Opteka Digital Camera / Camcorder Lens Cleaning Kit, Tabletop Tripod, & LCD Screen Protectors Opteka Digital Camera / Camcorder Lens Cleaning Kit, Tabletop Tripod, & LCD Screen Protectors

With an Opteka 5 piece Lens/Camera cleaning kit it contains everything you need to maintain your Digital Camera! It cleans hard to reach lenses, protects battery contacts, and is very easy and safe to use. Works excellent for lenses, cameras, filters, and it also easily cleans LCD panels. The lens cleaning solution is specially made for removing oil and dirt. The Opteka tabletop tripod is ideal for backyard observation or anywhere - an ultra-compact tripod is all you need! The LCD Protectors fit all screens up to 3.5" X 4.25" and offers protection from scratches, wear and damage. Also reduces screen glare and enhances view.

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Product Details

• Brand: Opteka
• Model: OPT-LCK-TTT-LCD

Features

• Opteka Compact Tabletop Tripod
• Opteka Camera & Lens Cleaning Kit
• Opteka LCD Screen Protectors

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Customer Reviews

Gimmicky at best
I received this free as a promotional item in a larger order. I can safely say that I'm glad I didn't pay for this.

The tripod is just a couple of inches long. While it has a surprisingly high build quality, it's totally useless. It's not heavy enough to hold up any sort of front-heavy camera (DSLRs for example). Many point and shoot cameras also have the tripod mount on one side or another, not in the center, making it impossible to balance the camera properly on the tripod without completely splaying the legs, leaving you with maybe one inch of height gain - you're better off leaving the camera on a table.

The screen protectors are thin and flimsy, but they'll probably do their job just fine. The screen protectors are giant however, and will need to be cut to the size of your camera screen.

Seeing the low quality of the other items in the kit I've been hesitant to use the lens cleaning solution on one of my actual lenses, but I've tested it on a piece of glass and it left no visible residue. I can't comment much on it otherwise.

Lastly, my favorite part of this kit by far, is the brush/blower. It's horribly cheap feeling, but it works perfectly, and that's what matters at this point.

All in all, the tripod would be useful for webcams with a tripod mount, the screen protectors are fine in you have scissors on hand, and the blower/brush are cheap but functional - and very portable.
Free! YEAH RIGHT! More like SCAM!!!
I bought a higher priced item from 47th street photo and this was offered as "FREE" with my purchase. However, this is nothing short of a SCAM. With my initial purchase I was supposed to get free shipping, that is until I added this "FREE" promotion to the cart. My shipping jumped up to $8. Don't let them fool you. 47th Street Photo is using this promotion as a scam to get their shipping cost. What a joke!
A good freebie
I received this product as a freebie through another purchase. I have already used several of the items contained in the package although the tabletop tripod is worthless unless you have a inexpensive point and shoot camera. I bought one of these at a retailer for a dollar sometime previously and could not even get it to stand stable with a small camcorder. The lens cleaning equipment and the bulb brush have already come in handy!!!!

Universal Deluxe Photo Accessory Case & Tripod Kit for Digital & Video Cameras From Opteka

The Large Carrying Case 708 holds cameras/camcorders with midrange zoom lens, extra lenses and accessories; nonslip shoulder strap; mesh pockets; NoDrop Pocket; OverLap Zipper.

Featuring a three-way adjustable head, and hard anodized aluminum legs, this Tripod Stand is an ideal accessory for photographers on the run. This lightweight, yet durable tripod stands at a height of up to 53" when fully extended. Perfect for most digital, video and still cameras weighing up to 4 pounds.

With an Opteka 5 piece Lens/Camera cleaning kit it contains everything you need to maintain your Digital Camera! It cleans hard to reach lenses, protects battery contacts, and is very easy and safe to use. Works excellent for lenses, cameras, filters, and it also easily cleans LCD panels. The lens cleaning solution is specially made for removing oil and dirt. The Opteka tabletop tripod is ideal for backyard observation or anywhere - an ultra-compact tripod is all you need! The LCD Protectors fit all screens up to 3.5" X 4.25" and offers protection from scratches, wear and damage. Also reduces screen glare and enhances view.

