MeFOTO GlobeTrotter Aluminum Travel Tripod Kit, Black: Includes Double Action Q2 Ball Head with Quick Release, Carry Case -BUNDLE- with SideKick360 SmartPhone Adapter for Tripods, Black

2022-03-07T10:08:01

Use it on vacations to reduce travel weight.

JOHN M.

2021-03-10T08:30:40

lightweight durable - well worth the money

JULIE L.

2020-09-21T09:32:32

It's a very sturdy tripod and we'll made. I bought it for a star tracker device and wanted it to have capacity for a mirrorless camera with a medium telephoto lens.

LARRY G.

2020-09-08T09:12:00

Simple, sturdy, light Perfect

Mark P.

2020-01-07T07:42:27

Globe Trotter is meeting my expectations. Weighs less than half of my previous tripod and is just as sturdy and stable with my Canon 80D. Compact enough to fit easily in luggage. Leg latches are taking a little getting used to, but they are secure and stable. Ball head allows full vertical camera positioning. Reversible center column allows camera positioning close to the ground, when needed.

David L.

2019-06-26T12:06:03

Well made and sturdy when fully extended

Ted M.

2019-05-14T09:00:08

Awesome quality and speedy delivery, I never expect anything but the best from adorama!

ROBERT K.

2019-05-09T15:05:54

Great travel tripod. Wanted something that fit in suitcase easily and not too heavy. This fit the bill. Very easy to adjust as well. Not as sturdy as my big heavy Gitzo, but did not expect this compact of a tripod to be as sturdy. Never the less, it worked well for me.

Jeff N.

2019-04-17T08:53:18

My girlfriend and I purchased this for travel/photography use and it's extremely durable. The material does not feel cheap by any means. We took this to D.C for cherry blossoms for an initial test and it worked wonderfully. We put our Sony A6400 on it and the well-built legs really adapted well to the different leveled ground as well as winds. We haven't tested it in water but I would expect it to hold up well with no problem. The only slight issue is the weight, it is a tiny bit heavier than I expected but there is a carbon fiber version that is lighter. But otherwise, no complaints, super durable and compact and I can really expect to be worth my time and money.I can see this tripod lasting me 5+ years. I would rather purchase something more expensive that will last me a while rather than something that is less expensive that needs to be replaced frequently. I did write this review for an incentive but this is my completely honest review after purchasing it for a week.

Frank J.

2019-03-31T16:54:29

Great tripod. Light and sturdy. Using it for my D500 and 200-500 Nikon Zoom. I would order again.

Greg L.

2019-02-26T07:06:21

It works well with my Canon 5D mark iV with 70-200 2.8 lens.

PHILLIP V.

2019-02-12T08:27:41

Looks very sleek and sturdy. :) wonderfully built tripod, cant wait to use it on field once the rains stop in California.

SHARATH Y.

2019-01-14T12:19:47

Amazing product. Sturdy, functional, quality parts.

Justin T.

2018-12-30T17:41:34

Great tripod. I've used some aluminum bodies in the past as I've been learning photography over the last few years. I'll have some traveling coming up and wanted to venture into the carbon fiber world.It's smooth, sturdy, and does its job well. Compared to the other tripods I've had, I very much prefer the balls on the legs that screw to allow extension versus the clips.

Tom B.

2018-12-23T08:47:09

I have the exact same in Aluminum series. Folds down to fit in carry on luggage. Well Built and I would recommend for a body & medium telephoto. IMO a bit too light for a D500 battery pack and a 200-500 f5.6 or 200-400 f4. Well built and solid and tall enough for me 6'3"

David K.

2018-10-26T15:30:54

I was looking for a tripod that's sturdy enough for my D750 with 70-200 lens. No droop noticed in portrait position, and very solid feeling.

THOMAS W.

