Orion 5378 Paragon HD-F2 Heavy Duty Tripod
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Brand | Orion |
Color | Black |
Compatible Devices | Camera |
Material | Aluminum |
Item Weight | 3400 Grams |
Weight Limit | 7.5 Pounds |
Maximum Height | 72 Inches |
Tripod Head Type | Pan Heads |
Minimum Height | 7 Inches |
About this item
- Adjustable heavy-duty field tripod provides stable support for spotting scopes, giant binoculars, cameras, and telescopes
- Adjustable aluminum-tube legs with lever locks and graduated marks for quick and easy setup
- Two-way fluid pan head with tension adjustment knobs on both axes provides smooth, controlled motion
- Legs are tri-braced to center elevator for enhanced stability and feature spike-feet with removable pads for any viewing environment, fully extended height is 72", weighs 7
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Product Description
For anything more than casual use you need a tripod that's very stable, strong enough to withstand some serious use, and yet moves with fluid smoothness. Our Paragon professional tripods fill the bill, providing heavy-duty support for giant binoculars, cameras, spotting scopes, and telescopes such as the Orion ShortTube 80 Refractor telescope, Apex 90, 102 and 127 Maksutov-Cassegrain telescopes, spotting scopes, and Resolux and Giant View binoculars.
The Orion HD-F2 Paragon Tripod is constructed almost exclusively of aluminum, making it stronger at key stress points where other tripods fail. It features large, adjustable aluminum-tube legs with robust lock levers for convenient setup and takedown. Each leg features graduated reference etchings so you can quickly and easily extend each leg to the same preferred length - a great timesaver when trying to setup gear in a hurry. The legs are tri-braced to the center elevator housing for extra stability. The tripod is 72" tall when fully extended, putting binoculars easily at eye level for most people.
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Value for money | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Stability | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Sturdiness | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | — | 4.7 |
Light weight | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.1 | — | 4.3 |
Durability | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | — | — |
Sold By | Orion Telescopes & Binoculars | JOILCAN USA Store | JOILCAN USA Store | AMTLJ-US | LCNCY | LobicUS |
compatible devices | Camera | Camera, Phone, projector, Spotting Scopes | iPhone 14 13 12 11 Pro/XS/XR/MAX/8/8 Plus/X/7 Plus/7/6s Plus/6s/6 Plus/6, Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus /S10/S8 Plus /S8 /S9 Plus /S9 /Note 8, DSLR, action camera, webcam, or digital camera | 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screw Camcorder/Canon/Nikon/Sony/DSLR Camera/Binoculars/Telescope/Laser/Projector | Camera, DSLR, Gopro, Camcorder, Spotting Scope, Telescope, Video Camera , Webcam, Binoculars, Smartphones, Monocular, Fishing, Projector ... | Camera |
tripod head type | Pan Heads | Pan Heads | Pan Heads | Fluid Heads | Universal head | Fluid Heads |
material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum, Magnesium, Rubber | Aluminum | Aluminum |
minimum height | 7 inches | 19 inches | 19 inches | — | 17 inches | — |
maximum height | 72 inches | 74 inches | 74 inches | 82 inches | 60 inches | 180 centimeters |
weight | 3400 grams | 2.6 pounds | — | — | 2.2 pounds | 8.4 pounds |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 33 x 5.5 x 5.25 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.5 pounds |
ASIN | B0069VY1GI |
Item model number | 5378 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #504 in Complete Tripod Units |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 1, 2003 |
Manufacturer | Orion |
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Customers like the quality, height adjustment, value, and ease of use of the camera tripod. For example, they mention it's heavy duty, sturdy, and easy to use. Some appreciate the smoothness. That said, some complain about the stability and portability.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera tripod. They mention that it is heavy duty enough to handle even bigger equipment, and is sturdy on concrete or grassy areas. Some say that it's one of the best tripods they have ever worked with, and impressive. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Overall, this tripod is definitely one of the best tripods I have ever worked with due to its durability and its smooth panning and tilting abilities..." Read more
"Works well and has held up nice" Read more
"...Pluses: This tripod is very strong and sturdy indeed, and the head is more than capable of supporting scopes and heavy cameras even at extreme angles..." Read more
"...It is a really nice tripod, but along with the wobbling problem, I have noticed that it is difficult to lock into position even with tension knobs..." Read more
Customers like the height adjustment of the camera tripod. They mention that it adjusts to a very tall height, is very stable, and easy to adjust. The legs lock nicely and it extends high enough for them to view an object. It's a fairly large, solid, hefty object that fits and works good. It is a good mount for large binoculars and is perfect for the camera and watching the stars at night.
