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Orion 5378 Paragon HD-F2 Heavy Duty Tripod

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  • 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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Orion Paragon HD-F2 Heavy Duty Tripod
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Orion Paragon HD-F2 Heavy Duty Tripod Technical Specifications

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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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
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Pan Heads
Pan Heads
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Fluid Heads
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material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum, Magnesium, Rubber
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minimum height
7 inches
19 inches
19 inches
17 inches
maximum height
72 inches
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82 inches
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180 centimeters
weight
3400 grams
2.6 pounds
2.2 pounds
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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
212 global ratings

Customers say

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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64 customers mention59 positive5 negative

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

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

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

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

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

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

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

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

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

21 customers mention14 positive7 negative

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

8 customers mention4 positive4 negative

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

7 customers mention0 positive7 negative

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

NIce tripod, but unable to prevent the head from wobbling
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NIce tripod, but unable to prevent the head from wobbling
This is a pretty good tripod, but I have been unable to stop the head from wobbling, see short video, and it appears that the center shaft has a lot of play which causes the head to wobble, see photos.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.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2018
This is a pretty good tripod, but I have been unable to stop the head from wobbling, see short video, and it appears that the center shaft has a lot of play which causes the head to wobble, see photos.

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.
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Douglas Bellamy
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect tripod for the Skymaster Pro.
Reviewed in Canada on October 22, 2020
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Cliente de Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente calidad, supero mis expectativas
Reviewed in Mexico on January 29, 2019
Jesus
5.0 out of 5 stars Tripode de calidad.
Reviewed in Spain on September 7, 2018
Amazon Customer Bagrat
5.0 out of 5 stars The tripod arrived in good time, and in perfect condition
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2016
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Gasperoni Gerardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Semplicemente eccezzionale!
Reviewed in Italy on July 16, 2015
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