Since 2016 I have been using the DiC & MiC E302C tripod. Overall, I like the tripod, but I have found some drawbacks while carrying and using it these years.
The reverse folding legs wrap around the ball head, such a construction allows the tripod to be compact for carrying (about 360-370mm length).
But you should rotate the legs before use and rotate them back after use. Also, you should move the center column down and up if you don't want to use a raised column for photo/video. This is a rather annoying action. In addition, the rotation axles become loose over time, it is necessary to tighten them periodically. So I don't rotate the legs up after use, which makes the folded tripod about 530mm long.
The twist locks on the legs should be tightened well to prevent spontaneous length changes. The worst thing is that you cannot visually judge how tight a twist lock is. So you should try to tighten each one (there are 12 of them!). This is a waste of time.
One of the locks is now broken, making the section too hard to push in, so I try not to use that section level.
This reduces the optimal height of the tripod.
The removable leg feet should also be tightened well, otherwise a foot can be lost.
I almost lost one of the feet in the field. Luckily, it was found, but it took some time.
Also, the hook at the bottom of the center column (which I don't use at all) has come loose a couple of times.
I still use the tripod, but I would prefer a different (smaller and simpler?) model for use in the field.
See also related notes:
- SLIK PRO 340DX Tripod (with SH-705E head) (2024-11-04)
- Slik Sprint Mini II tripod (2024-02-13)
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