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Slik Introduces Lite Tripod Series
20 July 2016
Slik introduced the Slik Lite Series, a line of lightweight tripods featuring an LED in the bottom of the center column and a new Rapid Flip mechanism that allows for more compact storage.
Slik Lite. An LED to help locate it and legs that flip 180° for storage.
"We are extremely excited about the design of the Lite series," said Slik Marketing Manager Michael Burnham. "Slik's long history allows it to spot trends in camera support and improve on those trends, bringing better designed tripods to photographers. The new easier to use Rapid Flip Mechanism and LED Flashlight in the center column make the Lite series the best travel tripods available."
The LED helps you find the tripod in darkness while the Rapid Flip mechanism allows the legs to flip 180 degrees.
The Lite Series is available now at Slikusa.com and other retailers. Dan Mandell has just reviewed them for Adorama where the line ranges in price from $99.95 to $329.95.
Slik USA Introduces New Tripod Line: The Slik Lite Series
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. -- Slik USA, manufacturer of tripods for various uses, is launching its latest line of tripods for photographers: The Slik Lite Series. This new line of tripods, which is available now at Slikusa.com and other retailers, brings to the table a variety of innovations, including an industry-first LED light in the bottom of the center column and the new Rapid Flip Mechanism (patent pending), which allows the legs to flip 180 degrees with ease for more compact storage.
"We are extremely excited about the design of the Lite series," says Slik Marketing Manager Michael Burnham. "Slik's long history allows it to spot trends in camera support and improve on those trends, bringing better designed tripods to photographers. The new easier to use Rapid Flip Mechanism and LED Flashlight in the center column make the Lite series the best travel tripods available."
The Lite Series features a detachable LED light, which is an industry first. It was designed to help photographers find their gear in darker settings. No more fumbling around for a flashlight or your iPhone. The Rapid Flip Mechanism gives the ability to flip the legs of the tripod 180 degrees, which allows for a superior level of storage and portability. The RFM has brand new lock/release levers, which make locking and unlocking the legs fast and easy.