2018-09-23T18:23:13

First off, if you're trying to decide between the Aluminum & carbon fiber models, do yourself a HUGE favor - save yourself $+, and get the aluminum version. Honestly, both are light enough for traveling with, and, while the aluminum version is slightly heavier (by only 3/4lb), that additional weight, not to mention the slight additional stiffness, will help ever-so-slightly (over the carbon fiber version) in keeping your camera immobile. When using lower focal-length lenses, this isn't a problem, but, when using high-power lenses, having the most-stable tripod makes a HUGE difference. My MeFoto GlobeTrotter survived Alaska last summer, and, in approximately a month, it will be heading to Hawai'i.

Robert R.

2018-09-14T09:42:21

Love my mefotto. Small, lightweight, durable.

Louis R.

2018-07-31T13:40:48

Have been needing a sturdy tripod for my D750 with Nikon 2.8 300 mm lens. This tripod fits my needs. It is easy to set up and adjust. I can take it with me where ever I go. The camera and lens are quite hefty, over 6 pounds, but this little tripod has no trouble holding them steady.

JOHN F.

2018-07-06T06:03:00

Spent week’s toiling over a lightweight travel tripod. Compared everything including the Mefoto Roadtrip vs Globetrotter; Carbon vs Air versions, Manfrotto vs Mefoto, Gitzo vs RRS vs Manfrotto BeFree/Element vs Mefoto vs K&F Concept (Amazon cheap knockoff). In the end, happy to report that the Globetrotter met expectations and exceed some. The deciding factor was price vs load capacity. Once I decided the Sigma mooncrusher was coming on the trip, weight became the issue. It had to be able to handle the lens weight while being somewhat light enough for 4-5mile hikes and still affordable. I’d love to be able to afford carbon Gitzo or RRS sticks but they’re not in my budget. Folds up nicely in carryon luggage for a perfect safe fit inside. Easy and light to strap on the backpack.

Craig C.

2018-06-24T08:08:34

I like this tripod. But the twist system to extend the legs sucks. I would much rather have the kind that clicks closed.

Shana C.

2018-03-20T09:25:28

Great product

BETTY L.

2018-01-30T07:55:03

Give this tripod a try and you will see why so many people are impressed with the build and quality. For the money, you won't find a better tripod out there!

John F.

2018-01-23T13:57:18

This is a good purchase for the money you spend. I like the versatility and functionality. Folds up nicely to take anywhere at a comfortable weight for women. I love my globetrotter.

Silva F.

2018-01-17T07:40:36

It is exactly what I expected. No slipping at all in the ball head. Easy to adjust. Tall enough for me. Light and sturdy. Has a hook for sand bag to weight it down. I will be taking it with me on a trip in March so I will be glad I can put it in my suitcase!

Diane M.

2017-12-18T13:38:54

Really wanted to like this but the teslescoping legs are so tedious and time consuming, not to mention they get stuck a lot of time and you have to really spend time wiggling it to open up at each extending position. The twisting leg mechanism is just terrible and after using this for 6 months I already want to throw it away because it just frustrates me so much on shoots.

Michadl M.

2017-12-11T16:20:01

Very light yet very sturdy. Smooth ball head. Nice that it converts to a monopod.

ANDREW B.

2017-11-29T22:15:54

Pros: Nice and solid design. Easy to adjust and controls. Cons: A little heavy

EDWARD C.

2017-09-21T15:43:16

I purchased this tripod to use when traveling, its everything they promoted it to be. Very compact, fit in my carry on bag with out taking up a lot of room, I did a lot of hicking on this trip so it was nice to have a light weight, but durable tripod. I use a Canon 5 d Mark III, the tripod had no issues handling the weight of the camera and my 70-200 L lens. I would highly recommend this product,.

Cathy B.

2017-07-20T05:09:37

Compact, durable, and fairly light weight. Not a fan of the ball head / replaced it with one of my own. Conveniently transforms into mono pod. Works decent under light short term use.

SEAN S.