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Review Summary
2016-04-11T13:16:21
I bought this tripod to upgrade from the Benro Travel Angel that I already have. Basically what I was looking for was a tripod that was higher than the Travel Angel with the column down. That column just gets in the way if you want to spread the tripod legs out to shoot low. This tripod is just right for my 5 foot 10'' frame without having to bend down. It comes with a separate center column, so I can easily unscrew the head from the tripod, attach it to the column, and then screw the column onto the top of the tripod. The center column is 8 inches long and will telescope to 12 inches. I gave this tripod 4 stars because of the ball had that it comes with. Separately I would give the tripod legs 5 stars, and the head 3 stars. The included head has one lever to lock everything. It has one knob for friction control but that's for both the Ball and Pan. It's not for the pan only. I shot the ball with WD-40 which made it a lot smoother. But I still prefer to be able to lock the ball while still being able to pan the camera. I fixed this problem by switching the new head with the head from my old tripod. My suggestion would be to try to find just the tripod legs and then buy a separate head more to your. Liking
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The Travel Flat FTF18AIN0 tripod kit is a unique design created specifically for photographers who need to travel with the most compact support gear. The combination of 8x carbon fiber legs, flat design, accessories and twist locks makes this the ideal travel companion. The telescoping column provides additional height and one of the tripod legs can be easily converted into a monopod for extra versatility.
Triple Action Ball Head
The Travel Flat tripod kits contain a triple action ballhead with a quick release plate that can be used in both portrait and landscape orientation. Not only is it capable of all the adjustments necessary for still photography, but also several video movements. The included quick release plate is Arca-Swiss style, an industry standard.
Unique Flat System
The Travel Flat's innovative design gives you full support while achieving maximum compactness.
Twist Locks
All the tripods in the Travel Flat family utilize rubber twist locks for improved ergonomics and resistance to the elements.
Monopod Conversion
It is extremely simple to convert one of the Travel Flat tripod's legs into a monopod adding more versatility.
Carry Case
Each Travel Flat tripod includes a quality carrying case with shoulder strap.
Spiked Feet
A set of spiked feet are included with every Travel Flat tripod for increased stability when shooting outdoors.
Aluminum Legs
The Travel Flat family tripods feature aluminum leg construction making it both light weight and sturdy.
Magnesium Casting
Travel Flat tripods employ magnesium castings, making them among some of the lightest tripods currently available.
Removable Telescoping Center Column
This two section telescoping center column gives the Travel Flat family of tripods even more height adjustment.