SmallRig Camera Tripod, 71" Foldable Aluminum Tripod/Monopod, 360°Ball Head Detachable, Payload 33lb, Adjustable Height from 16" to 71" for Camera, Phone

The value is unbelievable. $60 ('sale price')for a tripod with this much functionality and sturdiness is superb. Build quality is good where it matters - like the tripod legs and metal components. Other items have a cheaper plastic feel, like the knobs that adjust the ball head. I love the cleverness of the three 1/4-20 connections built into screws where the legs fold. What a great surprise for me to uncover. For the price, SmallRig has clearly prioritized putting money into the right areas.One con is that as delivered, the ball head did not have smooth range of motion. It would get stuck while moving or rotating it instead of having a fluid motion. This worried me a lot, as that's one of the most important factors of a good ball head tripod. I moved it through all positions to troubleshoot and found extra material on the very bottom of the ball, it looked like dried superglue :/. I was able to scrape off ~2/3s of the material and the ball head started moving much better. I would have returned it if this quality issue persisted.

I recently got my hands on the SmallRig 71" Camera Tripod, and it has completely revolutionized my photography game. The build quality is outstanding - the aluminum frame feels sturdy and durable, giving me confidence in its longevity.One of the standout features is the 360° ball head, which provides unparalleled flexibility in framing shots. It's incredibly smooth and easy to adjust, allowing for seamless transitions between portrait and landscape orientations.The versatility of this tripod is a game-changer. The fact that it can transform into a monopod adds an extra layer of functionality that I've found incredibly useful for on-the-go shooting. Plus, the adjustable height range from 16" to 71" is a game-changer, enabling me to capture shots from various perspectives.The payload capacity of 33lb is impressive and easily accommodates my professional-grade camera equipment. I appreciate the stability and peace of mind it offers when working with heavier setups.The foldable design is a huge plus for portability and storage. It's compact enough to fit in my gear bag without taking up too much space.Overall, the SmallRig 71" Camera Tripod is a top-notch piece of equipment that caters to both amateurs and professionals alike. It's a versatile, reliable, and durable addition to any photographer's toolkit. Highly recommended!

I like this tripod. It's light (a travel tripod,, after all) but sturdy. The way the legs fold up and lock is clever. I particularly like the ball head's very firm grip. I was concerned that it might not hold my very large, heavy superzooms. Not a problem at all. Well done, Small Rig.

The media could not be loaded. If you're looking for a large lens tripod, this could be it. It I think for the money it's pretty good but the tripod head itself is pretty weak. It will hold your lens, but when you go to move the tripod your lens will move, it's not strong enough to hold it against any kind of friction. The hide this pretty awesome. I'm 5'8 and I don't have to bring the neck out. The tripod itself feels pretty stable. Tested it on a about 7 lb rig. Nikon 200 -500 lense.

Great tripod overall. definitely worth the money. Great for beginners!

I just bought this, so I can’t comment on any long-term durability. But it’s an outstanding tripod for the money. I compared this to a tripod I had spec’d out elsewhere, at literally five times the price, and I was almost ready to pull the trigger on the expensive one. This one has the exact same specifications, identical in appearance , I am guessing it’s made by the same company also. Just goes to show you what the markup can be sometimes. It’s a beautiful tripod and it does exactly what I needed it to do (plein air painting).

The media could not be loaded. Alright, where do I begin. I've had this product since November 2023. And it's not until today that I've decided to give the most comprehensive review possible:Let's start with the good aspects:It lives up to what the ad says. It's an ideal tripod for travel. I've only ever loaded a Sony a7iii with a Tamron 28-200 on it during these almost two years of testing. Overall, it has performed quite well.The legs can be easily adjusted with an Allen key when they start losing tension at the joint. This is important as it allows for more precise positioning of the tripod. If you don't tighten the joints connecting the legs to the main body, they will be wobbly and it will be a pain to place them in a specific position.In general, its aluminum body and paint are of good quality. I've put it through a lot of work, and the paint still holds up.The red details are a nice aesthetic touch.The strap on the tripod body is a welcome addition for carrying it with you.I've carried my camera mounted on the tripod and the tripod over my shoulders, and the clamping system has never failed.Overall, it has been a good tripod for the price.Now, the negative aspects.The plastic clamps were the first things to start failing. They began to crack with use. Opening and closing it gently can increase its lifespan, but being a product intended for travel, and thus subject to somewhat rough handling, they should be built from a much, much more resistant material.The tripod head tends to loosen. This is a real headache. You have to constantly adjust it.It's very easy to lose the rubber tips on the end of the legs. In fact, I lost one because it would always rub against a part of my travel backpack and unscrew itself. That's how I lost it.The shape of these leg tips doesn't make it very good for indoor use, as it can slip easily at times.In short, for the price, it has been a great product.Would I buy it again?I don't know, I want to give other tripods a chance, some of which are even more affordable and seem to offer the same.But in the end, and I'll say it again, it's a good product and maintains a fair quality-price ratio.Current status of the product:It works, but one of the legs is glued with silicone because of what I mentioned—one of the clamping systems fractured, which makes that first height level useless for me.Speaking of which: I rarely used it at its highest level, meaning fully extended, but in general, it feels stable as long as you use a weight on the hook at the center of the tripod's body to counteract wind movements.I'm sharing some photos I took using the tripod and how it looks currently.By the way, I'm still using it and I'm actually heading out on a trip with it right now.

Light weight and sturdy, good value, holds up well, easy to setup and adjust.