This one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moman-Trip...1&keywords=mini+tripod&qid=1588018062&sr=8-57
Really solid and very well made
I got a smallrig one, which I think is pretty damn good tbh
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07VMCL1DM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought that one too, but the legs don't always stay where they're put, and can splay a little too easily.
I bought the fluid head as wellThis one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moman-Trip...1&keywords=mini+tripod&qid=1588018062&sr=8-57
Really solid and very well made
if I'm out-and-about but if I'm at home and not in a rush I'll use my Novoflex Basic Ball: https://www.speedgraphic.co.uk/mini__table_/novoflex_basicball/11018_p.htmlThis one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moman-Trip...1&keywords=mini+tripod&qid=1588018062&sr=8-57
Really solid and very well made
Also, I should have mentioned it has a standard screw thread, and so will take any head. Leica's own ball heads lock down very solidly, though there's no friction control - it's all or nothing. The longest one is designed so that a Leica (which has a tripod mount on one side of the base plate) can be positioned in portrait orientation well above the legs, so you don't risk it banging into one if you are careless. This is also handy for the 'chest pod' trick linked above. For other purposes, one of their shorter heads, or a third party ball head, may be preferable.Another vote for the old Leitz, bought used - very solid, will take a range of heads.
Really good one is the manfrotto one - bough one for £15 or so!
@cruso
I use one of these but swapped the head with my spare arca swiss pan & tilt as I don't like ball heads.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0725TFWKL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The Leitz / Leica tabletop tripod:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explor...gs-we-love-leica-table-tripods-and-ball-heads
http://jeffmellody.com/blog/2014/4/21/leica-table-top-tripod-review
http://www.ronmartblog.com/2014/01/drastically-improve-your-handheld-shots.html
It's a unique and rock-solid design that's sturdy enough for a large format camera, but folds (or rather swivels) flat. No vertical adjustment, but the matching heads are made in various lengths. They've been making these things for decades with only small variations, so you can pick up an old one for about £50 (about the same for the head, if you need it).
How tough are these things? Might be useful for certain things, but I'd want something pretty tough, with a ball head can can take a bit of weight (Not pro DSLR +600mm F4, but y'know). I quite like the look of those old Leica ones.
How tough are these things? Might be useful for certain things, but I'd want something pretty tough, with a ball head can can take a bit of weight (Not pro DSLR +600mm F4, but y'know). I quite like the look of those old Leica ones.
The Leica one is really tough. I've never tested its limits, but people mention putting large and medium format camera on them, and pro SLRs with big f/2.8 lenses. An advert for the current version of the optional matching ball head head gives its load capacity as 15.4 lb (7 kg). This video will give you a better idea of how the tripod works (see 2m22s):How tough are these things? Might be useful for certain things, but I'd want something pretty tough, with a ball head can can take a bit of weight (Not pro DSLR +600mm F4, but y'know). I quite like the look of those old Leica ones.
I have the RRS; but I'm really not very fond of it... SunwayFoto makes the T1A20 which is about identical and 1/4 the cost. I mostly use the SunwayFoto T1C30N for low level/tabletop type work... even with my D5/D850 and 400/2.8.One of my favorite equipment-review sites is The-Digital-Picture.com. Most of the reviews show gear mounted on a pretty sophisticated looking table top tripod. I've always coveted that tripod but it looked a little too fancy for my purposes. Your post made me look it up, and I found it right on that site.
https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Really-Right-Stuff-Ground-Level-Tripod.aspx
Tripod is called the Really Right Stuff Ground-Level Tripod. It looks like the one in the review has been discontinued, but replaced by one that looks almost identical. At $395 USD, it's pricey, but if you're looking for top-end gear, this might be the one.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod..._right_stuff_tfa_32g_fixed_apex_3_series.html
This one:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moman-Trip...1&keywords=mini+tripod&qid=1588018062&sr=8-57
Really solid and very well made
Nice! How are you finding it?View attachment 277532
You talked me into one. Just came yesterday.
It's compact, sturdy and reasonably priced. What's not to like? (Although I think they're closing this model out. Amazon doesn't have any more in the US. Got this one from Momon on Ebay for $10 off MSRP.)Nice! How are you finding it?
I have the RRS; but I'm really not very fond of it... SunwayFoto makes the T1A20 which is about identical and 1/4 the cost. I mostly use the SunwayFoto T1C30N for low level/tabletop type work... even with my D5/D850 and 400/2.8.
But it really does depend on the intended use/need. I also have a little tripod/clamp thing that I use with smaller gear (Nikon1)... it's a surprisingly useful piece of junk.
For a tripod that's supposed to be small, it's actually quite heavy/bulky. I'm also not fond of the way the legs adjust for height, and if using the rubber foot there's no stop to keep the lower leg section from falling out... I really prefer the smaller/lighter T1C30N.What is it about the RRS that you don't like?
For a tripod that's supposed to be small, it's actually quite heavy/bulky. I'm also not fond of the way the legs adjust for height, and if using the rubber foot there's no stop to keep the lower leg section from falling out... I really prefer the smaller/lighter T1C30N.
I have several Sunwayfoto products (as well as RRS, Gitzo, etc); IMO they are very well made.
A Gorilla Pod with a quick release plate attached direct (no ball head) gets really low and the legs can be adjusted for level and height.I was toying with the idea of getting that RRS tripod for outdoor low-level macro. My current Benro will go down to 120mm (to the top of the plate) but the resulting large footprint can make it difficult to avoid flattening vegetation, which is far from ideal...
Dave
Cheers, I'll have a look at those.A Gorilla Pod with a quick release plate attached direct (no ball head) gets really low and the legs can be adjusted for level and height.
presume that is the Manfrotto XPRO Ball Head with Top Lock Plate in the lower picture? expensive bit of kit but I wish !! don't recognise the top photo ball head.