Sony VCT-R640 Lightweight Tripod for DSCV1/P41/W1/P93/P73/P92/P100/P150/F88/F828 Digital Cameras
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Manufacturer: SonyAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Model: VCT-R640
Product features:
- Panning Angle: 360 degrees
- Maximum Load: 3kg
- Tilt Angle: 60-90 degrees
- Expands from 21" to 56" in height
- 3-Way Pan Head
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Customer Review: Sony Lightweight Tripod
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently received another order from Amazon and have observed a somewhat disconcerting trend. The item I ordered was a Sony Lightweight camera tripod. It was shipped in an Amazon-labeled box that measured 12" by 18" by 24". The actual tripod container was 5" by 5" by 22". I could understand double-boxing if there was a concern over fragile merchandise. In this case that was probably unnecessary since, in typical Sony fashion, the original package was very well though out and constructed. What did surprise me is that the Sony box was placed into one corner of the larger container, thus rendering double boxing useless as far as offering additional protection. The rest of the Amazon box was stuffed with brown packing paper. I should mention that something similar to what I've described here has become the norm for Amazon shipments I and others (coworkers) have received recently. Example: a person here in the last 3 months has twice received a book-sized item in a 3-plus cubic foot cardboard box.
In this age of "green awareness" this practice should seem unacceptable, especially to a large omni-present retailer like Amazon. There is not only the obvious impact of the wasted packaging material but the added waste of transport related expenses. One could also raise questions regarding environmental issues. Amazon may not see significant concerns over shipping mostly air but a large wasteful container like this effectively reduces the number of containers a FedEx, UPS, etc. truck can deliver per load. More exhaust emissions, more fuel burned, higher related costs the consumer must bear: all of these should be of greater concern to a company known for customer support and loyalty.
Perhaps this is just a consistent habit of laziness or indifference in the various shipping departments Amazon uses? It is somewhat understandable that a shipper, pressed to expedite all products, simply has become accustomed to grabbing what ever container is lying around. After all it does take a time investment, albeit minimal, to fold and tape together the right size container. But in some situations, like this tripod order, the additional boxing was probably uncalled for.
Please take some time to consider the image you wish Amazon to project. Your customers are not ignorant. Green awareness is growing every day. It would seem your company has an opportunity to become a highly visible leader in fast, reliable environmentally friendly merchandising but only if you wish to explore it.
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Description of Sony VCT-R640 Lightweight Tripod for DSCV1/P41/W1/P93/P73/P92/P100/P150/F88/F828 Digital Cameras
Get steadier, professional-looking footage with this lightweight tripod. Its three-way pan head lets you follow the action left, right, up or down. The quick-release function lets you go mobile in a few seconds. It features expandable height from 21.5 to 56 inches.Accessories
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