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Product Details

• Brand: Opteka
• Model: C&T KIT

Features

• 53" Deluxe Professional Video/Camera Tripod
• Deluxe Carry-All Camera Case
• Opteka Compact Tabletop Tripod
• Opteka 5 Piece Camera & Lens Cleaning Kit
• Opteka LCD Screen Protectors

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Customer Reviews

What you pay is what you get
I just received this package, and the bag came dirty with a stain. The only good thing is that it seemed strong. The rest of the cleaning pack was poorly packaged in a tiny little palm size box. I guess what you pay is what you get, regardless of the pre-sale tag.
Great customer service
This set is a good value. Everything in the set is decent and just fine for light use. My first order came with the tripod a little damaged. Customer Service from the vendor called me right away and without hesitation offered to send me another tripod. That was incredible. My second tripod arrived quickly and with no damage at all. I would not hesitate to order from them again. The customer service rep was friendly and professional. I couldn't be happier.
Very satisfied with the seller but tripod is not sturdy
You get what you pay for. It's better to invest few more $$ and get a better one. Mine broke in few days, called the seller, who sent a brand new one without giving hassles.

Opteka X-GRIP Professional Camera / Camcorder Action Stabilizing Handle with Hot-shoe for Flash or Video Light

The Opteka X-GRIP handle can be used by both a professional or amateur user. This incredible support offers stability and control. The hot shoe attachment enables you to add a video light or flash. Extremely useful product for skateboarding and other extreme sports.

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Product Details

• Brand: Opteka
• Model: X-GRIP

Features

• Provides stabilization for action video shoots
• Fits most compact camcorders, digital cameras, and entry SLRs
• Hot shoe allows attachment of a flash or video light
• Foam padded handle alleviates the stress of lengthy filming
• 1 Year Opteka Warranty

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Customer Reviews

Not bad
At first glance, this looks like it can only be used for filming skate videos, although that is not the case. It's advertised as a great way to keep skate footage stable, but it also works great for stabilizing your every day shots. What I do is put my camcorder on (Any consumer camcorder size will fit, I use a Canon VIXIA HG20) and then I push the x-grip against my shoulder and hold the camcorder like you usually would. This way, you have full control over the zoom and record buttons, and you get a stable shot. It's like holding a professional camcorder (the ones that go over your shoulder)

Holding the x-grip the way it was meant to be held... well... it's alright. Still a bit shakiness here and there but it definitely is a lot better than just holding the cam itself. Since you're holding the grip, you dont have the option to zoom. I haven't used it for any skateboaring videos yet, but I plan on doing it in the near future, and I can imagine that it'll prove to be quite helpful.

One problem I'm currently have with the x-grip though is the fact that my mic is always getting into my shots (whenever the mic is connected to the hot shoe). I use an Azden SGM-2X. Great mic but it's quite long. I have a fuzzy windscreen on the mic to reduce wind, but it's hard holding the x-grip in a way that doesn't have my mic's windscreen creeping in from the top. If you have a long shotgun mic and plan on using it on the x-grip, keep that in mind. And I'm fully aware that the SGM-2X can be made shorter if you remove the long barrel, but then the mic's range wont be as good/it'll look sort of odd.

Overall, great product. Stabilizes my shots quite well. No real problems, I just need to spend more time working with it.
Relocates the center of gravity - and adds a real hotshoe
Today's AVCHD cameras are going pro. Pros realize that the advantage of inserting a memory card over reading hours of tape into a nonlinear editing system can mean the difference in making a deadline or just a wasted effort. As such, AVCHD cams are being used in production. I've used the Modosteady and this unit, and personally I like this better.

First off, shots from a a low angle with a medium zoom are dramatic. Using a lanc remote and this mount with a 14oz camera you can take some very nice shots on the move from a low angle making the subject appear taller and more a part of the framed shot.

