Travel tripods, what do you use?

[LauraJ23]

I am thinking of getting a compact travel tripod with a decent ball head, something decent in quality and will take the wobble off doing videos and things like that. I really would like a 3 legged thing, but they are way to much. I see giottos do a virtruvian tripod which folds down nice and compact, smallest being 32cm closed.

So any opinions on what you use would be a great help.

 

[DerekL]

Just purchased a Manfratto Befree. Not realiy had a chance to use it but have set it up. I looks good and sturdy and fold down to a manageable size.
It also come with a useful shoulder bag for carrying it in. It may be worth you looking at one of theses.

 

[tijuana taxi]

Older model Gitzo G1158, folds down to 48cm and weighs about 1kg, has the newer style ALR leg locks which are much simpler/quicker to use

Surprisingly stable given its weight and small enough to fit in a rucksack, ideally would be taller without the centre column being raised, but compromises have to be made.

 

[phil_b]

Couple of recent threads asking something similar which might help

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/best-compact-travel-tripod-just.528347

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/travel-tripod-advice.529412

 

[dave_bass5]

I've got a Mefoto Road trip. Not the smallest they do but much smaller and lighter than my main tripod.
The ball head is nice and firm, and one leg can be disconnected and used as a monopod.

 

[LauraJ23]

Thanks all, I had missed those threads. (2nd link isn't working). Will see which of these are at the photography show to have a good look at,

 

[LauraJ23]

Just purchased a Manfratto Befree. Not realiy had a chance to use it but have set it up. I looks good and sturdy and fold down to a manageable size.
It also come with a useful shoulder bag for carrying it in. It may be worth you looking at one of theses.

Not seen these before, they look good. Thank you.