All Models Small tripod?

[steveparry]

I just bought a Smallrig table tripod for travel. Its legs are too loose so am returning for a refund. The only small tripods I've seen that make sense are the ones Mark Galer recommends ie the Leofoto MT-3 to MT-4 with extending legs. These are very expensive... Can anyone recommend a similar one? I've looked but can't find any other brand that uses their type of design.

 

[Thad E Ginathom]

I'm not a tripod user, but Sirui seems like it might be decent at reasonable price.

Also... I remember watching a video that compared and ranked small tripods. I have no idea how to find it now, other than trying to ask youtube the right search question. Worth a try.

 

[santoso.video]

I have a small Sirui tripod, they are really good, but maybe more tripod than you need. If you only need the legs, you can get something like this https://www.amazon.se/dp/B0792P1BQZ?th=1 and put a head you already own on it.

 

[steveparry]

I have a small Sirui tripod, they are really good, but maybe more tripod than you need. If you only need the legs, you can get something like this https://www.amazon.se/dp/B0792P1BQZ?th=1 and put a head you already own on it.

That is almost identical to the Smallrig. The other problem with the Smallrig (and this one) is there are no click-in positions for different angles for the legs so it's frustrating setting it up anything like level.

 

[santoso.video]

That is almost identical to the Smallrig. The other problem with the Smallrig (and this one) is there are no click-in positions for different angles for the legs so it's frustrating setting it up anything like level.

Yeah, it's a bit of a compromise between size, price and functionality.

I just realized that this brand might have what you need though: https://joby.com/us-en/tripods/

 

[steveparry]

I've spent hours looking for something small, light and adaptable. The only one I think fits the bill is the Leofoto MT-03. For what they are they are expensive so I will look for a sale. And I will also look for the MBC-20 head as the panning is above the ball as opposed to below like so many others. Benro's Tablepod seems to have an equally excellent head but sadly it is not available alone.