"...There's a circular level. It's tall enough to be comfortable for my 6'2" brother to stand and look straight through a camera...." Read more
"...of night, sits even & sturdy on concrete or grassy areas, great height adjustment, easy to rotate/swivel binoculars while looking thru them...." Read more
"...The legs lock nicely and it extends high enough for me to view an object directly over my head and I am 5'6." Read more
"...; tall, The tripod is tall enough for me to very easily and comfortably stand and using my binoculars, (Orion 10x50) look almost totally vertical if..." Read more
Customers like the value of the camera tripod. They mention it's a great buy, and a hefty object.
"...And for only $100? This tripod is a steal! Well worth the money, considering I'll probably get a good number of years using it. Filmmakers?..." Read more
"...You get what you pay for and this tripod was well worth the $99." Read more
"...It's a fairly large, solid, hefty object; I wouldn't want to backpack it any distance, but I can see laying it in the back of a car during a bird..." Read more
"...This was a great value at $101 compared to other tripods you can buy at the price." Read more
Customers find the camera tripod easy to use. They mention it's sturdy, has a quick disconnect, and the set up and take downs are quick and easy. They appreciate the leg clamps and adjustable legs. They also mention the quick-release plate is very easy to operate and the quick release mounts make it easy to change from binoculars to a camera.
"...The quick-release plate is very easy to use; this is a fantastic feature. Knobs, screws, and levers tighten securely...." Read more
"Easy to operate, stable and smooth. Id say its a winner!" Read more
"...Easy to set up, even in the dark of night, sits even & sturdy on concrete or grassy areas, great height adjustment, easy to rotate/swivel binoculars..." Read more
"This is a nice, easy to use right out of the box, tripod...." Read more
Customers like the smoothness of the camera tripod. They mention that it is smooth in its movement, the elevator crank is fluid, and the pan head is smooth enough for most uses.
"...just a bulky, heavy-metal tripod, the head that comes on it is a very smooth and fluid two-way pan head that is perfect for any purpose...." Read more
"Easy to operate, stable and smooth. Id say its a winner!" Read more
"...I use a light camera (Sony a6300). It provides smooth motion and a very solid base...." Read more
"Love this tripod! Very smooth, very stable. I'm using it for dSLRs, even tho doesn't directly support portrait mode...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the portability of the camera tripod. Some mention that it's very sturdy yet not so heavy. They say that it is perfectly weighted, balanced, compact, and easy to use tripod for different purposes. However, others say that the tripod is too light for anything over 5 pounds, and has a flimsy feel.
"...Light & folds up compactly to make for easy carrying from car to viewing area, and glad I paid the little extra money to buy these instead of the..." Read more
"...It's lightweight enough for that. I wish it came with a carrying bag, though." Read more
"...Long story short, the tripod is quite heavy, weighing in at around 7.5 lbs, but is definitely worth the extra workout because of it's incredible..." Read more
"...Light weight so it's easy to pack around. The quick release mounts make it very easy to change from bino's to camera in an instant...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the camera tripod. Some mention that it holds their astronomical binoculars very firmly, and stays where they put it, while others say that the telescope to the tripod is difficult to keep tight, and the legs need adjusting.
"...Easy to set up, even in the dark of night, sits even & sturdy on concrete or grassy areas, great height adjustment, easy to rotate/swivel binoculars..." Read more
"...with the wobbling problem, I have noticed that it is difficult to lock into position even with tension knobs and locking knobs as tight as possible...." Read more
"The Tripod worked out very well. It held the heavy binoculars in place and was able to see Jupiter a lot more clear without the body movement when..." Read more
"...The shoe that mounts the telescope to the tripod is difficult to keep tight. I returned it." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the camera tripod. They mention that the head wobbles even after tightening the tension adjustment knob. Some say that the vertical pan head is stiff.
