Davis & Sanford Traverse TR-553-228 Compact 5-Section Al Tripod, Ball Head,Black
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Davis & Sanford Traverse TR-553-228 Compact 5-Section Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head, Black

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EROILDO C : Can you take it apart to clean it ?
Peter P : 10 lbs should be enough for my 200 F/2 and Z6, can anyone confirm they’ve tried a similar setup with this tripod?KRZYSZTOF Z : I feel like the tripod/ballhead is relatively stable, however if your rig isn't balanced well, it might be problematic. The ballhead can have a little creep if loaded too much to one side. I cant believe how cheap the tripod is now, I think I paid close to double. I think it is great travel tripod.
andre h : Is this tripod suitable for a light spottingscope?THOMAS P : I can't see why not. That tripod has no problem handling the weight of my Canon 5D Mark III with a 24-70mm lens. I'd say you'd be fine.MARK H : I would say yes as I use mine with a Nikon Camera and Tele LensWILLIAM M : I think it is too light for a spitting scope I dot think it will really hold stilllKRZYSZTOF Z : Not sure what the weight of the spotting scope is, but it works well with a mid-size DLSR and med lens with a total weight of around 3#s. I have been happy with it so far. The ball head seems pretty stable(i have taken lots of 30 sec exposures with no issues).JOE D : I would say yes, it's quite sturdy and will be fine with a light scope.WILLIAM H : Yes. I've used it with binoculars and a medium sized digital SLR with a medoum telephoto lens

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2021-10-03T13:53:59

Rated 5 out of 5

Strong, Light, and Compact

Really happy with this tripod. Super light and packable, yet it feels strong and stable enough for heavier mounts. I actually got this partly for my camera and partly as a stand for a projector and it?s worked out great for both.

TRAVIS S.

2021-04-27T14:32:03

Rated 4 out of 5

Lightweight and compact

Lightweight and works well. If you have a heavy setup, you might have some drift when it is first setup.

Krzysztof Z.

2019-01-11T07:36:41

Rated 5 out of 5

The perfect tripod to travel with

I’ve only used it a few times, but this tripod is the perfect travel sized tripod. Fits in my day hiking backpack with ease. Haven’t had any real issues with it so far. It’s definitely not as sturdy as bigger tripods, but it does a great job for its size.

CHRISTOPHER D.

2017-01-11T16:36:49

Rated 5 out of 5

great tripod

Very compact, light, sturdy with solid joints.

Ales P.

2014-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A great product

An excellently built sturdy Tripod. It collapses down to an easily carryable size. The head is strong and infinitely maneuverable. At about 3 pounds it's a bit heavy but if you need a sturdy portable tripod this is it. Most versatile tripod I've ever owned frees me to get rid of 5 not as good tripods taking up room in my home.

Julio

2013-09-09T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

True Travel Tripod

I travel the Pacific Northwest and although I have other tripods I was looking for one that would be easy to take on long and/or steep hikes but still give me the stability required for my camera and lens. At the price I paid for this item, I felt why not give it a try. I have to admit that I was skeptical but was pleasantly surprised at how well it performed. With my Nikon and lens it worked great. As long as you remember that it has a 10 lb. load limit and do not try to use large heavy lenses, you will find this tripod to be quite capable especially at a folded length of only a little over 12" and weighing in at just 2.6 lbs. The included case is very nice as well. For the price and current performance, I could not be happier. It would be nice if it could extend further in height but then it wouldn't be as compact so I'm happy to give up some height for a tripod that I can always have with me.

MARK H.

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Davis & Sanford Traverse TR-553-228 Compact 5-Section Al Tripod, Ball Head,Black Specifications

  • Head Type

    Ball Head

  • Max Tripod Height

    53"

  • Minimum Height

    12.5"

  • Folded Length

    12"

  • Max Load Capacity

    10 lbs.

  • Weight

    2.6 lbs.

  • Notes and Special Features

    3-Position, 23mm independent leg adjustments

  • Quick Release

    Yes, Arca Swiss compatible

  • Case

    Included

  • Leg Sections/Stages

    5 Section

  • Color

    Black Anodized

  • UPC Code

    884613016050

About Davis & Sanford Traverse TR-553-228 Compact 5-Section Al Tripod, Ball Head,Black

FEATURED REVIEWS

A great product

By Julio

An excellently built sturdy Tripod. It collapses down to an easily carryable size. The head is strong and infinitely maneuverable. At about 3 pounds it's a bit heavy but if you need a sturdy portable tripod this is it. Most versatile tripod I've ever owned frees me to get rid of 5 not as good tripods taking up room in my home.

Strong, Light, and Compact

By TRAVIS S.

Really happy with this tripod. Super light and packable, yet it feels strong and stable enough for heavier mounts. I actually got this partly for my camera and partly as a stand for a projector and it?s worked out great for both.

Davis & Sanford Traverse TR-553-228 Compact 5-Section Al Tripod, Ball Head,Black Features

  • Traverse super compact tripod with ball head
  • This unique, versatile aluminum tripod goes everywhere
  • Folds to just 12" and fits in almost any bag or backpack
  • Perfect for DSLR, Mirrorless and Point & Shoot cameras
  • 5-Section legs with freeze-proof, rubberized twist leg locks
  • Easy glide centerpost
  • Black anodized finish
  • 3-Position, 23mm independent leg adjustments
  • Easy grip foam-cushioned insulated legs
  • Dual control ball head-with calibrated base and Arca-Swiss compatible quick release
  • Bonus: High-quality, padded carrying bag included

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Key Features

  • Traverse super compact tripod with ball head
  • This unique, versatile aluminum tripod goes everywhere
  • Folds to just 12" and fits in almost any bag or backpack
  • Perfect for DSLR, Mirrorless and Point & Shoot cameras
  • Easy glide centerpost
  • Black anodized finish

What's in the box:

  • Davis & Sanford Traverse
  • Super Compact Tripod
  • Ball Head
  • High-Quality Padded Carrying Bag
  • Davis & Sanford 10 Year Warranty

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