand: Velbon
Category: Photography
List Price: $529.95
Buy New: $338.99
You Save: $190.96 (36%)
New (4) from $338.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.3
Dimensions (in): 24 x 5.5 x 5.5
MPN: ELCARMA-640
Model: ELCARMA-640
UPC: 017915516403
EAN: 0017915516403
ASIN: B00026CAZ0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Lightweight, durable tripod with rigid carbon fiber legs and magnesium body | | • | 3-way quick-release pan head; effortless lever-lock system for quick adjustments | | • | Split center column enables low-angle and semi-low-angle positions | | • | Scratch-resistant neoprene grips and rubber feet; includes tripod case | | • | Adjusts from 8.62 to 64.08 inches; supports 25 pounds; weighs 4.6 pounds |
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Product Description
Extremely light, yet very sturdy tripod. Constructed with rigid Carbon FiberLegs, a superior, durable Magnesium Body and Magnesium Panheads. Carbon fiber and magnesium materials are One Third Lighter than aluminum. This durable and versatile tripod has Low-Angle and Semi Low-Angle Positions with a Split Center Column, as well as scratch resistant Neoprene Grips and Rubber Feet. The effortless Lever Lock System enables extending or contracting the legs at any position even in cold weather.
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| Customer Reviews:
Working great so far September 17, 2008
I have this a few weeks and really enjoy it. It's quick to open and close, very sturdy. The weight is great, it's comfortable to go for a walk with the case slung over my shoulder. The case is good enough.
I am happy with the pan head, I might get a ball head later but it's good for now.
Buyers, especially beginners could consider the 540, it's a $100 cheaper. It's 10 cm shorter extended and the load limit is 9 lbs versus 13 lbs.
Anyway I highly recommend it.
A great buy! May 13, 2008
I'm satisfied in every way! I had planned on buying a Gitzo until a friend recommended this one. Unless you need status, the Velbon 640 is half price, looks great, weighs very little and is solid as a rock with my Nikon D70. Just what I need for my excursions into the backcountry. Highly recommended.
 1st carbon fibre tripod a winner September 13, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've used aluminum tripods for 30 years and this was my first carbon fiber. I choose the Velbon, for price, a long list of nice features equal to some Bogen ones, and a case to boot. It seemed like a great deal opposed to Bogen. I must say this is one good looking tripod. Well made and light, weight wise. That is why I purchased a new tripod to begin with, and the 640 didn't disappoint. The head could be a little nicer, that's why I held back the 5th star. But the legs on this beauty are fantastic. At 3.5lbs, less than 4.5lbs with head, and it's short size when closed are nothing less than amazing. The numbering on the leg sections is nice. 4 sections are very nice, always had 3's. The leg angle thing seems the weakest part,and the only complaint I could come up with is that the case doesn't hold the tripod and zip up. You have to unscrew one of the head handles and screw it on the bottom of the other handle, the end is threaded just for this purpose. otherwise this is one fine tripod. At the price, I would buy another. Amazon, your the Best!
Great tripod. April 25, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Quality product. Very light. Super strong - I have mounted my Nikon D200 with a Nikon 200-400M zoom (Nikon Zoom-Nikkor - Telephoto zoom lens - 200 mm - 400 mm - f/4.0 G ED-IF AF-S VR - Nikon F) lens on it and this tripod holds that combo just fine. Cheaper tripods won't handle the weight and the last thing you want is for the tripod to fail and many $$s of gear hits the ground.
Adjusting is easy and quick. Added bonus of measurement markings on each leg section which assists you in getting all 3 legs the same length. Easy to take it to a very low position as shown in the additional images.
The pan head works fine and is fairly smooth, but I am a ballhead person, so I replaced it with a Really Right Stuff ballhead.
One note, when you remove the pan head, which is not hard, depending on the head you are replacing the pan head with, you might have to "switch" the mounting screw. My replacement ballhead needed a 3/8 screw instead of the 1/4 inch screw, it took me a bit to figure it out, but all you need to do is "unscrew" the head mounting screw and flip it over and you have a 3/8 screw. Nice thinking by Velbon!
Comes with nice assortment of options - stone bag, case, etc.
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