Best tripods on Reddit

128 reviews from r/lostarkgame, r/largeformat, r/Nikon and 15 more subreddits

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#1

Manfrotto

4.2
(23)
"I use this one daily. 2.8 pounds and 19.8 pound capacity."
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"A stabilizer is really useful for long lenses."
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"I use the Manfrotto with their clip meant for wider devices."
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"A good tripod is a near lifetime investment."
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"A second hand Manfrotto 055 will work perfectly for your needs. I have had one for years and have used it with my 4x5."
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"The quick-release system enhances the functionality of the tripod for PTZ work."
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"This tripod with the quick-release system has turned out to be a fantastic combination for PTZ work."
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"I highly suggest anything Manfrotto."
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"I like 3-way heads for large format."
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"It works well and is pretty sturdy. I replaced the mount on the head with a quick release mount."
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#2

Gitzo

4.9
(7)
"Quite expensive ~$700 but my favorite tripod so far. The traveler carbon is so lightweight that I will take it with me just in case."
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"Check out Gitzo tripod; they’re crazy expensive but solid. My coworker has been using his for about 30 years."
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"Old Gitzo tripods are surprisingly cheap, and they are absolute tanks."
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"A Gitzo Legend has become the new king. Not as finely adjustable but I don’t care anymore because it weighs nothing."
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"A good carbon fiber tripod can last decades and dampens vibration effectively."
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"The Gitzo GT5542LS is stable and light for its size, making it a worthwhile investment for serious photographers."
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"Older gitzos are great tripods in good condition and can be found cheap."
#3

Game

4.0
(6)
"Planning purchases in the tripod market can lead to significant savings."
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"Quick preparation and meter generation are essential for bards, and the suggested skills enhance gameplay."
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"The quick preps make the semi burst window better, improving cooldowns and buff uptimes."
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"Half moon slash and shackling blue dragon crit buff are effective for gameplay."
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"The cooldown management is crucial for maximizing damage output."
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"Quick Preps make your fights comfier but if you're comfortable with the class you can get the damage tripods first."
#4

Sirui

4.3
(4)
"Excellent value is the Sirui Traveler 7C at 3.46 lbs. It's lightweight, easy to set up, and very stable even in winds."
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"Sirui tripods are solid and affordable."
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"Very light and reasonably cheap, extends to about 1.6m."
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"Very light and reasonably cheap, extends to about 1.6m."
#5

Vanguard

3.8
(4)
"Vanguard makes a good tripod with these features. I’ve had mine for two years now and it’s still as tight as day one."
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"The Vanguard Alta Pro tripod allows for versatile positioning with its adjustable center column."
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"Vanguard makes a lot of tripods with center columns that can do that."
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"Quality is not up to par for the gear I wanted to put on it."
#6

3 Legged Thing

5.0
(3)
"Make sure it has a hook on the bottom of the central column for stability."
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"Great gear, over the top customer service, prices are correct."
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"I use a 3 Legged Thing Albert 2.0 on my GS-1."
#7

Benro

4.3
(3)
"I’m a Benro guy and absolutely love their tripods."
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"Benro tripods are solid and affordable."
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"Benro has a few inexpensive tripods that may be good."
#8

Paladin

4.3
(3)
"The build is effective for bosses, especially with the shield duration."
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"The shield lasts long enough for most encounters."
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"The mana regeneration is a great addition."
#9

Game Skill

4.0
(3)
"Maelstorm offers excellent orb control, making it a top choice."
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"The skills are well-balanced and effective in endgame scenarios."
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"Blitz Rush has multiple enhancements that improve its effectiveness."
#10

Leofoto

5.0
(2)
"This tripod is perfect and very light for its height."
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"It's awesome, light, sturdy, etc. It's compact with a small diameter."
#11

Rational

5.0
(2)
"Rational 3B head is a great addition for stability."
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"Rational 2 is a reliable choice for my setups."
#12

Peak Design

4.5
(2)
"I have the peak design tripod. It’s expensive but I really like it."
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"I have the peak design tripod. It's expensive but I really like it."
#13

Bard

4.5
(2)
"Bard tripods are ultra cheap."
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"Was able to save 43 +4 Tripods, been meaning to look for a comprehensive guide somewhere."
#14

