DSLR Travel Tripod, Portable Lightweight Camera SLR Ball Tripods with 1/4 Plate,Bubble Fluid Level,Handle and Bag travel 360 degree pan tripod For Canon Nikon Sony

I was looking for an entry level tripod for my sister in law who has just started a side business for maternity shots. I knew she was on a strict budget but did not want to compromise on the quality. This particular tripod fit the budget and we were excited to test it out to see the quality. The material is quite sturdy and was able to withhold the weight of the canon T3i canon rebel camera. Having some experience with higher end tripod I still wanted to look for a quick release plate and a compact tripod. This becomes easily portable and this was very important as this will be needed and used in different locations. In total it is about 2 pounds which is comparably lighter than other tripods I have used in the past. A travel bag is also included so you do not have to go and purchase more items to make this tripod portable. The height is also adjustable up to 49 inches so that is a good thing to keep in mind depends on the nature of photography/videography. I will definitely recommend this tripod for entry-level especially students who are on a budget but want to get into purchasing equipment.

WHAT I LIKE:➠ Reasonable build quality, given the price.➠ Packs up pretty small, and is quite lightweight.➠ Comes with a decent carrying pouch.➠ The included ballhead has a quick release plate, which is super handy when you need to remove the camera from the tripod often.➠ Given how small it packs down, it has a good height range, and extends to a decent maximum height. It certainly won’t go close to eye level (unless you’re really short), but that would be tough to expect from such a compact tripod. And going to 49” is still way better than those mini tripods that only go a foot off the ground.➠ I love how versatile it is - for example, the feature that allows you to mount it upside down and get it super close to the ground can come in super useful for interesting perspectives and for macro photography.➠ The included ballhead moves smoothly for the price (I have ones that move more smoothly, but they are way more expensive).➠ The 360 degree rotation feature on the base of the ballhead is great for making small rotation adjustments without having to reposition the whole head. It’s also useful for panoramic photos.➠ The ballhead is removable, so you can use any ballhead that you’d like.➠ The control arm is removable, so you can take it off if you don’t like / need it.➠ The leg lock clips are plasticky, but work smoothly and seem to be secure.WHAT COULD BE IMPROVED:➠ Although the suggested load capacity for this tripod is 7 lbs, I’m not sure how well it would do with that much weight on it. I’ve put my Nikon D810 with 24-70mm f2.8 lens on there - which only weighs about 4.5 lbs - and already at that point, it’s getting pretty close to its limit. It doesn’t feel rock solid with that much weight on it. For example, I suspect it wouldn’t give super sharp images when doing long exposures - especially with a telephoto lens, where vibrations are magnified - as I think even a slight breeze would cause small vibrations. Also, I doubt the ballhead could support a heavy, front-balanced lens, such as a medium sized telephoto, without creeping. The absolute maximum load that is indicated for this tripod is 11 lbs - but I don’t think I’d put that much weight on it.➠ The legs tend to close by themselves quite easily. It would be great if there was more tension on the leg angle adjustments to reduce this.OVERALL IMPRESSION: For those looking for a compact tripod for their phone, point and shoot, mirrorless camera, or small dSLR (with small to medium sized lens), that goes to about chest height and has lots of useful features, this tripod offers great value. But if you’re using a heavier rig, and are looking for a high level of stability to do things like long exposures, it may not be sturdy enough. I intend to use this as a dedicated tripod for my phone, and think it’s great for that purpose.

The fittings don't tighten very well to lock the ball joint. The rubber grip on the fastener slips so you cant ever really secure that. It comes with an Allen key, I didn't know why until I realized its used to tighten the screws after the come loose; which they often do. Will work to mount small cameras with ease, anything bigger you have to use a lot of caution and effort.

The tripod is very sturdy and feels very well built as well. This tripod is a vast improvement over my old cheap tripod which didn't even pan smoothly. The panning has been smooth for me and is definitely super useful for shooting videos. It has a plethora of other features as well, and I won't list them all, but they all work as advertised, making this a super versatile tripod. The tripod even comes with a pouch, making it super convenient to travel with. Overall, I'm really satisfied with the product.

I'm loving my new setup! I was using boxes and books previously to set up my camera. Luckily this tripod will let me use it on a desktop or easily transport it to another room or outside as it extends to be able to be set up from the floor as well, very versatile. It's super sturdy too! It has a leveler and can easily adjust the camera to shoot from any angle. Now I just have to save up for a better camera.