Any serious photographer will be aware that investing in a decent tripod is a must, and in the world of the tripod it's often the case that you get what you pay for - this begs the question of whether or not the low cost Hama Star 42 is any good. Price & Design - - - - - - - - - - Costing only £10 from Amazon, the Hama Star 42 is one of the cheapest full-size tripods on the market. The reason that the product is so cheap is arguably down to the quality (or lack of quality) in the materials used in its construction. One of the most important parts of any tripod is the head that the camera fits onto - and here it's all plastic and feels rather ...  Read the complete review

I was looking for a value tripod that would offer a smooth travel when panning my camera during filming. I didn't have a large budget so was looking around at what was on offer and saw a few reviews of the Hama Star 42. What first interested me was the 'fluid tripod head' specification listed for this model. That normally means a better movement that is smoother when panning your camera. I really needed that as there is nothing that makes a video look really bad than jerky movement. When it arrived I was keen to test it. I was delighted at the travel; it was a definite improvement on another entry-level tripod I'd been using that I'd ...  Read the complete review

INTRODUCTION If you've ever found yourself looking through the family photo album cursing the wonky landscapes and tilted portraits, it's about time you invested in a tripod for your camera. The Hama Star 42 is a consumer model tripod suitable for everyday shooting events. Although aimed solely at the home market, the tripod comes complete with quick release system and 3-way positioning head to ensure precision and speed in equal measure. CONSTRUCTION The tripod is made of lightweight aluminium and is of a typical nine segment construction. Each of the three legs has three extendable sections, allowing you to adjust the height with a fair ...  Read the complete review