SmallRig Camera Tripod, 71" Foldable Aluminum Tripod/Monopod, 360°Ball Head Detachable, Payload 33lb, Adjustable Height from 16" to 71" for Camera, Phone

I recently got my hands on the SmallRig 71" Camera Tripod, and it has completely revolutionized my photography game. The build quality is outstanding - the aluminum frame feels sturdy and durable, giving me confidence in its longevity.One of the standout features is the 360° ball head, which provides unparalleled flexibility in framing shots. It's incredibly smooth and easy to adjust, allowing for seamless transitions between portrait and landscape orientations.The versatility of this tripod is a game-changer. The fact that it can transform into a monopod adds an extra layer of functionality that I've found incredibly useful for on-the-go shooting. Plus, the adjustable height range from 16" to 71" is a game-changer, enabling me to capture shots from various perspectives.The payload capacity of 33lb is impressive and easily accommodates my professional-grade camera equipment. I appreciate the stability and peace of mind it offers when working with heavier setups.The foldable design is a huge plus for portability and storage. It's compact enough to fit in my gear bag without taking up too much space.Overall, the SmallRig 71" Camera Tripod is a top-notch piece of equipment that caters to both amateurs and professionals alike. It's a versatile, reliable, and durable addition to any photographer's toolkit. Highly recommended!

This thing is whatever you want it to be. Tall, short, monopod or tripod. Watch for pinch points. Very professional in construction and design. Definitely rounds out a professional camera kit for most scenarios. The angle adjustment on the legs takes some getting used to but the brushed metallic finish is spot on.

Like all Smallrig products, the quality is very good and it does what it's supposed to do well. It feels very well built and I'm sure it'll hold up well over time.My one complaint is that I wish there was a notch in-between the 2 main leg angle adjustments. The wide stance is very stable but also very low. The next notch is a little narrower than I'd prefer. With the legs fully extended, the narrower setting is about right. However, I use the tripod for widefield astrophotography where I don't extend the legs too much so it's lower and more stable - the base is a little narrow for that (where the wider notch stable but low enough that I have to get on the ground to see what the camera is pointing at).

I am using for both taking photos with my iPhone and using my telescope viewer. It has two base attachment so I can swap quickly.One thing to be aware of: I was adjusting it in the dark while taking aurora photos (or attempting to) and it came apart. I tried to put together on the dark but one piece was not able to go back on. Strangely enough, the post had come off during the initial breakdown which I had not noticed in the dark.I had to remove the top, remove the attaching post and put the collar on, then replace the post before screwing the top piece back on. (This will make sense if you are fighting with this problem)Now I am using it with pleasure, easy adjustments, smooth turning.

Simple and effective. Decent ball head handles typical mirror or DSLR camera effectively.

I needed a lightweight tripod for stationary video filming away from home. I needed a tripod I could set up in a room and shoot over the heads of other participants. This fit the bill perfectly - it really is amazingly tall as fully extended the camera is above my head. And it's certainly lightweight for travel.That said there are some obvious corners cut for lightness - I wouldn't use this on a windy day outdoors or with heavy equipment (I shoot micro four thirds so this isn't an issue with me). It looks like (although I don't want to scratch it t test) that the ball head may be plastic, and the legs at the bottom are definitely on the thin side, and when fully extended things get noticeably a little flexible - although definitely not loose. But for my needs this is perfect.Good:Tall, very very tall.Light - incredibly lightweightFolds extremely short in reversed position or slightly longer and narrower with the top tube lowered.Good spring-loaded leg angle adjusters.Firm leg lock leversComes with phone holder an extra quick release plate (nice touch!) and metal leg tips for if you're shooting outdoors on the ground.Fair:Not the sturdiestMaybe a plastic ball head, not the smoothestI wouldn't trust the leg lock levers in extreme coldIn short, it may be just the thing if you need a fixed position tall tripod for a lightweight camera. If not there are hundreds of others to choose from. For me this is perfect.

This is a very sturdy and easy to use tri-pod. I recommend it highly.

Very heavy and seems to be well-built. The instructions on it are a bit iffy and part of it fell apart the first day I got it. I'm kind of torn on this one because it seems like it has a lot of potential, but the interior plastic bracket popped off as soon as I tried to remove the center post and use it as a selfie stick.