3Pod P5ARH 5-Section Aluminumn Compact Reversable Travel Tripod with K3 BallHead

2016-12-13T18:53:11

This is an excellent compact tripod that extends to a very useful height and is rather solid. If more stability is needed, one can hang a backpack or other weight from the hook. Easy setup/packing.

Martin A.

2016-12-09T09:06:58

Carbon Fiber, very lite{approx 3lbs W/Head} but a little flimsy [On sale ($)+ for top line Carbon fiber].. Ball head is OK, the Ball portion & Knobs work very good, the lower Panning portion has sticking problem.. But I still recommend this unit for Camera&Lenses under 12lbs..

David K.

2016-11-26T19:02:55

great tripod. really compact and light and easy to set up.

QUINCY C.

2016-11-21T10:29:46

Very light and compact. Perfect for travel or hiking.

Steve B.

2016-11-17T10:34:43

Overall, a good tripod but mine needs tightening pretty regularly.

JENNIFER C.

2016-11-17T07:59:19

I bought this tripod for travel and it works well.

PAUL N.

2016-10-20T19:50:39

My main tripod!!

SHANE S.

2016-10-19T08:42:12

Caveat: I do not have a long heavy lens. This tripod is plenty sturdy with my D610 with my heaviest lens attached. The instructions are intuitive and easy to follow and all the listed functionality is achievable by at most removing two screws. I'm looking forward to my next hike so I can test it in the field.

DASHIELL F.

2016-10-11T10:29:16

Awhile ago got the 3legged travel tripod in aluminum. When I saw this one for ($) I decide to buy it for the carbon fiber. They ARE lighter and the ball head that comes with seems more secure. Have not had a chance to try it in real life situation but what I've have done I'm Really happy with it!!

GEORGE G.

2016-10-08T18:01:58

I have been using a heavy tripod that works fine, but is not good for travel. This tripod is light and folds to a small travel size. Never though I would find a carbon fiber tripod at such a low price. I thought that I could take a chance for ($) and was very surprised of the quality. It can hold my camera and a 300mm zoom lens with ease.

PAUL J.

2016-10-06T08:29:07

I love the compact size and light weight. Very stable with my d7200 and 17-300 lense.

Ronnie M.

2016-04-20T03:49:41

It is very light weight and easy to carry around. The ballhead included helps me a lot with precision and keeping my Sony a6000 with a Telephoto lense in place without hesitation. The only thing I am not crazy about is the twisting type of lock it has for keeping the tripod's legs extended, but it is written in the description so I was aware of that before buying it.

Raul M.

2016-04-05T08:18:40

Tripod arrived, looked great seem to work great, all with the exception of one leg that would not stay extended. Sent back to Adorama for exchange , easy return so far.

SCOTT O.

2016-03-31T09:46:36

I returned this item, looking for a better one right now.

Maria A.

2016-03-28T09:53:56

Light weight, fits in a back pack, but steady and sturdy.

Dana P.

2016-02-05T11:57:55

Good tripod for lighter cameras. My Nikon D7200 is a bit shaky on it. The smallest section on one leg required a bit of remodeling to be reliable. The ball head is solid, smooth and works nicely

HARRY J.

2015-11-24T14:05:39

Love the lightness and compactness of the fold up legs, I head into the backcountry a lot and this will be great and looks like it will handle anything I encounter

TAMRA D.

2015-10-10T21:00:00

This is a light compact tripod that includes a complete bullhead and can support an heavy camera/lens combination. It can be set up fairly quickly but note it has 5 part legs so thats a lot of twist locks to manipulate. The only downside of the tripod was the top plate of the bullhead which had the wrong screw size. The chamfered hole in the plate did not match the screw and took a little filling to make right. Otherwise everything worked as designed. Oh, BTW, there are not any spiked feet as mentioned in the on-line add.

RICHARD G.

2015-10-07T21:00:00

Super flexible tripod will work in most any position. Slightly shakey when everything extended, but certainly works well with full size dslr.

WILBUR H.

2015-10-07T21:00:00

Takes up very little room in my Backpack. Very Lightweight, but sturdy enough for a 70-200 f2.8 and D800E.

JAMES B.

2015-10-07T21:00:00

Small but strong

IRV S.

2015-10-07T21:00:00

Is a great tripod very light and secure. Love it!!!

SUSANA A.

2015-10-05T21:00:00

Folds up very nice for transport. I'm using a full frame SLR w/batt grip, Does a good job for it's light weight.

MARVIN M.

2015-10-05T21:00:00

Recently used this tripod and Head to photograph the Blood Moon Eclipse. I was using a Sigma 300 mm with a 2x multiplier and found the system very stable and easy to setup without a lot of shake when taking the photos.

DONALD E.

2015-09-24T08:48:16

i found this to be very useful for traveling and pretty sturdy for such a small guy!

JOSEPH M.

2015-06-22T21:00:00

This tripod is the exact thing I need whether I am traveling by plane or on my motorcycle. It is what it is. It is very light, feeling a little fragile, but in a museum, or an occasional architectural street shot, it will work just fine. I always use a 2 sec. Timer, hands off to ensure it is still for a shot. I am a Mirrorless user so my small cameras work just fine with this tiny and light tripod. The ARCA friendly head is perfect and works with all my tripod accessories.

Mordachifu

2015-05-02T21:00:00

I too bought this tripod based on its light weight so i could pack in in my checked bags when I fly to do a shoot. I have used it on four trips, the last two times the "Unique internal structure with floating ballhead and effortless locking mechanism" did just that, it locked up. It is anything but effortless. It has been real embarrassing to try to adjust the camera with people standing around with me looking for any way to unloosen then tighten the "effortless mechanism". The knob is frozen and i have to remove the camera then strain to position the plate, then use a Kung Fu grip to turn the knob to lock it into place, then remount the camera. it seems like a good idea, but the "extreme effort mechanism" option needs to go.

JOE W.

2015-02-13T19:00:00

This tripod is great for most applications. It's extremely light and folds very small, so it's great for those of you that carry your tripod around a lot. It's pretty stable for being only 2+ lbs, especially in a low position. Once you get the legs and center columns extended, you (understandably) lose a bit of stability. It's very well built and everything works as it should...on the tripod. Unfortunately, after about a month of use, the head developed some give. So when I get set up and composed for a shot, it moves after I let it go. It can become unbelievably frustrating. I've taken it apart and made sure everything is tightened, but the stem piece simply no longer fits snugly into the bottom of the release plate. I'm very happy with the tripod itself, but I'm not very pleased that I'm already going to have to buy a new ball head for it.

JEFF H.

2015-01-09T19:00:00

Pros: Light weight Folds small Well built Easy to use Cons: Wobbles with center column extended

Thomas L.

2014-08-30T21:00:00

This is a well built tripod. Fits in a carry on suitcase easily. On the heavy side, which is good. Makes for a sturdy solid support. I have been using it for a year now and still love it.

FRANKLIN R.