Choosing the right tripod for your camera, shooting needs, and budget isn’t always easy. To help you narrow it down, we review the best studio, travel, compact, mini, and flexible tripods for pros and beginners, across all budgets. We also look at monopods and selfie stick tripods.
The VILTROX VX-18M Professional Tripod is a heavy-duty tripod for photography equipment that falls on the heavier side of the spectrum. Design elements and features built into the VILTROX VX-18M Professional Tripod all aim to provide a secure and safe experience with a heavy camera setup. This tripod by VILTROX features elements that are commonly
The Victiv 72-inch Camera Tripod is a quality camera tripod for amateur photographers and professionals. It is mainly made out of a durable, quality aluminum alloy that gives it a much lighter overall weight. This tripod by Victiv is perfect for use out in the field as it does nothing to hinder a photographer’s journey
The Vanguard Alta Pro tripod hosts one of the highest levels of customization when it comes to photography angles. This tripod features a multi-angle central column (MACC) system. The MACC system provides for an extremely wide range of angles that covers from 0-degrees all the way to 180-degrees. As this is one of the most
The Oben CT-3535 Travel Tripod is an example of quality tripod craftsmanship made with carbon fiber. This tripod exhibits all of the best features that a tripod can have on top of its quality construction. The Oben CT-3535 boasts an extremely lightweight total of 2.5lb and a maximum height of 51.6 inches and would perfectly
The Neewer Carbon Fiber 66″ Tripod is a classic example of how material of an extreme quality, namely carbon fiber, can create a wonderfully lightweight product. This tripod is one of the most lightweight and durable tripods out there due to its bulk construction out of carbon fiber. However, this tripod isn’t one of the
The MeFoto Roadtrip Tripod is easily a prime example of the best of the best when it comes to compact travel tripods. This tripod is constructed with lightweight aluminum and features rubberized locking grips on the legs. Photographers who consistently travel out into the great outdoors for nature photography will need this tripod and its
The GEEKOTO AT24Pro Dreamer is one of the best tripods out there with its maximum height of 77.5 inches and lightweight design. This tripod is constructed with a durable and high-quality aluminum alloy which provides damage resistance in even the harshest of rugged outdoor terrains. Any photographers who need a durable, lightweight tripod with a
The GEEKOTO AT24 Traveller 58” ultra-compact lightweight aluminum tripod is the ideal choice for a travel photographer who needs a lightweight tripod for the field. This 58″ tripod is constructed out of a high-quality, durable aluminum alloy and can handle even the most rugged of outdoor environments. Photographers out in the field need a dependable
A mini tripod may be a curious addition to your kickback, especially if you have invested into full-sized versions, monopods, and the like. But, depending on the subjects you shoot, these things can come in very handy in the right situations. Shooting low down, on tabletops or any other situation where you need to balance
A travel tripod is a must-have accessory for the avid adventurer. Tripods allow you to experiment with different types of photography such as long-exposures and low-light compositions. When traveling, you don’t want to carry a huge, bulky device – this can cause problems with storage and slow down your movements, limiting what you can do.
There are times in our photography journeys where we have to bite the bullet and buy top-quality accessories. This is almost a given with our camera and lenses, but not always the case with accessories. Cheap versions of things like stands, brackets, and in this case tripod heads, tend to wear out quickly and when
When it comes to camera tripods, it’s usually the set and forget mentality. That is, buy a sturdy, high-quality version which should last you many years. These units may not be cheap, but they are made of the best materials and the build quality is second to none. This can be easily applied to the
Benro, if you have heard of them or not, has a nice range of tripods for all occasions. They range from travel tripods to large studio gear made of various materials. This new offering from the company is the Benro Slim Travel Kit, which has a few things in its favor. The tripod is reasonably
The JOBY GorillaPod is one of those ingenious designs that comes along every so often which has a simple concept and multiple uses. It can act as a small tripod, stabilizer, wrapping mount, and stand for your camera, any which way you like. Since the earliest versions, the design has expanded to cater for many
If you are looking for a versatile tripod that is simple and dependable, the Patekfly 12-inch Flexible Tripod might be the one for you. This tripod is suitable for a variety of different environments whether it be something for your desktop or an attachment for your bike. The tripod has a sturdy and flexible feature
When the opportunity comes to travel with photography gear, this is where you have to determine what is actually important. This can be difficult because bringing everything you have is not ideal. Of course, there are the go-to lenses, camera bodies, chargers, and memory cards, but many tend to overlook the tripod. It is actually
The MeFOTO GlobeTrotter series of tripods are the heavyweights in the MeFOTO lineup, coming in aluminum or carbon fiber versions and a range of funky colors. Although the tripods are designed to hold heavyweight DSLR setups, they are still compact travel tripods. The one reviewed here is a carbon fiber version and just like the
The mechanics of a camera tripod may seem very simple on the surface, but just like a great meal all the elements need to be exactly right to work. A decent tripod needs to be rock solid, work every time, ideally lightweight, quick to set up and take the rigors of everyday shooting. Manfrotto has
The Gitzo GT1555T Series 1 Traveler tripod is aimed at the top end of the market, to say the least. Price-wise, the tripod is at the top end of the market meaning that everything should be (and is) made of premium components, materials, and sturdy enough to last a lifetime. At least that’s what I
Vanguard’s Alta Pro tripods are an excellent tool for the outdoor photographer. Or indeed, any photographer wanting flexibility in a tripod. It seems odd to talk about a tripod being both flexible and stable. The main reason we use tripods is to stabilize our camera rig. The flexibility comes in with how many different ways
