Nikon slik 847 doesn't meet nikon quality - Nikon Full-Size Tripod

First, OpticsPlanet saved me by standing behind the product. I returned for a full refund because it arrived with the mounting base broken from the head at the tilt joint. The joint is a plastic piano hinge arrangement that would never take the stress of a spotting scope in the field or a camera of any significance. The price is enticing and the tripod legs appeared to be adequate for light duty work. But, the head is not up to the quality expected from Nikon.
Pros: Inexpensive and appears stable
Cons: Head is poorly designed plastic and arrived broken

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