MeFOTO Road Trip Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod Kit, 61.61" Max Height, 17.63 lbs, Black

SKU: BEC1350Q1BK

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PAUL S : Can the ball head be removed and replaced with a different ball head?STEVEN B : Yes. In fact, I replaced it with a Gimbal head.JEFFERY Z : Yes - standard screw mount
CATE B : Is there a hook at the bottom of the center column? It also says spiked feet, but is there any way of removing / protecting the spikes if I'm on a delicate surface I don't want to scratch?Richard C : i have a MeFOTO C1350 carbon fiber tripod "road trip" there is a hook at the bottom of the center column. The feet are made of solid rubber that I can depress, it is not rock solid. Hope I understand your question and answered it. Richard Clemens. I also have a mefoto Qi ball head that works well.ANDREW R : Yes, there is a hook. The "spikes" are nothing more than slightly conical rubber/plastic tips, not true spikes.
Ran G : Is the quick release plate arca swiss type?

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2021-07-03T16:03:51

Rated 3 out of 5

MeFOTO RoadTrip Aluminum needs improvement

Needs improvement with legs locking device.

BRUCE B.

2020-08-16T08:25:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

Flexible and reliable

TONY M.

2020-07-18T04:01:54

Rated 4 out of 5

Real decent tripod.

This has been a decent tripod. It is a bit heavy, which can be nice. Can be cumbersome to use. But it has worked well and has good at holding my camera confidently.

Mike H.

2020-06-30T15:08:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Light weight

Light weight and stable!

ADAM G.

2020-06-17T12:10:34

Rated 3 out of 5

DON’T MOUNT BIG TELEPHOTO LENSES ON THIS THING!!!

This tripod states it can support up to 17lbs. I had my Sony 200-600mm mounted to this thing through the tripod foot on the lens. The camera I was using along with it was the Sony A7R IV with the battery grip attached. I was outside in my backyard taking pictures of birds and I decided to mount my lens on the tripod so I can see how I’ll like using it that way. Well, somehow the tripod ended up tipping over and breaking both my A7R IV and 200-600mm lens. The tripod ended up getting damaged as well and now one of the legs won’t retract all the way in. The repair cost for my gear is about $1,400. The weight of the grip, camera, and lens doesn’t exceed or come close to 17lbs. I would recommend this tripod for use with smaller lenses ONLY.

MICHELLE J.

2020-01-08T08:15:49

Rated 4 out of 5

Compact Tripod

Nice and compact, but has a bit of weight to it. Overall a good product.

JOSE P.

2019-12-06T10:43:12

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice Tripod with Carry Bag

Nice tripod with plenty of adjustment for any terrain. Collapses to a lot shorter height than my other tripod which is good. Nice carry bag

PAUL B.

2019-11-12T09:24:22

Rated 4 out of 5

I dig it.

It's a nice sturdy and light tripod that's relatively easy to set up. Some of the controls are little non-intuitive, but that's typical with smaller tripods. Overall, it was a good buy.

Lynn S.

2019-10-09T19:41:43

Rated 3 out of 5

Not bad, well performed product

I got this as a bundle. It was not flat when extended legs full...

Ittetsu Y.

2019-05-04T06:47:37

Rated 4 out of 5

Must Have Tripod

Was looking for a new tripod because mine was too outdated and heavy. The MeFoto tripod caught my eye because it is sturdy to hold even my heaviest camera and lens combo. It folds down to fit my backpack, its leightweight enough that I don't mind carrying it around the whole day. And it does exactly what it's supposed to. The only little downside is that assembly takes some getting used to and isn't full on intuitive, but that's a small price to pay for a great product!

Viktoria W.

2019-04-18T09:17:36

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Travel size.

Overall Tripod Head and legs are solid and easy to use. As it was first time to use twist lock legs it took me a little getting used to and I actually unscrewed the lower leg to far. Once back together it’s been fine. The last extension of the legs makes a little wobbly compared to my heavier tripod. The overall body is light weight and compact and perfect size to carry in my travel backpack. This was the primary reason I bought this and it worked perfect for travel and attached to my backpack and fit in the carry on overheads perfectly.