Secondly, the new small form factor cameras LACK the normal (or what I would call normal) hot shoe. The canon series has gone to a very powerful mini-shoe that will NOT accept all of our old goodies for on camera lights, wireless receivers, and shotgun mics. This fixes the problem giving you one dead shoe to mount accessories close to the camera, almost where they would be on a normal camera. If your camera is fortunate enough to have a regular hot shoe, then this gives you mounting for those valuable accessories and keeps it neat. If you have a min-s shoe, you can put a shotgun mike on the camera and put a light on the grip, giving you two accessories where only one would have gone before.

My overall impressions using this were that I could be more artistic with it without breaking my back for the best angle. Tripods are great for podiums, but going mobile for baby steps or bicycle rides dictates a new way to hold your camera. With 1920x1080 AVCHD 24Mbps cameras weighing in at a comfortable 14 oz, this is an excellent tool. Both the camera and the accessory (if used) can be moved forward and rearward for optimal balance - you'll know when you it the sweet spot and trips through the garden will be effortless like a cat on the prowl. Of course, it's made to the high quality standards set by opteka which makes it doubtful anyone will be disappointed.



Incredibly useful.
The video description doesn't do it justice. This is useful for way more than just skateboarding/biking videos. Put it up to your chest or shoulder, it functions like a full-sized camera mount. Swap out external microphones and lights without fingering the camera itself. Put it on a mobile/rolling platform, interesting shots. I can even attach the entire thing to my tripod, and it is way easier to use the big oversized grip to maneuver the camera than to use the tiny tripod handle.

The curved form of the grip makes it really fun/easy to manipulate in any direction. Over your head, upside down, at your shoetops, etc. With a compact microphone, nothing intruded into the shot. I completely did not understand how cumbersome and awkward it is to shoot with a camcorder hand-grip or with two hands on a DSLR until I tried this.

Plus, it's small enough that you don't like a complete and utter dork using it. Well ... maybe not quite that small. But it's fairly unobtrusive.

Opteka Tripod Collar Mount for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM, EF 300mm f/4L USM, & EF 400mm f/5.6L USM SLR Lenses

By adding a tripod collar to your lens you can achieve better balancing on a tripod. In addition, rotating the camera will now be much easier and faster.

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Product Details

• Brand: Opteka
• Model: OPT-TRPD-RG-70-200

Features

• Opteka Brand Tripod Collar for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM, EF 300mm f/4L USM, & EF 400mm f/5.6L USM SLR Lenses
• Durable Aluminum Construction
• Color: Off-White

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Customer Reviews

Opteka Tripod Collar Mount
The Collar arrived when promised.

The unit seems to be well constructed, mounted fine on my tripod, and firmly held my Canon 30D camera & Canon EF 70-200 lens. The camera and lens seemed to be pretty well balanced.

The one complaint I have with the collar is that to change camera orientation, i.e. rotate from horizontal to vertical, I have to unscrew the collar screw, pull the collar open a little, rotate the camera/lens, reset & tighten the screw. Reviews I have read of the Canon manufactured unit indicate one need only loosen the collar screw a little to rotate the lens/camera.







Opteka tripod collar - money saving alternative to Canon!
As a Canon shooter, I like to keep my gear as "Canon" as possible. I bought a Canon 70-200mm L lens a while ago & found I needed the tripod mount. I just couldn't see spending over $100 for the Canon brand when I could buy the Opteka for around $50! C'mon, it's a metal ring that holds the lens not optical equipment! The Opteka works well, the quality is fine & it fits the lens perfectly. The color is slightly darker than the lens but big deal, my concern is image quality, not "looking cool" and besides, I saved over $100!
Opteka Tripod Collar Mount
I ordered the Opteka Tripod Collar Mount for the Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM to use on the IS version of this lens. As other reviewers noted, the mount is solid cast aluminum and finished with an off-white enamel paint that doesn't quite match the color of the Canon L lens. The mount does fit the lens snugly and seems sturdy, but the item I received differs quite a bit from the one pictured on Amazon.com. Unlike the product photo, the thumb screw is attached to an extension of the upper part of the ring and mates with threads in the base rather than staying stationary in the base when the mount is opened up. The moving part of the ring is therefore much larger than pictured, and the mount clamps very differently than the Canon version. Also, the thumbscrew on mine is covered with an ill-fitting piece of rubber, and is not captive (held in place) so it can easily fall off when the collar is opened up.

