Best tripod on Reddit
160 reviews from r/videography, r/longrange, r/AskPhotography and 37 more subreddits
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#1
Manfrotto
4.4
(17)
"The Manfrotto 055 is excellent for macro photography, allowing for versatile positioning."
"It’s super sturdy, has a minimum height of 4 inches, and has a built in cross bar for creative shots."
"The Manfrotto MT190XPRO4 is sturdy and provides excellent stability for camcorders, especially during zoomed shots."
"A very compact option that works great and is stable enough for heavier cameras."
"The old aluminum Manfrotto 055 works quite well with my Horseman VH."
"Manfrotto is always my go to."
"Get the job done perfectly"
"Pairs nicely with lighter cameras, making it a good companion on hikes."
"I've been running an Aluminium Manfrotto 190 tripod."
"I also used to have a Manfrotto (Bogen model 2021), I filed down the leg stops so it would go to ground level."
#2
Gitzo
5.0
(9)
"Gitzi mountaineer 3 series is a nice versatile bit of gear."
"I bought a used Gitzo several years back, I paid less than half of what it would have been new."
"A little overkill for a DSLR, but has always had good luck with Manfrotto equipment."
"Awesome tripods"
"Adequate for a larger, heavier cam"
"It'll last forever"
"Get the job done perfectly"
"Capable of way more than just a body and let's say a medium tele"
#3
Sirui
3.8
(11)
"I had 7 years with Sirui and it works really well."
"Its pretty rock solid and holds the 150-600 very nicely, didn't see any movement or drift."
"With the column taken out and a better ball head"
"Great for me, various options to choose from"
"Second and third best options in no particular order are the Sirui SVS75 Rapid-System Carbon Fiber Tripod."
"Sirui is a decent brand to start at, offering good weight capacity for a lower price compared to Gitzo."
"I have a bigger heavier tripod from Sirui - used it for about a year and it's still great."
"Fine"
"Poor visibility and functionality of the water level were noted."
"The Fakespot rating is concerning, indicating potential fake reviews."
#4
Leofoto
4.0
(10)
"Solid, dependable, light, but not cheap. They are the only ones that make tripods for my height."
"This is one of the best deals on a tripod."
"Impressed with the price and the fact it came with an inverted ball mount with an arca attachment."
"Don’t buy the Leupold branded version. Look up Leofoto USA online - they make the Leupold tripod stuff and it’s WAY cheaper to buy it from them under their main brand."
"I use Leofoto carbon fiber tripods."
"It seems sturdy enough for a rifle and I really like the locking mechanism for the legs and ball head."
"Very happy with my leofoto for spotting and cleaning."
"Poors buy a Leofoto and put an Anvil 30 on it."
"Entry level"
"Leofoto is a pain in the ass"
#5
Benro
4.4
(8)
"I've got a Benro CyanBird that I really like. It's the hybrid model with ball head, carbon fiber legs, and weighs only 2.24lbs (453g)."
"If you have the budget for something bigger, I’m a big fan of the Benro tripods."
"Best tripod I've EVER had. Mix it with the Benro gear head."
"Everything is well supported and stable with the Benro 3-way geared head."
"Get a carbon diner Benro or Induro."
"The Benro A2970T is great for shooting butterflies, allowing for versatile angles and low shots."
"Benro"
"I bought a benro clt203 for a lightweight option recently and it works well."
#6
Ulanzi
4.5
(6)
"Try Ulanzi MT-44. It's less than 400g."
"Tried and tested even kahit mahangin"
"Great for being small and has been stable for my use of medium format and filters"
"Is a good one too op very handy siya"
"Sturdy and doesn't wobble. Affordable but lacks remote."
"Try looking at Ulanzi MT-44."
#7
Neewer
4.5
(6)
"It’s short, carbon fiber and has stubby legs."
"I gifted my brother the Neewer desktop tripod. He's happy with it."
"Neewer has now a sale up to 40% on tripods. Ordered mine for 110$."
"A quality budget choice under $70 on Amazon."
"The Neewer ST3A. It doesn't have the prettiest hinges, but they are very solid."
