lightweight tripod for travel

[granddad john]

Hi I'm looking for a small lightweight tripod that will fit into a small suitcase. I looked at the Feisol CT 3441sb and the Benro Travel Angel C2680. Does anybody have any experience of either of these? I've heard negative things about the Benro's spares availability but its about £100 less from HK. At these sort of prices I want to get it right! Any advice gratefully received. Happy New Year John

 

[modchild]

The only tripod I have is too big for a suitcase and quite heavy so I've been thinking about getting a smaller travel one that would be capable of carrying quite a load. Not had time for a look yet, so I'll keep checking in to the post for references and hope some clever person out there can help the two of us out.

 

[downs523]

Will be keeping a look to see also, as I don't even have one yet.. Awaiting advice from the people in the know

 

[ShrubMonkey]

I'm interested too, now I use my m4/3 gear more and more, I'd like to use something more substantial and eye level than a gorillapod, but not lug my heavy manfrotto tripods around.

 

[Carousels Spin]

I don't have experience of a host of tripods, but I was quite happy and comfortable carting my Velbon Ultra Maxi F through the Shetland Islands, and feel like my gear is perfectly safe perched atop it.

Only criticism I would have is you have to make sure you've tightly locked the legs in place, because if you give it a quick go they can work loose. After a tight lock, I've not experienced that problem.