The MantisPod Pro is a Versatile Camera Grip & Tabletop Tripod
The MantisPod Pro is a highly versatile grip and tabletop tripod. It’s unusually well-made and solid and very thoughtfully designed. Here’s my detailed hands-on review.
Manfrotto Befree Advanced Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod – Hands-on Review
There are a few variants in Manfrotto’s Befree carbon fiber travel tripod line. The Befree Advanced adds twist locks and a heavier load rating.
Sirui T-1204SK Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod: Hands-on Review
Hands-on with the Sirui T-1204SK T-S carbon fiber travel tripod.
Spivo Flexible Tripod – Hands-on Review
Traditional travel tripods are straight and stiff–the stiffer the better. But these small portable tripods take an unconventional approach in being bendy.
Manfrotto 190Go! M-Series Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod Hands-on Review
The Manfrotto 190go! M-Series Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod is a 4-section tripod that’s rated for a load capacity of about 15 pounds, stands up to 58 inches tall, and weights under 3 pounds. Here’s my hands-on review.
Sirui W-2204 Waterproof Carbon Fiber Tripod – Hands-on Review
The Sirui W-2204 carbon fiber tripod has a distinctive feature: it’s waterproof. A happy side-effect of that is that it’s also protected against sand and grit.
Induro Stealth Carbon Fiber Hi-Hats / Induro Baby Grand Tripods
The Induro Baby Grand Tripods aren’t your typical travel tripods. Truth be told, they’re not really travel tripods at all. But if you can settle for something very short, they’re extremely solid and portable.
Really Right Stuff Versa Ground Pod – Hands-on Review
The Really Right Stuff TVC-32G Ground Pod might be short, but don’t let that fool you. It’s an unusually strong and stable shooting platform when using large lenses or heavy gear.
Hands on with the Oben CT-2391 3-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
The Oben CT-2391 is a 3-section carbon fiber tripod that offers support for heavier camera rigs and those times when you need a tall tripod.
Review of the Oben CTM-2500 5-Section Carbon Fiber Monopod
The Oben CTM-2500 is a solid yet light carbon fiber monopod. It stands up to 64 inches tall but collapses small enough to fit in carry-on. It can hold up to 26 pounds but itself weighs just a touch over one pound.
A Solid Tilt Head for Monopods: Oben VH-R2 Review
Oben’s VH-R2 Tilt Head for monopods is a solidly built tilt head that can handle the weight of most telephoto lenses. Here’s my hands-on review.
Really Right Stuff TFC-14 Series 1 Carbon Fiber Tripod Hands-on Review
The Really Right Stuff TFC-14 Series 1 Carbon Fiber Tripod doesn’t have bells and whistles, but it just might be my new favorite travel tripod.
Joby Ballhead X Review
While it’s designed to be paired with the Joby GorillaPod Focus flexible tripod, the Joby Ballhead X is very good on its own terms as a small, strong, and affordable ballhead for a travel tripod.
Review of the Oben BC-166 Dual Action Ballhead
The Oben BC-166 heavy-duty ballhead doesn’t try to do fancy. It aims for no-fuss, rock-solid support and easy adjustment. And it succeeds well.
Platypod Ultra Review
The latest Platypod, the Ultra, is another ultra-mobile and super-flexible mount that can be used as a tiny travel tripod or as a secure mounting point in all sorts of ways.
Hands-on with the MeFOTO Globetrotter Air Travel Tripod
The MeFOTO Globetrotter Air is a compact aluminum travel tripod designed for use with DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. Here’s how it stacks up.
Hands-on Review of the Vanguard VEO 235AB Compact Travel Tripod
Vanguard has a new VEO collection of travel tripods. I’ve been trying out the VEO 235AB, the model in the middle of that range.
3 Legged Thing Albert Travel Tripod – Hands-on Review
My hands-on review of one of the larger and taller tripods that 3 Legged Thing have put out. This one is in their Equinox range.
3 Legged Thing Leo Travel Tripod Review
My hands-on review of the smallest in 3 Legged Thing’s new Equinox line of carbon fiber travel tripods: the Leo.
Really Right Stuff TFA-01 Ultra Pocket ‘Pod Hands-on Review
Really Right Stuff has put out a new ultra-portable table-top tripod, the TFA-01 Ultra Pocket ‘Pod. Here’s my hands-on review.
