![]() The head also includes a bubble level for accurate vertical positioning. A geared center column makes fine height adjustments easy.Ī threaded mounting post on one leg lets you bring the camera down to just 8 inches (200 mm) from the ground for low angle photos, macro photography in the field, or copy work. The head has a lens calibrated panorama guide to make 360 &Mac176 panoramas from multiple pictures. The quick release camera post is smaller than most quick release plates and can be left on the camera almost all the time, so the camera is always ready to be mounted on the U-212 DX's ultra-smooth 3-way pan-head. The U212 deluxe was one of the first tripods to feature speed release leg locks on three-section "NON-TWIST" squared legs that will not turn and have retractable rubber leg tips and spikes for sure footing on any surface. Designed primarily for light weight 35mm SLR cameras or compact film and digital cameras, it features a number of exciting design concepts that were born with the original U 212 and have been copied into other tripods world-wide. The award winning U 212 DX is world-renowned designing that has carefully evolved for more than 20 years. It's not really the thing you would want to lug along on a two or three day wilderness trek.All in all I like this tripod. Recommended Alternatives Slik 505QF 3-Section Aluminum Tripod with 2-Way Pan Head, Black 5.0 249.95 Slik PRO AL-323-3W 3-Section Aluminum Video Tripod with SH-747 3-Way Pan Head 0.0 210.00 149. ![]() There is a little loss of stability at full height due to a slight column wiggle but at high shutter speeds it's not noticeable.The one complaint I do have is the weight of the tripod. Slik U212 Universal Deluxe Tripod with 3-Way Pan Head 212 SKU: SLU212D MFR: 612-212 This item is no longer available. As I am quite tall, I like the full extension height of the column. ![]() had the tripod operational again in less than 30 minutes. The Slik quick release post 6121 (618-752) is the replacement 1/4 20 thread QR post for the U212, U212 DX and other legacy tripods. The longest lens I have used on it has been a 500mm and the tripod performed beautifully even with Semi-trucks going past at 65 mph less than 15 feet away.(I was feeling the effects of their going by) I have experienced the clamp cracking problem myself and was able to purchase a replacement clamp from Slik Co. All are good, lightweight kits that can support a few pounds of camera and lens well enough for most purposes. For me it has been a solid, stable platform for night shots, Macro work, floral and Landscape photography. Sold out Home Parts Slik SLIK U212DX Upper Leg Lock 3889 3.97 Genuine SLIK replacement upper leg lock for the U212DX tripod. At around roughly 100, Ive owned and can recommend the Slik Able 300DX, Bogen/Manfrotto 3001 (with 3028 Super 3D tilt/pan head, unfortunately no longer available) and the Slik U212 Deluxe. Contact us with any questions or parts not listed.I have had my U-212 for 16 years now and Have no major complaints. Currently making film camera light seals for many popular makes and models. We stock parts for digital & film cameras, tripods, shoe mount flash and lenses. USCamera is a do it yourself parts warehouse for technically minded equipment owners. The most requested replacement parts include upper leg collar, lower leg collar, large platform pad, battery covers, leg locks, flash shoe feet, clamping levers, retaining pins, panning handles, complete plug-in flash shoe assemblies, battery contacts, flash shoe retaining screws, red AF panels, wide angle panels, flash tubes and many more. We have tens of thousands of part numbers in inventory. USCamera has sold SLIK and other imaging equipment replacement parts online since 1998. We add new parts to our online inventory every day.ĭo you need replacement parts for your imaging equipment? Does your tripod have a broken or missing part? Please Contact us with any questions or part requests. SLIK tripods for digital and film cameras.
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