Alison D.

2019-03-17T09:55:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Tripod

Looks like photo

Vincente M.

2019-02-12T10:57:33

Rated 5 out of 5

It's a Great Tripod

This is a really nice travel tripod. I needed one that would fit into a small suitcase and this fits the bill perfectly. I was concerned that the twist type leg locking devices would be a hassle to setup but I actually like it better than my other Manfrotto lever type tripod. It is quite sturdy and holds my D7200 with 70-300 telephoto easily.

CHRIS K.

2019-01-08T14:50:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Tri Pod

This Tripod works good works good with my Lowepro bag Fits perfects perfect Light weight an strong

WILLIAM B.

2018-12-24T18:33:12

Rated 4 out of 5

I like this new tripod

Light weight and easy to carry and adjust. The ball head provides excellent flexibility to rotate camera

Abdelhakeim F.

2018-12-14T08:34:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Light & easy

I find this as light and smooth as what I was hoping for to move up in the tripod world.

August B.

2018-12-05T05:56:33

Rated 4 out of 5

Replacing a Tiltall with the MeFOTO

I purchased this MeFOTO tripod as a gift after acquiring one for myself a few months ago. I wanted something a bit easier to tote around to replace, or, at least augment, the classic Tiltall I’ve had for more than forty years. The MeFOTO has done that quite well - it’s smaller (but still has good extension), lighter, comes with a carry case and adds ball-leveling convenience to set-up. There’s some flex in the legs so t’s not quite as rigid as the Tiltall but it still provides a secure platform for my Nikon D750. That’s a good sized camera so good performance with that speaks to its capabilities. I expect the gift recipient, who also has a Nikon 750, will be pleased.

DAVID W.

2018-10-27T09:43:58

Rated 5 out of 5

light weight - good for travel

I tend to move around a lot when at a photo site, so this is easy to move. Not as stable as a heavier tripod but serves my needs well.

William H.

2018-10-05T07:44:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Most versatile tripod!

I needed a compact tripod but I didn't want to give up a taller tripod. I'm 5'10 and shoot with a canon Eos 1Ds mark 3 and it is rock solid on this tripod. I don't find myself hunching over to look through the viewfinder either. With the center post extended I don't feel as if the tripod is any less sturdy. The tripod folds up nicely and fits into the supplied canvas case. It fits nicely inside any backpack with a main compartment of at least 171/2" tall. If your on the fence about this tripod don't be, just pick it up, you won't be disappointed. This was my first tripod with screw type leg extensions, I must admit, it was a little bit of a learning curve getting used to extending the legs, after some practice though, it's a little quicker on the set up. Thanks Adorama I couldn't be happier.

Ken D.

2018-08-30T13:23:38

Rated 5 out of 5

What a Great Tripod

The Globetrotter tripod is better than expected. It is well built and very sturdy. It's perfect for my Nikon D7200. I am looking forward to many years of use and to the new products Mefoto produces for photographers. Thanks, Wayne

WAYNE G.

2018-08-10T08:43:05

Rated 5 out of 5

Great travel tripod.

Very convenient being both a monopod and a tripod. Very light for putting in your backpack in using while hiking.

Thomas H.

2018-05-15T09:19:19

Rated 4 out of 5

Travel Item

I wanted a light wieght unit, yet able to hold the camera plus telephoto lens. I have not traveled with this unit yet, but have used it. Easy to adjust and seems sturdy. Should meet my needs.

Bruce R.

2018-04-13T19:50:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good tripod for the money

Excellent tripod, very sturdy and the size is just perfect for traveling, very good quality.

ERICK L.

2018-04-09T14:20:26

Rated 3 out of 5

It’s ok... not for heavier cameras

Great tripod for the price.... wish the ball head could hold more weight does not completely tighten

JERRY B.

2018-03-13T15:43:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Convenient product.

