3Pod Everest T5 4-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod

2024-12-22T07:59:49

I am an all day, every day tripod user, and I have more broken tripods from the last 20yrs than most people have. I really like this tripod. Pros... Very sturdy Tall, Good leg diameter, easy to carry 1/4 20 and 3/8 mounts beside the head area Looks great The tripod bag is more of a hard-shell case and works with the head on as well. In all honesty, I never used a case for more than a few minutes before, I have used this every day. Several mounting plates short throw leg locks Center column is included and a flat plate is included and a leveler is included Price to this level of carbon fiber is great Few sharp edges Cons A bit heavier than I was expecting for its height (also kind of a good thing) The mounting screw with the recessed 1/4 inside the 3/8 is not the best. It works but I would prefer a flip-able screw. The center column twist lock works great, but I wish it was more like the leg twist locks in shape.

James b.

2024-07-23T08:46:57

I honestly can't remember the last time I bought something that felt as utterly well-built as this. I haven't even used it in the field yet and I already love it. First, it's incredibly sturdy and all of its components look and feel amazingly well-made. It's a touch heavier than I would have guessed, but well worth it for the size and strength. Second, I love the height. As a tall photographer I'm often left crouching down at my travel tripod's max height. When I invested in a second studier tripod, I was surprised to see that this at its max height was well above my head/eye level. I'd estimate its max height to be between 6'9'' and 7' (>2 meters) Finally, I love the accessories and configurability of it. The ball head is wonderful, sturdy, and easily adjusted. The 2-in-one 3/8 and 1/4" screws are clever and very functional. Even with a ball head, it's easily panned on a horizontal axis with convenient adjustment levers. I'm just so, so happy with this, especially at this price. I almost love the tripod more than my new camera (which is saying a lot)

Scott B.

2024-02-11T22:37:03

I am in the process of writing a book on wildlife photography techniques and gear. Consequently, I have bought and tested many tripods and heads. I had been searching for a really good, moderately priced set of legs that would accommodate a between-the-legs leveling device which I could recommend. (I find such devices to be easier to use than any half ball leveler.) Adorama's half price holiday special on this model, which included such a device, was too good for me to pass up. When it arrived I chose that configuration, and thoroughly tested it. I was pleased to discover that it performed well. For its weight class it was as stable as any I have tested. I appreciated the inclusion of its bubble level, which was readable, even when a gimble head was mounted on its leveling platform. I also appreciated the inclusion of rubber grips on two legs as well as the inclusion of a decent case. (Since I outfitted it with a quick link device to allow me to switch from a point and shoot head to the gimbal one, I chose to replace the case with one that allowed room for stowing the gimbal head in an exterior side pocket.) I am very pleased with the resulting package and plan to take it backpacking, despite its slightly greater weight than a traveler design, since it is much faster to level and works well with either of the two heads to support even a long telephoto lenses on a full sized, gripped, DSLR.

Robert S.

2024-01-03T08:36:23

Great tripod for the money

Aby P.

2023-12-27T01:47:17

Strong tripod

Aby P.