Overview
Keeping your camera stable and steady is very important if you want to obtain clear, well-focussed photos from it. For this purpose, and also while shooting videos with your camera, you need to have a tripod to set it up with. A strong and steady tripod, which is also lightweight and easily portable, is thus a primary need in your photography gear. For photography enthusiasts, renowned photography gear and electronics makers, Sony, present the Sony VCT-R640 Tripod. It is a lightweight tripod, ideal for trips and outdoor photography and videography. The tripod features a lightweight aluminium build combined with ABS plastic parts which are high in quality and durability. Also, the tripod has a quick-release enabled head, geared central column and bubble level indicator for ensuring correctness of horizontal installation. The product comes with a 2-year manufacturer warranty as well.
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Body and Construction
The Sony VCT-R640 is made of high-grade aluminium and ABS plastic parts. This makes it lightweight and portable as well as strong, sturdy and durable. This tripod is capable of operating even in adverse weather conditions, thus making it an ideal choice for travel photography trips and difficult terrain.
Quick Release Plate and Lever
The tripod has a quick release mechanism, having a quick release plate and quick release lever that can be flipped easily to prop up the camera whenever required. This lets you change over from tripod-held photography to handheld photography easily and whenever required.
Easy Leg-Lock Lever for Securing Height
This Sony tripod has quick action locking systems on its legs for more efficient and quicker height adjustment. The quick-flip leg locking levers work swiftly and smoothly to securely lock the legs at a given height. This lets you operate the tripod at any height between the maximum and minimum values.
Height and Weight
The Sony VCT-R640 has compact dimensions and a light weight. It has a closed length and minimum operating height of 548 mm, whereas the maximum operating height is 1441 mm. It weighs just 1.2 kg, and is lightweight at that, but can support a maximum load of 3 kg.
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3 Way Pan Head
The Sony VCT-R640 has a 3-way pan head with fluid action movement. It can be moved horizontally a full 360 degrees, whereas the vertical tilt is limited between a good range of -60 degrees to 90 degrees.
