Travel Tripod (Aluminium)

This is a quality tripod that's brilliant for travelling. Whilst it's a little heavier than the Carbon Fibre option, the extra weight means it's that bit more sturdy and robust compared to CF versions, which is something I personally prefer. The cheaper price point compared to the CF version is also attractive - but for me, it's a better tripod because of the weight. It's also not really that heavy and packs super easily into the side of my camera bag, hiking backpack or main travel bag. I had an issue with legs unscrewing on a K&F Concept CF travel tripod I initially purchased, but the legs lock off at maximum extension on the Peak Design tripod, meaning there's no danger of them coming loose, so is worth the extra spend compared to the K&F alternative I initially went for. There's also a handy little tool included to tighten the tripod as the clamps loosen over use - which is brilliant to have. Whilst I use tripod for hiking and travel, it's also become my go to tripod for all my film and photography projects, and works brilliantly with the Peak Design camera clip and plate system. Still an expensive option but worth it for me.

Obviusly the point of this tripod is to be compact - and it is. Its also stable and the quality of production is excellent. There are a lot of clever features. The included hex key is kept in a snug holder, and its inclusion means that conections can be made tight. The attached ballhead with arca swiss mount offers a lot of flexibility. Ideal travel tripod where maximim compactness is more desirable then maximum stability.

Very stable, very compact and very easy to use. Just what i wanted and needed. It is a bit pricy but you dont regret it once you use it

... but it is still one of the best things you can buy for your camera. It is one of the things that you just enjoy using, touching, or even looking at. The head also has some obvious limitations. And the carbon fiber version is not worth it, roughly +1 British Pound for -1g of weight in the range of 1500-1300g is a joke.

Peak Design have pulled out all of the stops to make this, an ideal, compact, travel tripod. Pros Exceptionally well thought out design details. Innovation as standard. For a compact, travel tripod, it’s sturdy enough. A pleasure to use. Cons Just one minor niggle and not at all the fault of the product. If I had bought the carbon version, it might’ve been a touch more comfortable to carry in cold weather - but that’s a lot of extra cash to part with to address a very minor niggle. The model I bought is aluminium and so is cold to the touch. I really felt that when hiking in the Derbyshire Dales a few weeks ago, with temperatures at C. -10. Conclusion I’ve begun to use a tripod more often when I’m out and about in the woodlands and forests. For me, this opens up the new possibilities, amongst them, using HiRES mode on my S5 to create 96MB files and focus stacking. Much improved process and workflow. The integrated head is a marvel, I love it! (I usually ditch the tripod and go hand-held as my other tripods are cumbersome).

Compact and stable quick and easy to set up, if you have been thinking of getting this tripod but been hesitant due to the price if you can afford it just get it you won’t be disappointed, though I have had to purchase the head adapter so I can use other heads for video and believe this should be already included, now to sell my now surplus tripods!

Nice tripods and it's well designed with feet locks, head all smooth and working well. The aluminium is cheaper but on heavy side. Recommended.

Great upon first use but had issue with head not tightening properly on plate. Concerning with camera attached returned for a 3LT