Travel Tripods

[ssanders79]

I am looking for a "Travel Tripod" that is short when collapsed, but can extend up at least 60". I am willing to give up some sturdiness as this will not be my primary tripod. I am going for portability.

I saw a monopod that has 3 legs that come out of the base for hybrid tripod/monopod. This might work, but I want it to be compact when collapsed so it can be put in my carry-on backback.

Anyone have something like this monopod/tripod or a compact travel tripod? What do you like about it? What do you hate about it? Would you buy it again knowing what you know now?

 

[YesDear]

Funny you should ask. I just looked at two monopods that had legs. I am going to china but did not want to take a tripod. I thought everyone I looked at was either cumbersome to use or just too heavy. I was actually pretty disappointed in how dificult it was to set up. The owner of the local photography store I use took the same one to China this summer for the eclipse. He said he got stopped a lot at airports for security reasons with it in his suit case!

I have actually ended up with a Benro chinese made carbon fiber Travel tripod that will go to 57". It is a C-069 Travel Angel. It weighs only 1lb 7oz and holds 13.2lbs. It is not cheap but 1/2 price of a Gitzo similar one. I use the medium size RRS ballhead. Not an inexpensive setup but something I will really get some use out of. I also folds down to only 13.4 in. It is a five leg segment which is kind of a pain but you do what you have to for size.

 

[WDWFigment]

http://www.amazon.com/Velbon-Alumin...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1250973317&sr=1-1

 

[MarkBarbieri]

Gitzo Traveler Titanium

I've got a birthday coming up...hint, hint.

 

[phalynx]

Gitzo Traveler Titanium

I've got a birthday coming up...hint, hint.

So that looked really cool until I checked out the price. I think you owe me a screen wipe! $2500.... wow.. I am sure it's worth it but wow...

 

[MarkBarbieri]

I suppose that it is a bit pricey. It's a limited edition, though. And they engrave your name in one of the legs.

 

[YesDear]

Well Mark I will consider it for your birthday. I just did not know that you really wanted a tripod with my name on it?!

 

[WVDisGeek]

I suppose that it is a bit pricey. It's a limited edition, though. And they engrave your name in one of the legs.

Mark, for that kind of money, they better engrave my name on a new camera to sit on top of it!

 

[DBL101]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/14703-REG/Cullmann_CU_2722_Magic_2_Tripod.html

I recently purchased this one and used it on our last vacation. it will now go with me on all our vacations.

 

[ssanders79]

Thanks for the suggestions so far, but unless I can use my Disney Birthday fun card, my choices are to go cheap or get nothing at all.

I found this at a store this morning for $13.

Targus TG-42TT 42-Inch 8-Section Travel Tripod
It is about the overall size of a small umbrella. I loved the size, but not the reviews I've read. I am considering this as it is only $13 and if it really does stink returning it.

Are there any real tripods that are similar in size? Have you tried this one yourself? Again, I already have a regular tripod, I am looking for something I can stick in my bag and have it as crutch if the situation presents itself.

 

[ssanders79]

Mark, for that kind of money, they better engrave my name on a new camera to sit on top of it!

My wife asked me what camera comes with that tripod when I showed it to her last night.