SmallRig CT210 Video Tripod, 75" Video Camera Tripod Monopod with +/-15° Leveling Base Fluid Head, Professional Camera Tripod Compatible with Video Camera, DSLR, Camcorder-4475

Exactly what I wanted and expected from smallrig. Great tripod, great price. Works great.

The media could not be loaded. You will not be disappointed!! Best TRIPOD in the business. I’m 6’1” and it stands over me great for getting those panoramic shots!!! Quality! Quiet! That’s the reason I bought it. My stand squeaked and I was embarrassed at a shoot. This makes no sound. Or minimal noise. All professionals need this stand.

I've been searching for a travel tripod for some time now. The main feature that drew me is the fact that it seamlessly integrates the manfrotto style plate and also accommodates the DJI RS3 baseplate with one simple click. This makes it easy for me to transition quickly from stationary shots to my gimbal relatively quickly. Certainly a lot quicker than all the arca swiss style mounts out there. The thing is also pretty small, I can comfortably carry it around, it fits well in my luggage, and extends to a decent height when I need. Build quality is solid too, though that is to be expected from SmallRig. If i had a complaint it would be that it can be slightly wobbly when all my equipment is set up on it, but honestly for a tripod of this size and profile I don't think that's avoidable anyway, you'd have to get something bigger and heavier for sure. I tried many travel tripods on amazon and they were decent, but this one just stands out for me.

I am so glad I didn't get a heavier tripod. This is portable and easy to move around and setup. I love the monopod option for events, and the switching head is very practical as I often shoot in vertical mode (short social media clips).My only complaint is when I went to lengthen one of the bottom legs, it just fell out/off/detached, and it was hard to put back. There didn't seem to be any stopping mechanism except a thin and loose piece of plastic wrapped around the top of the lowest leg. It's made me nervous about using the lowest legs at all. Fortunately, the tripod is tall enough that I do not need to adjust the very bottom most of the time.

My previous tripod was difficult to level on a sloped driveway. The leveling head on this tripod is a game changer. Instead of having to adjust the legs and the various resulting angles to level the tripod, the leveling head adjusts 15-degrees in all directions, making it so easy to level everything within a few seconds. The tripod is sturdy, easy to adjust, and just what I needed. It has elevated my astrophotography instantly.

I liked this tripod until it sort of broke. One of the leg ridges when you fold the legs out sheered off. Now it won't lock in the first position for one of the legs. I am just outside the 30 day window so I am hoping I can still return it

The fluid head is nice and smooth---I bought this because I like my Smallrig CH-10 fluid head, and hoped this tripod would be as good a value. But even with the clamps unlocked, this head (like the CH-10) has a lot of resistance in rotation, enough to make these tripod legs flex a bit. Maybe OK with a 1x view, but very annoying in a magnified view, with a telephoto or small spotting scope.Also, the tripod is not quite as compact and handy as advertised, as the legs cannot fold completely closed around the head. The head must be removed to get the legs to close fully---which isn't too hard to do when packing it into a suitcase, but not very handy on the trail.Smallrig generally makes good stuff and I'll be watching for an improved version of this product.

I really like everything about this tripod except for the leg lock ended up breaking after about 6 to 8 months of use. I go about every other weekend to film.Update: upgraded to 5 stars because customer service contacted me and asked if I would like a new replacement tripod.