The quality of the mount is about what you would expect for the price. Not bad, but not great. I decided to return it because the velvet-like material used to protect the lens is very thin and poorly glued to the mount. It was peeling off in several places right out of the package, particularly near the hinge. Also, the hinge section is not offset from the inner surface of the mount so the metal touches the lens barrel during mounting and already made a small scratch on my lens barrel. I was concerned that use of this mount would mar my lens over time and lower the resale value. Grease from the thumbscrew also got onto the bottom of the lens in several places, and the screw threads in the base seemed soft and easy to strip out with frequent use.

I hate to pay 5 times as much for the Canon OEM tripod mount, but hopefully I can find one used or locate another third-party mount of higher quality.

Opteka MP100 67" Pro Photo / Video Monopod From Opteka

Follow the action and keep your horizons true, shot after shot. And, when you move your camera for a different view, you can reset it level in seconds. No more fussing with blurry pictures or tired arms. Opteka's legendary craftsmanship and state-of-the-art engineering creates a unique professional monopod, ideal for today's photographer: whether shooting digital, film or compact video. Fast, light, compact and stable, this Opteka monopod is at its best where the action is.

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Product Details

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• Brand: Opteka
• Model: MP100
• Dimensions: 21.00" h x 1.00" w x 1.00" l, 1.00 pounds

Features

• Robust four-section black anodized aluminum monopod.
• Sure rubber grip
• Quick action lever leg lock system
• Wrist carrying strap

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Customer Reviews

Great lightweight monpod for a digital camera
I tried two other monopods before I settled on this one. I was looking for a lightweight monopod carry when hiking and biking with my Nikon D200 or Canon Pro1. The Pro1's 200mm equivalent zoom often requires support to eliminate camera shake when taking dawn, evening or deep forest (low light) photos. Even the Nikon's 18-200mm (27-300mm equivalent 35mm) VRII lens benefits from using a monopod.

The Pro1 weighs 1.5 pounds and the Nikon D200 3.5 pounds.

Here are the features the Opteka MP100 has that I consider important:

1. it's amazingly light weight
2. it's very rigid (considering the light weight) because the round leg has a locking channel
3. it's sturdy enough to use as a light walking stick
4. the quick action lever leg lock system means it adjusts height quickly which I find very important
5. the carrying case with strap keeps it from banging against another metal object when traveling
6. the 67" length allows me to set the camera at eye level (I'm 6' tall) even if I'm up on a step
7. folded up and attached to the camera, it can be lik a pistol grip

I've been using it for 6 months now and I'm very pleased it. I fold it up but leave it attached to the camera when I'm walking around, so it is always available.

At $13 it is a fantastic buy.
MUCH better than its low price would suggest!
The Optika MP100 Pro Photo Monopod is surprisingly sturdy, functional and well-made. It is supplied with a reasonably decent quality zippered nylon case with carrying strap. No, it is not "professional grade", but it is something every amateur photographer can use for weekend shooting. I've used it both with digital still and camcorder, where it offers respectable improvement in long-distance shots (versus trying to hold the camera still, or propping it up on the roof of the car, a not-nearby-enough fence post, and so on.) Certainly a LOT handier than the old tripod! I bought two, keeping them ready-for-action in the trunk of my cars. Highly recommended!
A great buy
Good quality, particularly for the amazing price. Sturdy, well-made, and even the case is nice. Pops open in a second, collapses just as easily.

