Slik pro 500 dx tripod

I was given a Slik pro 500 dx tripod as a gift. I'm not too familiar with Slik's product but it seems more photographers favors the Bogens and the Gitzo. However I will be keeping the Slik as it seems to be quite a solid tripod. My question is, has anyone use this model before and their impression of it. I can't seem to find any reviews or information on the web about this certain model, not even in Slik's web page. They only have info on the pro 700 dx model which seem to be the bigger version of this. Thanks for any response.

Brandon, every tripod is better than none. One given as a gift is

even FREE!

 

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Sorry, can't comment on your particular model...

 

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May THE LIGHT be with you!

Brandon:

 

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I have a 300 DX and really like it. I believe a 500 DX is the legs of

the 300 and the head of the 700 - at least this is what I surmise from

the specs. I believe it's only sold by B&H. Check out their

website (www.bhphotovideo.com). Does the head have bubble levels and a

round quick release plate? If so, it is the same as the 700 (the 300

lacks the levels and has a rectangular QR).

 

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I really like my 300 DX. I looked at Bogens and Gitzos, and decided I

liked the handling of the Slik the best. The fact that it cost less

was a bonus. I think it's as good as any tripod its size. Put it to

use.

the 500 dx is a smaller version of the 700 dx with the aluminum/magnesium alloy that has better strength/weight characteristics than the plain aluminum in the 300DX. I have the 700 DX and think it is an excellent tripod, so I'd expect the 500 dx should be quite good as well, but I've not ever seen one. they are not common in the US as slik mainly markets them in europe and asia (not sure why).