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Review Summary
2021-04-26T09:05:56
I?ve been looking for a compact travel tripod, which sometimes take many visit to camera stores. And many time the actual tripod you are looking for would not be available locally. Ever since the announcement and release of this RRS Ascend include the head back in December 2020, I?ve been setting my eyes on it. Curious how it looks in person, but again to no local availability then I have to be on waitlist on few online retailers include RRS site. Early this month, I was browsing Adorama site and came across that they have few in stock. I right away placed my order. Item was shipped in time which no surprise here. I?ve been Adorama customer for quite a while now dated early 2000. Back to the Tripod, once I?ve received and opened the box, all is as expected! Very light, solid and intuitive head which is part of the middle leg section. You can definitely take the middle section, and leave a small length for the head to be able to shoot with low angle on the ground. The ball head is sturdy enough to hold my Hasselblad X1D or 907X with variety of lens combo (up to 135 plus tele converter). It?s solidly built as any other RRS product, I have the TVC 33 with BH 55 head. And this is a very well designed travel tripod. If you have a heavier gear, you might want to look something else. This would be a nice travel companion if you want to travel light with 1 camera and a lens or two. All the dimensions are as stated on product description. I?m a 5?11 guy, if that?s any help for those who have been eyeing on this tripod. Thank you Adorama for having this in stock! I?m a happy camper for now!
Iznoor S.
90 Degree
360 Degree
Traditional Platform
30 lbs (13.6kg)
59.9" (152.1cm)
51.3" (130.3cm)
5.1" (13cm)
18.5" (47cm)
3.4" (8.6cm)
Aluminum Alloy, Carbon Fiber
3.2 lbs (1.45kg)
Twist Lock
4 Positions
Yes
4
Rubber
Ballast Hook, Removable
Round
Rapid
No
The Best Travel Tripod
By Iznoor S.
I?ve been looking for a compact travel tripod, which sometimes take many visit to camera stores. And many time the actual tripod you are looking for would not be available locally. Ever since the announcement and release of this RRS Ascend include the head back in December 2020, I?ve been setting my eyes on it. Curious how it looks in person, but again to no local availability then I have to be on waitlist on few online retailers include RRS site. Early this month, I was browsing Adorama s...
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All aluminum components are CNC-machined from T6061 aluminum stock and type-2 anodized to protect against wear.
The air vents prevent pressure gradients from building up, allowing smoother leg extraction and collapse.
Our carbon fiber is produced using a unique weave pattern. This leads to a stronger and stiffer tube, while also staying lightweight.
Sealed twist locks minimize fouling, extend twist lock life and simplify maintenance.
Everything you love about our ball heads and panning bases in one versatile head.
Independent panning on top of the ball head allows quick leveling and smooth, accurate pans.
With the center-column collapsed, the 22mm ball nests into the apex for reduced total length and enhanced stability.
A custom compact hex key stows elegantly in the clamp for convenient access anytime.
Lever-operated quick-release system securely clamps onto 1.5" RRS standard dovetails.
Benefit from the added height without the ground-level limitations of a typical quick-column. Simply detach, flip, and lock to get that ground-level shot.
Triangular shaped column allows the tripod legs to be closer together when folded, reducing the packed diameter of the tripod.
The lower section of the quick-column can easily be removed without tools in order to lower the tripod to ground level. It can also be removed for a lighter setup.
This can be used to hang weight from the bottom of the column in order to increase the tripod's stability.
When shooting underneath the tripod or quickly moving from location to location, the safety stop will keep your gear from accidentally falling to the ground. It can easily be turned on or off by the user.