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CARREN P : Will this tripod adequately support a Nikon D800 with the 24-70mm f2.8 VR lens?Erik S : Probably, I've had a DF and D80 on it with a 70-300 lens attached. It did ok.PAUL K : Bart, Yes. I have used the 3Pod P5CRH 5 Section tripod with the K3 Ball-Head for about two years with my Nikon D7100 and Nikor 18-300 lens (which is very heavy but nice) with no problems. I am thoughtful when I extend the lens to the 300mm to position one of the legs out front (below the lens), and careful when I use the 3Pod on soft of uneven ground. If you are aware that balance could be an issue, it then is not an issue. Overall I love the compact 3Pod and carry it often because it is such a light compact and usable design, and I've been very pleased with it. I would buy another if I were ever to loose it. Paul K.JT T : Yes it will, but remember this is a light travel tripod. It is not meant to replace a large sturdy tripod. It is, however, a great tripod to strap onto a backpack when you would not want to lug a monster tripod into the field or on an airplane.JACK C : I also used a D800 with several lenses. This is a very lightweight tripod. It's a compromise for when you're hiking or walking long distances. It certainly supports the camera, but it's not as stable as a heavier tripod, and the more you extend the legs, the less stable it comes. I would recommend keeping your hands close to the camera and not using it on windy days.THOMAS S : Yes but this is definitely a light weight travel tripod and will be problematic in windy conditions and uneven terrain. There is a hook on center column to hang some kind of weight which helps. I found it too light weight for my 70-200.ANDREW R : It should. The manufacturer specifies a load capacity of up to 10kg / 22 lbs
Shopper : Does this tripod come with a case or bag? If not, is one available?
MARK S : Is the bag included with the tripod?SAYANTAN M : Yes, bag isSUSHEIL KUMAR A : YesHARRY J : Yes the bag is included.Erik S : YesMARK T : Yes it has a bag and pouch bag for the ball headRICHARD F : Yes, it does come with a well made case.DAVID C : Yes it isJACK C : Yes, it is.FERNANDO B : Yes and the bag is nice -able to carry the folder tripod very conveniently. That said, the tripod is not very steady. It provides more stability than handholding the camera, but for any long exposures (several seconds plus), I was not very impressedJODY T : Yes.THOMAS S : Yes.RICK P : Yes this tripod comes with a nice carrying bag. It zippers and has handles so you can carry or you can easily mount to backpack or camera bag.LAUREN K : Yes :)

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2016-12-13T18:53:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good product at a very good price

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Great for Backpacking

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

Rated 5 out of 5

great tripod

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

QUINCY C.

2016-11-21T10:29:46

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Value

Very light and compact. Perfect for travel or hiking.

Steve B.

2016-11-17T10:34:43

Rated 4 out of 5

Sturdy!

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

JENNIFER C.

2016-11-17T07:59:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Good tripod

I bought this tripod for travel and it works well.

PAUL N.

2016-10-20T19:50:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Beyond epic!!!

My main tripod!!

SHANE S.

2016-10-19T08:42:12

Rated 5 out of 5

Sturdy, light, and portable

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Carbon fiber for ($)

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great tripod for the money

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Great travel pod.

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

Ronnie M.

2016-04-20T03:49:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome and stable!

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

Rated 3 out of 5

Great tripod, but

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

Rated 1 out of 5

I found it very difficult to adjust! The legs fell off!

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

Maria A.

2016-03-28T09:53:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Small but sturdy

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

Dana P.

2016-02-05T11:57:55

Rated 3 out of 5

Good tripod for lighter cameras

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Better than expected

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Light Travel Tripod

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Extremely versatile tripod

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Product for a Small Budget

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

Rated 5 out of 5

great giant killer

Small but strong

IRV S.

2015-10-07T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it!!!

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

SUSANA A.

2015-10-05T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Buy

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

Rated 5 out of 5

Satisfaction Guaranteed

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

Rated 5 out of 5

super compact and sturdy

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

JOSEPH M.

2015-06-22T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Just what I was looking for for travel

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

Rated 2 out of 5

Ball head froze

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Awesome tripod!

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

Rated 4 out of 5

Great travel tripod

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

Thomas L.

2014-08-30T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little tripod

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.

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3POD's P5CRH Tripod camera support system is an incredibly versatile product that gives you double the features of comparable systems at a surprisingly affordable price. The Carbon fiber crafted striped texture is burnished into the surface of the legs and detachable two-tiered center column.

The 5-sectioned legs individually secure and can unfold in a single turn of the metal-jacketed twist locks. Each leg ends in a spiked outdoor-ready foot under a removable nonslip rubber cap.

Superior wear-resistance lock guards built into each leg ward against slippage due to temperature changes or gradual loosening over time. The legs also fold up around the center column at a 180° angle for a compact 12" storage and transport configuration.

This is a full featured tripod capable of tackling all the challenges of the trail. Each leg angle is individually adjustable and fixed, as you would expect in superior designed tripods, allowing for compensation to uneven surfaces, even edges and stairs, in angular placement with 3 position settings.

The asymmetrical placement of the legs serves to create a offset to the center of gravity and more flexible positioning in the wild.

The P5CRH's capability makes it suitable for a huge range of projects. Holding up to 22lbs, but weighing in at an impossibly light 2.6lbs, it can be sped out of a gear case and at a moment's notice for perfect, steadied shots. The center column and utilizes the same reinforced twist-locking technology featured on the tripod legs.

K3 Hydraulic Professional Ballhead:
The included K3 professional ballhead is elegantly designed for optimal weight distribution. The scratch-resistant carbon body employs advanced CNC forging technology and a hard protective finish for a wear-free appearance.

The K3 features enhanced hydraulic damping and 360° of smooth, jitter-free rotation. The bubble levels are built directly into the ballhead for easy calibration. A sliding quick-release plate with a universal 1/4" mounting screw is also included with the ballhead, and attaches to the head via a flip lock clamp mechanism.

Key Features

  • CNC forged Carbon fiber construction
  • Anodized wear-resistant burnished design
  • Detachable dual-sectioned center column
  • Outdoor-ready spiked feet
  • Metal-jacketed twist locks
  • 2-section extendable center column

What's in the box:

  • P5CRH Tripod
  • K3 Hydraulic Ballhead with Bubble Levels
  • Sliding Quick-Release Plate
  • 1/4" Universal Mounting Screw
  • Padded Carrying Case with Accessory Pocket
  • Mini Toolkit