Opteka TS-1 TacShot Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release Plate for Tripods & Monopods
Posted: June 18th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Electronics | Tags: Ball, Grip, Head, Monopods, Opteka, Pistol, Plate, Quick, Release, TacShot, Tripods | 3 Comments »
Opteka TS-1 TacShot Pistol Grip Ball Head with Quick Release Plate for Tripods & Monopods
List Price: $ 82.00
Price: $ 29.00
The Opteka TacShot is a compact and convenient trigger-style tactical ballhead, designed for lightweight video or still photography. The very act of taking your hand away from the grip locks the head into position, which eliminates the extra step of having to tighten a knob or lever before being ready to shoot. You have immediate access to half of a sphere in which to position your camera. The TacShot’s body is crafted from high impact polycarbonate with the ball head and internal assemblies made from high quality aluminum. A bull’s eye style single bubble level helps quickly achieve a perfectly level shot with just a glance at your hand. The included quick release plates allow you to remove your camera at a moment’s notice.
The Opteka TacShot can be used with all makes and models of tripods that have either a 1/4″-20 or a 3/8″-16 threaded center column post.
The Opteka TacShot can support up to 6.6 lbs. For example, that means 35mm up to an 80-200mm f/2.8 lens. This head
- Fast, one-handed positioning
- Bull’s eye style single bubble level
- Quick release plate with lock
- Load capacity: 6.6 lbs (3 kg)
- Tripod mount thread size: 1/4″-20 or a 3/8″-16
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Fantastic! -Pull the Trigger!,
A Newbie of sorts to dSLR photography. If you dabble in photography as I do or if your a Pro you already know that it is not cheap. I was looking for a quick release for my tripod so I went to a local camera shop in town and discovered the “Pistol Grip”. It offers quick release for my dSLR. Phenomenal motion/movement when needed and when it’s not needed, it’s good and solid. The asking price at the local camera shop in my area was $80.00. I found this gem on Amazon for ~$29.00. It’s pretty much the same one they had at my local camera shop. It’s built out solid materials. It even has a leveling bubble on top of the trigger handle to boot. It’s super easy to put on your existing tripod and even easier to operate. Just pull the trigger and aim your camera. Once you find the spot you want release the trigger and your ready to take a picture. Do yourself a favor and pull the trigger on this purchase, you wont regret it!
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|exactly what I was hoping!,
after purchasing my monopod,I was pleased with the stability provided, but it lacked the ability to make quick adjustments when panning a large soccer field. not any longer! I am never without the monopod/pistol grip combination now. great price, delivered quickly and is a quality piece. locks very tightly every time….
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|Better than I expected,
This product is solid and well built entirely out of metal, including the quick release plate. I am very satisfy with its quality and function. During online shopping, I was wondering between this one, Sunpak 620 and TMS 4022PG since they all looks the same with only cosmetic and label difference. I picked Opteka TS-1 for its price (at lease 25% cheaper) and I am very pleased with my decision.
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