Keep in mind that fully collapsed it's wider than a standard backpack, so if you lash it under a backpack it will be awkward. But the strap on the carrying case makes it easy to loop the monopod and carry it vertically.

Opteka Hot Shoe Three Axis Triple Bubble Spirit Level for Digital and Film Cameras - (Opteka)

Take better pictures when using a tripod by making sure your camera is level. This 3-Axis Spirit/Bubble Level makes it easy to line up great shots. Simply put it into the camera's hot shoe/flash mount and check the three bubbles. All lined up? Shoot! Fits most standard flash mounts on SLR or DSLR cameras.

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Product Details

• Brand: HDE
• Model: OPT-3X-SPIRIT

Features

• Spirit Level / Bubble Level for Camera's hot shoe
• Easily identify if your camera is set up level on a tripod
• 3 Axis = precise leveling
• Fits most SLR/DSLR flash mounts/hot shoes (Minolta & Sony excluded)
• Dimensions of bottom plate (that slides into the hot shoe): 17mm / 11/16th in

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Customer Reviews

I'd give it a zero if I could
I purchased this three months ago and one of the three chambers already lost most of its fluid, rendering it useless along that axis. I'd avoid this manufacturer's product.
poorly made JUNK
It really should be rated as a 0 star. Wide markings that really make it useless. Bad unfinished connector it is hard to attach and remove from the hot shoe. Avoid this company read my review for release cable it has been dumped. The level is on it's way to a land fill and will be replaced with a real unit.
Shows When Level for Landscape & Portrait
The level is inserted into the hotshoe. Once attached, the camera can be made level regardless if the tripod is.

This level is beneficial over others because it has levels along three planes, so it will show whether the camera is level when the camera is in landscape or when angled to portrait.

I purchased two of these and both came in fine condition. For any photographer who wants a cheap tool to ensuring your camera is level, this is a good product.

Opteka 70" Full Size Professional Photo / Video Tripod Opteka 70" Full Size Professional Photo / Video Tripod

Opteka's legendary craftsmanship and state-of-the-art engineering creates a unique professional tripod, ideal for todays photographer: whether shooting digital, film or compact video. Follow the action and keep your horizons true, shot after shot. And, when you move your camera for a different view, you can reset it level in seconds. No more fussing with blurry pictures or tired arms. Features - 3-Way Panhead, Quick Release Plate, 90 Degree Vertical Platform, 2 Bubble Levels, Thick 1.13 inch Legs, Gear Operated Center Column, Reinforced Center Brace with Carrying Handle, Lower Bracing System with Locking Feature, Quick release Channel Lock Legs, Non-Slip Rubber Feet, Accessory Hook

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Product Details

• Brand: Opteka
• Model: OPT-7000
• Dimensions: 25.50" h x 4.00" w x 4.00" l, 3.00 pounds

Features

• 3 Way Pan Head with Quick Release
• Bubble Level
• Vertical Platform
• 3 Section tripod
• Carrying Case

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Customer Reviews

Got a winner here
Honestly, I really did not have high expectations when I bought this tripod. I needed something for my camping / hiking trip and I didn't want to beat up my $200 Slik. Anyway, I was very surprised when I received this tripod. It is very sturdy and composed really well. It survived my trip with flying colors and I got great shots. Good price + good product = I'm happy =].
Bought this 8-06 ... (with revise)
I am 6ft tall and this is such a perfect tripod for someone who is a beginning/novice photographer for occasional to moderate use (would be my guess). My forté is post-production, as I am a graphic designer and needed something to use with my new dig camera. I did a lot of research for tripods and this seemed to have what I needed for my usage. The plastic clips concern me somewhat with durability for the long haul, but I would love to be surprised and that is just my nerves and luck talking. How can you beat the price regardless?

I am so happy with this tripod so far. I love how tall it is for me particularly and how easy it is to use. I did so much research online and found this 70" one and said "screw it" I am tired of looking and bought it. I knew I needed something that accomodated for my height and there isn't a whole lot out there for us tall folks that have decent ratings and is in the hundred and below dept. I didn't have the pesos to make another "hundred+" purchase and took a risk here when I rated the cost versus quality (in my head). I feel as though I have won this battle for now.