"Products from Neewer"
#8
SmallRig
4.4
(5)
"Pricey compared to others but worth it."
"A very good value for your money."
"Second and third best options in no particular order are the SmallRig AD-50 Pro Lightweight Video Carbon Fiber Tripod System."
"If you've got a little more wiggle in your budget their Freeblazer line offers some good upgrades over the CT-210."
"Not the best tripod or head by any means but for its price ($139) I've been happy with this guy from SmallRig for similar use cases."
#9
Sachtler
5.0
(4)
"Sachtler FlowTech, Has saved me so much time when re-poing interviews and broll."
"I believe it’s the best rapid video tripod in the market."
"I like the Sachtler FlowTech."
"Satchler for sure, I'd go for the Ace M."
#10
Ifootage
5.0
(3)
"Flexibility of a monopod"
"Their quality in my experience has been fantastic"
"Best tripod ever."
#11
2 Vets
4.0
(3)
"Call up 2 Vets, tell Daniel what you're planning on doing."
"I’ve got 2 Vets and Leofoto, they’ve both been solid."
"I just got a two vets QDT. I see no issues with it."
#12
K&F Concept
4.0
(3)
"Offers countless alternatives to the Rollei C6i."
"Seems reasonably rugged, light weight, and folds down quite small."
"Fakespot detected fake reviews and gave a low trustworthiness rating."
#13
Rrs
5.0
(2)
"Get the job done perfectly"
#14
Slik
5.0
(2)
"Light enough, durable enough and cheap. Haven't had a failure in 10 years of using them."
"A good solid tripod from a reputable brand is never a bad choice."
#15
Small Rig
5.0
(2)
"Super light and pretty travel friendly!"
"Gamit ko 'to pantravel at pang-unbox din pag kailangan."
#16
Peak Design
5.0
(2)
"Packs down to about the size of a Hydroflask water bottle"
"Very stable"
#17
Induro
5.0
(2)
"Smooth twist locks on the legs and ability to invert the post"
"Sturdy enough to support the RZ with 140mm and both extension tubes"
#18
Vortex
4.5
(2)
"I love my vortex Radian .. it’s a rock."
"Good"
#19
GoPro
4.5
(2)
"My favorite setup is a GoPro with a tripod."
"With the GoPro Shorty you can angle the camera down vertically and the tripod won't tip over."
#20
Amazon
4.5
(2)
"Works just fine"
"Fine"
#21
Innorel
4.0
(2)
"I’ve had this Innorel tripod as my main location tripod for a couple years now."
"Entry level"
#22
Canon
4.0
(2)
"The EF 70-200 is light enough not to need a monopod at all."
"You don't need a tripod for sports and a 70-200."
#23
Joby
4.0
(2)
"The Joby GorillaPod 5K is versatile and allows for flexible positioning, making it great for plane spotting."
"Takes no space in the backpack and it’s super lightweight."
#24
Rollei
3.5
(2)
"Cheap and good quality mini tripod."
"Missed the ability to make precise adjustments compared to other tripod heads."
#25
ProMediaGear
5.0
(1)
"The Arca Swiss D4 on top of the ProMediaGear TR343C is an unbeatable setup for the job."
#26
Bavin
5.0
(1)
"Stable and reliable, even after multiple drops."
#27
Celestron
5.0
(1)
"A pan and tilt head will be better and easier to use than a ball head. The optics are superb."
#28
Miller
5.0
(1)
"The quick lever locks make it much easier to extend one leg and secure it."
#29
B&L
5.0
(1)
"Nice scope! I love my B&L Criterion 4000."
#30
Leupold
5.0
(1)
"Leupold compact tripods for spotting scopes are pretty short/compact."
#31
MeFoto
5.0
(1)
"It's one of the older and more basic aluminium ones, but they also make carbon fibre ones now."
#32
Dwarf
5.0
(1)
"Excited to get this telescope and use the mini tripod."
#33
SmallRing
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend this SmallRing tripod! It made our family trip photos more fun since it’s a bluetooth remote control and convertible as a selfie stick."
