Cullman Touring Set including Mini-Tripod, Clamp, Spike, Woodscrew & Suction Mount #1001



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The perfect outdoor tripod, Cullman's TOURING SET provides any amount of combinations for getting the shot where most other tripods don't even come close. This 5 piece kit is perfect for all still and video applications, when shooting on any ground, from any angle, from any position. Extremely quick to set up, each accessory included in the set can be used either by itself, or in conjunction with any of the other accessories. The TOURING SET is a "must have" for any nature or outdoor photographer.Mini-Tripod - The heart of the set, this sturdy 3 section tripod has a removable center column which can be reversed for shooting close-ups. A removable ball head is mounted on top of the tripod. Model No. CU-1002Woodscrew - Can be screwed into beams, fence posts, park benches, and tree stumps. Never screw into live trees. Model No. CU-1005Universal Clamp - The Universal Clamp ensures secure mounting to round, square, or irregularly shaped objects, such as tree limbs or fence posts. Model No. CU-1004Ground Spike - For pushing into any ground like sand, earth, snow, pebbles, etc. Can also be used with the ball head, for positioning of your camera or camcorder Model No. CU-1006Suction Mount - Gives a safe and sure grip on any smooth surface such as glass, marble, metal, or plastic, or car windows. The ball head handles a load of 3 kg. Model No. CU-1003Cullman Touring Set including Mini-Tripod, Clamp, Spike, Woodscrew & Suction Mount #1001 Review
After owning and using this traveling set I find it a blessing for weight savings over the past 25 years. The new ones are as good as the old ones that I own. I have used it in every conceivable configuration it offers and only a few times been disappointed in my results, mostly trying to exceed the tripods weight limit. With my newer digital SLR/lens combinations it's just fine for lugging about the mountains.I also own a Velbon tripod from the same vintage, no longer made or I cannot find it. The Velbon is at least twice as heavy as the Cullmann HOWEVER, it squats to an astonishingly low 9 inches to the focal plane and has yet to disappoint me as camera weight for my 35mm and digital gear is not a problem. I cannot say that the Cullmann tripod itself does not get this low but using creative tripod techniques you can get lower, much lower (know that you'll be laying on the ground this low).
In both cases I find that, in the years gone by I had the forethought to make these purchases.
I now own an old Bogen warhorse tripod, the Velbon, the Cullmann, a Manfrotto carbon fiber and last but not least a Cullmann monopod. I have no regrets on any of these purchases. With three systems one must be prepared, no?
Now, If you are traveling with the Cullmann beware of various travel rules and regulations as parts of this travel package can be and are considered weapons. Point one, the travel spike is not advised to board a plane along with the wood screw for boring into trees, deadwood or fences to attach either the ball head or center column to. Take the clamp.
Overall I am very satisfied with my 25 years with these tripods. Neither is weak nor too heavy to carry for a day long outing or camping. The Cullmann is the lighter of the two but if you can take all the accessories you can think of to use in the car with you you will not regret the purchase.
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