Platypod Pro Max – Review
The PlatyPod Pro Max is a bigger, broader platform that’s designed for larger DSLR and on-the-go video rigs.
Review of the Oben BE-117 Dual Action Ballhead
While it may not be the fanciest ballhead, Oben’s BE-117 with Arca-style QR plate offers reliable performance at an affordable price.
Review of the Gitzo GH1382TQD Center Ball Head for Travel Tripods
I put the smallest and lightest of Gitzo’s new center ball tripod heads to the test. It’s designed as the perfect pairing with Gitzo Traveler Series 0 and Series 1 travel tripods.
The Go-Anywhere Platypod Pro
It’s a baseplate with tripod studs and a few screws. But this tiny package is a surprisingly flexible way to mount a camera.
Review of the Arca Swiss Monoball p0 Ballhead
A hands-on review of the unconventional Arca Swiss Monoball p0 Ballhead.
Benro GoTravel 2 GC269TB2 Carbon Travel Tripod – Hands-on Review
The Benro GoTravel 2 GC269TB2 is a carbon fiber travel tripod that folds up into a small, portable package but offers impressive stability. It also has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.
Oben CT-3581 Travel Tripod – Hands-on Review
With this travel tripod, Oben is aiming at the cheaper end of the market while still retaining features like carbon fiber construction, twist locks, and a convertible monopod. Here’s how it stacks up.
Kirk TT-1 Mini Table Top Tripod – Hands-on Review
The Kirk TT-1 is an unusually solid table-top tripod rated for loads up to 100 pounds but is small and lightweight, easily fitting in a camera bag’s pocket.
Best Tripod Stands for the Ricoh Theta S Spherical Camera
Shooting spherical 360° panoramas with a Ricoh Theta S has a distinctive challenge: having the tripod take up as little of the frame as possible. Here are the stands that have become my favorites.
Sirui T-2205X Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod – Hands-on Review
As part of my ongoing series trying to find the best travel tripods available, I put the Sirui T-2205X to the test.
Varavon Baby T3 Mini Tripod
The Varavon Baby T3 Mini Tripod is short, but that small stature comes with its virtues as a travel tripod.
3 Legged Thing Brian Travel Tripod – Hands-on Review
I’ve been testing out the EVOLUTION 3 Brian Carbon Fiber Tripod System from 3 Legged Thing. Here’s my hands-on review.
3 Legged Thing Rick Travel Tripod – Hands-on Review
The Rick is a lightweight carbon fiber travel tripod from 3 Legged Thing. Here’s my hands-on review.
Benro Travel Angel II C1682TV1 Travel Tripod – Hands-on Review
Benro says its Travel Angel II tripods are Triple Transfunctional Tripods. What that means is that it transforms into a tripod, monopod, or walking stick. Here’s a hands-on review of how it performs.
Induro Grand Turismo Travel Tripod – Hands-on Review
My hands-on review of Induro’s Grand Turismo CGT114 carbon fiber travel tripod.
Travel Tripod Reviews
A good tripod can sometimes make or break a great photo. Here are my hands-on reviews of some of the best travel tripods available.
Gitzo Traveler Kit Series 2 Travel Tripod
Gitzo has long led the pack when it comes to travel tripods. Here’s their latest contender for the best travel tripod kit.
Manfrotto Befree Travel Tripod – Hands-on Review
Manfrotto’s Befree carbon fiber travel tripod aims to be lightweight, and lightweight it is. At only 2.4 lbs–and that’s including the head–it qualifies as ultralight. Here’s my take on how it performs in real-world use.
MeFoto GlobeTrotter Travel Tripod – Hands-on Review
MeFoto’s Globetrotter is designed as a go-anywhere travel tripod for DSLR and mirrorless systems. It’s small, compact, and very competitively priced. Here’s how it stacks up in use.
Hands-on Review of the Sirui P-326 Carbon Fiber Monopod
Tripods aren’t always ideal for travel photography. There are too many places you can’t use them. But a good monopod can come in very handy.
Gitzo GT1542T Traveler Travel Tripod – Hands-on Review
Review of the Gitzo Traveler GT1542T. It’s small, light, and stable, a winning combination for DSLR and mirrorless cameras with small to medium lenses.
