Slik 88 Tripod

One of the great classic tripods

The SLIK 88 Tripod is a classic.
It is sturdy, stable and robust. The three things that a tripod needs to be.
It will hold a very heavy DSLR or SLR or medium format camera.
The box section legs are sturdy.
The centre column can be raised and lowered with a crank and locked in place.
Stays allow the legs to open equally, but the stays on any leg can be unlocked and relocked, allowing that leg to go horizontal if required (e.g. two legs on the ground and one resting horizontally on a table.
The tilt level unscrews and tightens for vertical tilt of the head, a screw allows the head to be angled (portrait or landscape). A large ring locks the head and stops it rotating.
The camera fixes using a slik quick fit post. This screws onto the bottom of the camera and when it is placed into the hole on the tripod platform, a l;ever/cam tightens the camera firmly onto the platform. It is the work of a split second to fit or release the camera, but you cannot accidentally remove the camera.
Warning. these are not made now. If you buy a used one make sure it comes with the quick fit post. The tripod is useless without it.
Great tripod that holds its value.Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: firmbarnltd

slik 88 great tripod

had my slik 88 since the 80's; this is a very versatile aluminium tripod which will reach from ground level to 6' plus. with quick release camera plate, easy function legs that will adjust virtually anywhere and a crank up centre column.. the only problem I have had is striping the crank levers spline which had been my own fault by having the centre column too loose, learned my lesson after repairing it.
I have a more modern tripod by famous manufacture but still prefer my slik 88Read full review

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: geoffpix

I have used Slik tripods for over 20 years and can't find anything bad to say about them. Quick and easy to use, first class product!

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: safetyhat2

Adaptable tripod.

A good sturdy tripod with some weight to it. Adjustable to numerous positions . Quick release mounting and reliable in use.

This is one of the best tripods of its era. A couple of signs of aging but all in all excellent

Quality item.

Good quality item at a good price, delivered on time. What more can you ask?

Verified purchase:  Yes • Condition: pre-owned • Sold by: geoffpix