#34
Arca-Swiss
5.0
(1)
"Best ball head"
#35
Yunteng
5.0
(1)
"7 years na saken. :)"
#36
Toneof
5.0
(1)
"Lightweight and portable"
#37
Sigma
5.0
(1)
"Massive but not that heavy"
#38
Sensyne
5.0
(1)
"Bluetooth remote to start stop recording"
#39
Mantona
5.0
(1)
"Strong metal tripod"
#40
Franklin Sports
5.0
(1)
"Adding the bat donut solves that issue."
#41
Ricoh
5.0
(1)
"I use the Ricoh monopod."
#42
Fotopro
5.0
(1)
"Packs and unfolds in seconds, holds a lot of weight."
#43
Mtcfvr
5.0
(1)
"Solid and well made"
#44
Apple
5.0
(1)
"Especially iPhones"
#45
Magview
5.0
(1)
"Invest"
#46
808Rc4
5.0
(1)
"Solid and well made"
#47
Onn
5.0
(1)
"Selfie stick tripod is lightweight and portable (backed by 4 comments)"
#48
Aureday
4.0
(1)
"Lightweight and easy to transport."
#49
Velbon
4.0
(1)
"Or something like that.. around 100 bucks"
#50
VX
4.0
(1)
"Is pretty solid for a cheap tripod. $100-$150."
#51
K&F
4.0
(1)
"I have a K&F carbon fiber tripod which was comparatively cheap for its sturdy build and size."
#52
Zhiyun
4.0
(1)
"Just go to Amazon and get the Zhiyun tripod for crane m2."
#53
Magnus
4.0
(1)
"For the price they're fairly well made and work very well."
#54
Coman
4.0
(1)
"On the lower end, you can get a decent Coman tripod for $110 USD on Amazon."
#55
Fanaue
4.0
(1)
"I really like that the ball head is built directly into the base and have no reservations about shooting my lightweight 6.5prc off of it."
#56
SIRUI
4.0
(1)
"I have it and I'm very happy with it. Internals are plastic and can break if you are not nice with it but I haven't had any problem with mine in 1y and a half."
#57
Adorama
4.0
(1)
"Sturdy and heavy, perfect for astrophotography."
#58
Walmart
4.0
(1)
"Holds well when I polar align my dwarf."
#59
Webcam
4.0
(1)
"Basic setup with an old webcam and a laptop is easy to use."
#60
Mobile Phone
4.0
(1)
"Using a phone with a tripod is a great alternative."
#61
LN
4.0
(1)
"First time setting it up here and I dig it. Balance is a little back from where I want but I knew I'd need to order some weights."
#62
Lowepro
4.0
(1)
"Fits my TLR and can mount the compact tripod."
#63
Remax
4.0
(1)
"Has remote, compact, and stable when standing."
#64
Ultralight Tripods
4.0
(1)
"If frequently hiking long distances, consider investing in ultralight rigs."
#65
K
4.0
(1)
"Products from K and H"
#66
Infinix
4.0
(1)
"Shoot well in full hd.720 and 1080 and 2k"
#67
Victiv
4.0
(1)
"Cheap and robust"
#68
Ubeesize
4.0
(1)
"Weight isn't bad and the legs can be set up pretty much anywhere."
#69
UBeesize
3.0
(1)
"I just watched a creator use one for her art and this is the name of it."
#70
Camcorder
3.0
(1)
"A low-budget option using a borrowed camcorder worked well."
#71
XXZU
3.0
(1)
"It is remarkably sturdy for a sub-$50 tripod."
#72
Miliboo
2.0
(1)
"Miliboo tripods were pretty cheap in my country, $200. Obviously don't expect sachlter level pans & tilts."
#73
Promaster
2.0
(1)
"I didn't want to pay for Promaster strobes at the time and ended up finding a different company that had exactly what I needed."
#74
3 Legged Thing
2.0
(1)
"None of the tripods impressed me, and the ball heads were not satisfactory."
#75
Cayer
2.0
(1)
"Fluid dampening is not the same between pan/tilt and there are not separate locks"
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