Tripods & Monopods
Take your photography to a higher level with the new photo-video tripods with geared center columns from Magnus. Elevating and lowering your camera is as simple as turning the center column crank clockwise or counterclockwise. The tripods come in three models, and are designed to support different weight and height requirements. Each tripod features three leg sections, a pan and tilt head with a quick-release plate, center-locking brace and flip leg locks, counterweight center hook, and a carrying case. Photographers shooting panning shots
Lightweight and compact, the new Oben tripods with triple-action ball heads make bringing a tripod on your next photo adventure easy. The CT-3565 carbon fiber model weighs 3.2 lb, folds to 16.1", supports 20 lb, and extends from 9.1-61.8". Photographers will appreciate the reverse-folding, variable-angle, five-section legs, detachable leg for monopod use, and the BZ-217T ball head. Slightly heavier, the aluminum
Catering to photographers looking for sophisticated stability in the most trying environments, Robus is a new tripod line looking to put its feet in the water… literally. Designed around the ethos of a support system that can handle the most demanding climates and terrain, Robus’s Vantage lineup consists of a quartet of carbon fiber legs characterized by their 10x carbon fiber construction, modular design, and notably high weight capacity.
Beginning with the smaller Series 3 tripods first, the most compact, lightweight model of the bunch is
Ball heads up, photographers! There is a new brand of tripod legs in the world of photography! The new Robus carbon fiber tripod system has been designed with the necessary features to take on the most extreme environments that the planet can dish out: the frozen tundra, the searing deserts, the teeming cityscapes, while being immune to the rigors of daily
Flexible tripods have become a big hit, thanks to Joby and the GorillaPod line. Now, these previously mobile-oriented and compact supports have grown and evolved into options for professionals. The GorillaPod Video PRO line is the latest in this expansion, using both their sturdy legs for mirrorless and DSLR cameras and combining them with a fluid head for more professional video applications. This series is starting out with the
Joby, makers of the popular and innovative Gorillapod, have released a much more traditional-looking tabletop tripod system that is much more than a tabletop tripod. The Joby TelePod Pro, TelePod 325, and
Although a sturdy tripod is the only solution for many applications, a mini tripod is sometimes all you need. Often, it’s the better option. Mini tripods, also known as tabletop or desktop tripods, are convenient solutions for travel, vlogging, small spaces, and locations where you need to be discreet, such as the Top of the Rock on the 4th of July (as per one of our customers). Depending on where you place a mini tripod, you can reach pretty much any height you need. But because they’re ultra-compact, they’re also useful for macro and ground-
Manfrotto has announced several new carriers designed with the needs of professional photographers and videographers in mind. The first of these releases are two new Pro Light RedBee camera backpacks, built for an extensive range of users and gear. The larger of the two packs is the RedBee-310, which can hold multiple configurations of gear, including DSLRs with and without lens attached, a laptop, tablet, tripod, and
Gitzo, one of the premier manufacturers of camera tripods, has introduced what the company is calling the smallest carbon fiber tripod—and small it is. The Gitzo Mini Traveler is designed for low-angle, point-of-view, and behind-the-scenes still and video capture.
The Gitzo Mini Traveler weighs a mere 9.35 ounces (265g) and can handle payloads weighing up to 6.9 lb (3 kg). With legs fully extended, you can set your camera to just less than 7
Recently, Manfrotto expanded its Befree travel tripod collection, adding some more serious models for photographers who need a bit more support. I was lucky enough to be given the flagship piece, the Befree GT Carbon, to use on various adventures. It is certainly the company’s biggest little tripod, since it has an extremely compact form but with some pro-quality specs. This means it
Since the announcement of the collaboration between the Vitec Group and Sony, it was only a matter of time before we saw some unified products. Today we reveal the Gitzo Traveler Kit and dedicated L-Bracket for Sony Alpha series cameras. Matching the mirrorless motto, the Traveler Kit is a lightweight tripod system with a dedicated
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Watch as photographer David Flores presents plenty of tools and accessories that will help you improve your travel experience. Flores looks at a wide range of tools, including things like the Pelican 1525 Air Case that will help keep your equipment safe during your trip, the Manfrotto Befree Tripod, for having a lightweight and stable setup for your camera
Really Right Stuff has just announced a wide-ranging update to its tripod lineup. Distinguished by the addition of the Mark 2 moniker, this series is composed of improved versions of seventeen different tripods for photo and video enthusiasts. These vary from the smaller TFC-14, which reaches 47.6" in height, all the way up to the TVC-34L, with a maximum height of 68.8". Models labeled "FC" have a fixed mounting plate or "apex," while those with "VC" in the name offer a
Sometimes the perfect travel companion isn't the person along for the ride—it is an essential and quiet piece of gear that works well and doesn't weigh you down, exactly the aim of Manfrotto's Befree family of tripods. Claiming to be "the new standard of excellence for travel photography," these tripods are compact, easy-to-use, and feature rich, all of which are excellent selling points for a portable support system. Manfrotto continues to expand the line
Looking for a solid support for your a7 II, a7 III, or a9-series mirrorless camera? Well, look no further—Manfrotto and Sony have joined forces to develop the Befree Advanced Sony Alpha Edition Tripod. Already a popular support option, thanks to its light weight and compact size, the Befree series is a great option for photographers looking to acquire a quality tripod. The Befree Advanced steps things up a notch, with 17