"...It is a really nice tripod, but along with the wobbling problem, I have noticed that it is difficult to lock into position even with tension knobs..." Read more
"...all the locking knobs tightened down as far as they will go, there is still some wiggle...." Read more
"...rack and pinion crank for raising and lowering the binoculars is a bit shaky and not as smooth as I expected it to be for the money...." Read more
"This is not the most stable tripod or the easiest to use...." Read more
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Let's start with the durability: I use the tripod for film-making, to support my small-ish Canon EOS Rebel T3i DSLR, which is not by any means a heavy camera, but judging by the weight and heavy metal of this tripod, I would say this could hold a weight of up to 25 pounds or more ( Just guessing.) I wanted to invest in a high quality tripod that would last me a long time, and, though I've only owned it for a couple weeks now, I would say that it will last me quite a while, despite heavy use. The tripod is quite heavy, but that's not a really big issue unless you'll be carrying it long distances like on a nature hike or something (I'm sure a bag would make it much easier to carry, though.) Long story short, the tripod is quite heavy, weighing in at around 7.5 lbs, but is definitely worth the extra workout because of it's incredible durability.
And it's not just a bulky, heavy-metal tripod, the head that comes on it is a very smooth and fluid two-way pan head that is perfect for any purpose. The locks for the head's movement are incredibly sturdy. The vertical lock, when moved firmly into the lock position is, well, locked into place. Go ahead, try to move it. And of course the horizontal lock is the same, very sturdy. Even the elevator crank is fluid and smooth! I have gotten shots using the elevator crank to move the camera up, and the final result was not shaky and, in fact, very smooth (Of course this comes with a tension knob to control how easy it is to turn the crank.) I'm not an astronomer or even an owner of a telescope, but I can say that, if you need precise and accurate movements, this tripod is perfect. Long story short, the tripod has a beautifully smooth two-way pan head that offers precise, smooth movements.
Overall, this tripod is definitely one of the best tripods I have ever worked with due to its durability and its smooth panning and tilting abilities. And for only $100? This tripod is a steal! Well worth the money, considering I'll probably get a good number of years using it. Filmmakers? Definitely. Stargazers? Absolutely. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a durable, sturdy and smooth tripod. I would not, however, recommend it to anyone wanting something they can carry around with them a lot. While 7 lbs may not seem like a lot, walking around with this heavy of a tripod can make your arm feel a little tingly. If you do carry it with you, I'd suggest buying a bag so you can sling it over your shoulder.
Pluses: This tripod is very strong and sturdy indeed, and the head is more than capable of supporting scopes and heavy cameras even at extreme angles. There's a circular level. It's tall enough to be comfortable for my 6'2" brother to stand and look straight through a camera. The quick-release plate is very easy to use; this is a fantastic feature. Knobs, screws, and levers tighten securely. The feet are spiked on the end for rough terrain, and they also have rubber "boots" that can be lowered to provide stability on flat/hard surfaces and to protect vulnerable surfaces such as my hardwood floors. The legs and the knobs on the head have markings so that you can measure your adjustments.
All in all, this is a remarkable bargain. Highly recommended.
The video was taken with all knobs tightened and as you can see it still wobbles which is a big problem for me when I try to use it for astrophotography as often I am using a telephoto lens and any wobble will translate to big movements.
I am not sure, but wondering if there is something missing on this unit?
It is a really nice tripod, but along with the wobbling problem, I have noticed that it is difficult to lock into position even with tension knobs and locking knobs as tight as possible. It does lock it somewhat but still able to move it with a little force.
My guess is that there must be something missing and if that is the case, I would still recommend it.
Purchased this last year so unable to return it.
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2018
The video was taken with all knobs tightened and as you can see it still wobbles which is a big problem for me when I try to use it for astrophotography as often I am using a telephoto lens and any wobble will translate to big movements.
I am not sure, but wondering if there is something missing on this unit?
It is a really nice tripod, but along with the wobbling problem, I have noticed that it is difficult to lock into position even with tension knobs and locking knobs as tight as possible. It does lock it somewhat but still able to move it with a little force.
My guess is that there must be something missing and if that is the case, I would still recommend it.
Purchased this last year so unable to return it.
Top reviews from other countries
Imballo perfetto, treppiede molto robusto, funzionante in tutte le sue parti; può lavorare con carichi piuttosto consistenti.
Ho montato un binocolo gigante 25x100 del peso di 5 kg. e non ha fatto una piega; ottima anche la testa fluida in dotazione.
Consiglio vivamente questo prodotto che vale più di quello che costa (sono un esperto e posseggo altri 4 treppiedi di varie marche).
Il servizio di Amazon è stato semplicemente eccezzionale; comunicazioni tempestive e prodotto consegnato perfetto in netto anticipo.
I miei più vivi complimenti a Orion ed a Amazon!