Didn’t like when I first opened but it has since grown on me. It’s pretty convenient and easy to use. It doesn’t feel burdensome when I bring it with me like other tripods in the past.

CARLOS G.

2018-03-06T09:44:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Great compact tripod

The versatility of this tripod is just what I was looking for. Plus it has the extra benefit of converting into a monopod when needed.

Lynn R.

2018-02-22T08:54:16

Rated 4 out of 5

New favorite

This is my new favorite tripod for the price

TAHOE D.

2018-02-15T09:01:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Great tripod

Great tripod. Only used it once so far

THAYER B.

2018-02-08T07:49:10

Rated 2 out of 5

Not easy

The pro is that I can use this with my heavy lens, my 100-400 canon lens. The con is that it's difficult to put into place, hard to extend, hard to secure in a locked position. And it's heavier than I thought it would be. I'm tempted to haul it around already set up so that I don't have to spend so much time setting it up each time. Yes, I'm going to keep it, but I'm not happy with it.

MICHELLE M.

2018-02-08T05:31:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Lightweigh Tripod

After lugging a heavier name-brand tripod for years, I decided to try this tripod. I can say the numerous 5 star reviews are spot on. This tripod is sturdy, well made and very light. I used it on a recent birding trip to Costa Rica, and I can't say enough about how well I liked it. It's small enough to easily fit in a suitcase for traveling, and then onto a backpack for hiking. I had no trouble using a 400mm Canon lens on a 7D with it. It is a bit tedious to operate the twist locks compared to a clip lock, but that's not a complaint, it's how it's made. The friction control for the ball head is excellent! I got used to using it immediately, as it is quick and positive. All in all, a highly recommended tripod!

ROBERT S.

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MeFOTO RoadTrip Travel Tripod Specifications

  • Number of Leg Sections

    5

  • Maximum Diameter

    25.2 mm / 0.99"

  • Minimum Diameter

    12 mm / 0.47"

  • Maximum Height

    1565 mm / 61.61"

  • Normal Height

    1350 mm / 53.14"

  • Minimum Height

    390 mm / 15.35"

  • Folded Height

    390 mm / 15.35"

  • Maximum Load

    8 kg / 17.63 lbs

  • Leg Lock Type

    Twist Lock

  • Monopod Height

    1625 mm / 63.97"

  • Weight

    1.42 kg / 3.13 lbs

  • UPC Code

    6931747380145

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About MeFOTO RoadTrip Travel Tripod

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Perfect travel tripod

By TRAVIS S.

I went looking for a tripod small enough to fit in my motorcycle side case, so it had to be under 16" folded. I'd initially picked out the Manfrotto BeFree after owning several other Manfrotto sticks. However, I was absolutely shocked at the overall poor quality after checking one out at the store. Absolutely not worth ($). So the search continued. Perused all the usual suspects, thought I was doomed to spend ($) on a nice carbon fiber set, then happened upon the MeFoto display. Initial...

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Great tripod

By THAYER B.

Great tripod. Only used it once so far

The MeFOTO Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit (Black) is a versatile 5-section leg tripod that can also be converted into a monopod. The quick-release plate in this tripod helps you to effortlessly demount your cameras and camcorders. With the ball head, you can quickly adjust the tripod as per your requirements. Designed with stainless steel spiked feet, the legs of this 5-section leg tripod stand steady on any surface. Capture various level shots using this tripod, which can be positioned at a minimum height of 15.35" and a maximum height of 61.61". This lightweight tripod allows you to mount a camera weighing up to 17.6 lbs.

Key Features

  • Travel Compact: The tripod legs can be inverted & folded back 180deg
  • Making it small enough to carry just about anywhere
  • Two Position Leg Angle Stops
  • Converts to Monopod
  • Recessed Center-Column Hook
  • Two-Position Leg Angle Stops

What's in the box:

  • MeFOTO RoadTrip Travel Tripod
  • Ballhead
  • Quick Release Plate PU-50
  • Case with Strap
  • MeFOTO 3 Year Warranty (Plus 2 Additional Years with Online Registration)