Ambico 54" Tripod V-0555

Pros: Price, weight, size, functionality
Cons: Light weight makes it less stable, panning could be more smooth

The tripod is a very convenient device that allows you to avoid excessive shaking while shooting. It also allows you to do relatively smooth panning and up-down camera motion.

Plus, you don't have to hold the camera all the time and the...

Pros: Small, lightweight and reasonably priced.
Cons: Disposable. Manufacturer will not support warranty if bought prior to 6/03.

The size & portability of the product is what led us to purchase the tripod. With time, the tilt function started to slip, leaving the camera or camcorder to slowly drop forward. Basically leaving us with lovely footage of the ground in front of the tripod.

We inquired about the warranty service with Ambico,a Recoton Inc product recently (June 2003) acquired by Thomson Inc. (RCA, GE & More). After rounds of phone calls and misinformation, the final outcome is that if the product was purchased before their acquisition of the company, they will not honor the warranty. Basically, if you want a product whose manufacturer & current owner will stand behind it if it fails, this is not the product for you. OR the company to be doing business with. I'm thankful this was not an expensive piece of equipment!!