Hama 61 Tripod (Hama Star 61)

Name: Zmugzy

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Product:	Hama Star 61
Date:	12/02/07 (779 review reads)
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Advantages: Looks stylish, light to carry, spirit levels

Disadvantages: Perhaps lightweight for heavier cameras/camcorders

The Hama 61 is constructed from lightweight aluminium and is considered an entry level tripod that is both stylish and durable. There are a number of features that I particularly like about this tripod:

I really like the look of this tripod. It has a kind of metallic tarnished champagne finish with black trimmings. It makes a change from the ubiquitous boring aluminium grey or plain old black.

It's light but not too light. It should be fine for most medium sized SLRs and video cameras but perhaps not for the heavier type video cameras.

Its legs can move independently from one another. Some tripods have legs that are interconnected, and these can be quite difficult and frustrating to level on uneven ground.

There is a handle on the tripod stem. This is very useful as it allows you to easily carry it around without a case.

This is the first tripod I have used or seen that has spirit levels to give you an indication if the shot is level with the horizon. This tripod has two spirit levels: one at the head and one at the base where the three legs join together; a pretty good idea I think. One missing feature is spikes on the feet.

I bought my Hama Star 61 online at Argos for around £30 and would highly recommend it at that price. However, I have since seen it for around £20 including bag at www.picstop.co.uk - a bargain!


Technical Summary
- Ideal for photo and video
- 3-way tripod head with quick release plate
- With crank for continuously variable height adjustment of centre column
- With rubber feet
- Aluminium legs, dia.20mm
- Closed length: 60cm
- Fully extended length: 153cm
- Holds up to 3,0kg
- Weight: 1220g
- Incl. bag


© Zmugzy February 2007

Summary: Stylish and versatile.