I like the two "levels" (that i have noticed) to make sure I am squared up on this piece of equipment. Equipment has a smooth pan and I will be using it for my own photo work, video tours for my husband's realtor work and recreation/family photos. I am excited to use this more with my dig Rebel. Legs extend easily. Metal (light weight) body with plastic clips and pieces. Comes with a black bag to hold your tripod also. Easy snap-off piece to remove your digital camera and to attach. In fact I just leave it always on my camera as it expedites the process when I am in a hurry.

Tripod feels quite sturdy with my Rebel attached. I think this is a really good-looking tripod. It is so SO light weight and portable. I love that it is NOT clunky and loud to assemble when pulling it straight out of the trunk/car for quickly assembly.

I would've liked to seen a manual for recommended usage and ways of maximizing longevity of the product, but I am over it and the product is great so far.

(revise 10-09-06) Still LOVE LOVE this tripod. I use it ALL the time. So easy to use and it is SO lightweight and I can just toss it in the trunk. So quick to set up too. Love it ... it ROCKS (from a tall gal).
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October 2008: I did lose one of the footings, but found it and snapped back on. Still works fine and I am pretty rough with my tripod. No other parts broken yet. For the price, I am still so glad I have this tripod. The panning is "so-so" for those doing virtual tours now at this point in it's tripod life. Still I make it work. I am not a professional in the sense of photography, but for what I use it for (home photos, virtual tours) it still works and does the job pretty darn well. I don't have experience with other tripods. This is my first one and the only I have had thus far. It doesn't work as well for a panning camcorder and/or flip video. Just too jerky with the plastic pieces and 360 rotation. This tripod lives in my car so I have always ready to go. I am sure to a degree I am lucky I haven't bashed it with kid toys and/or grocery bags, but you get what you pay for, and I have definitely seen my money out of this piece of equipment and then some. Maybe I have gotten lucky, and if so I am glad.
Not Bad ... for the money
This is the seond tripod I've purchased in the last 12 months, the other being a Bogen Manfrotto 728B (cost over $110). The Bogen is very nice because it is truly sturdy and well built (rated to hold several pounds while most tripods are not), and works very smoothly, but it lacks a gear crank on the main tube, does not have the weight hook at the bottom of the central tube and did not come with any bubble levels. My wife and I are both amatuer photographers, and my camera weighs over a pound. Having used both tripods, I still prefer my first one. The Opteka is made of much cheaper materials (obviously), and came out of the box looking used. It had scratches on the legs, the pan head is poorly made of cheap plastic, the central tube had been dented right at the bottom end, and I thought it was missing the weight hook. I found the weight hook in the included carrying bag, and I bent the tube back into a roundish shape so I could shove the weight hook into place. Mind you, the weight hook is plastic, and it's not threaded into the tube (it's ribbed), so it's not going to hold more than a few pounds without getting yanked out. I attached the mounting plate to my camera, and tried out the tripod. The motion (on all parts) is not terribly smooth. The legs do not glide nicely as you extend them, the controls on the pan head are not smooth and gentle, and the crank to raise the tube is not terribly smooth either. They all function just fine, but if you're looking for something that feels substantial and works smoothly, this isn't it. PROS: It's cheap, fairly light, and has a lot of features for a tripod under $40. CONS: The materials are very cheap, and the parts don't always work smoothly together. Overall, it is a great option if you don't want to risk losing or damaging a more expensive tripod, but go to a camera store and try some tripods out to see what really matters to you. Another thing I like about the Manfrotto, the legs are in four sections (the Opteka is just 3 with longer legs, too), so it collapses down to a smaller size. ON 47TH STREET: WHen I initially thought I had been denied the weight hook, I sent an e-mail to two different e-mail addresses I found for them. It took them a week to respond, and the repsonse was "call us". I found that very disappointing.