Dark Resurrection

4.5
(2)
"Hardest hitting yellow skill with the most efficient tripod."
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"Further buffs the strongest yellow skill."
#15

Peak Design PD Tripod

4.0
(2)
"I use my iPhone 13 Pro with the PD tripod all the time."
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"I use the PD tripod and my iPhone 13pro."
#16

Neewer

4.0
(2)
"Newwer makes good quality products, often the best in terms of price/performance."
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"Neewer video tripods are surprisingly good for a hundred bucks or so."
#17

Game Mechanics

3.0
(2)
"This is the best tripod combo for mayhem zerkers, offering consistent damage and ease of use."
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"Quick prep level 5 on tempest slash is not a priority and offers minimal DPS increase."
#18

Rollei

5.0
(1)
"I’m happy with the Rollei C6i carbon for my Bronica SQ."
#19

Vanguard Alta Pro 3VRL

5.0
(1)
"Vanguard Alta Pro 3VRL is recommended."
#20

Peak Design Carbon Fiber Tripod

5.0
(1)
"I use the carbon fiber one all the time with just my phone."
#21

100mm Ball Tripod

5.0
(1)
"I’ve got several 100mm ball tripods for work and they are fantastic."
#22

Matthews

5.0
(1)
"We’re using Matthews roller stands with ball head mounts for the 160s."
#23

Vinten

5.0
(1)
"The Vinten Vision Blue 5 tripods provide excellent stability and counterbalance for heavier setups."
#24

Skywin

5.0
(1)
"Works great on a hardwood floor and one sees over a tall bookshelf."
#25

Uniqball

5.0
(1)
"This head is a good alternative to heavy gimbals."
#26

e-image

5.0
(1)
"Using a rising center column tripod is super helpful with PTZ, making it easy to see over crowds."
#27

Star Adventurer

5.0
(1)
"It's hard to go wrong with the Star Adventurer tripod for the price."
#28

Game Build

5.0
(1)
"The build is optimized for high damage with quick cooldowns."
#29

Kupo

5.0
(1)
"My go-to for ptzs. Lots of height at a pretty low cost."
#30

Ideal

5.0
(1)
"The Ideal Star Adventurer tripod is excellent for astrophotography."
#31

Google

5.0
(1)
"An excellent tool for organizing data and collaborating with others."
#32

Promaster

5.0
(1)
"I have a promaster scout and absolutely love it. They’re about $90+. Lightweight and adaptable. Has quick connect. Their customer service is wonderful too."
#33

SeeStar

5.0
(1)
"It is even better and tracks the celestial objects."
#34

Reporter

5.0
(1)
"I primarily use a Reporter Performance that I picked up for about $150."
#35

Carbon

5.0
(1)
"It's a wonderful tripod for photographing coastline and waves."
#36

Pentax

5.0
(1)
"My heaviest payload is the Pentax K1 with the DFA 15-30/f2.8."
#37

Feisol

5.0
(1)
"It allows you to do top down shots when you want the sensor to be parallel to the shooting surface."
#38

JOBY

5.0
(1)
"For better/best octopus tripods, go with the original - Joby."
#39

Acratech

5.0
(1)
"Excellent for panos."
#40

SmallRig

5.0
(1)
"Really happy with it so far."
#41

Amazon Basics

5.0
(1)
"It works perfectly."
#42

Zacro

5.0
(1)
"It works perfectly."
#43

Mandrottos

5.0
(1)
"I second the Mandrottos above. I have a 3 section Mandrottos 055 with the 90 degree column. No extra accessories needed."
#44

Tiltall

5.0
(1)
"The best, cheapest option if you need good stability and a low price."
#45

Berlebach

4.0
(1)
"My go-to combo for the RB67 is a Berlebach report 903 ash wood tripod."
#46

Ulanzi

4.0
(1)
"Ulanzi has a variety of tripods."
#47

Slik Master Tripod

4.0
(1)
"Slik Master Tripod available on eBay."
#48

EW

4.0
(1)
"Dextrous Shot provides great mobility and faster casting."
#49

Cartoni

4.0
(1)
"Great dual to quad camera setup with a rising center column."
#50

Giottos

4.0
(1)
"Folds up small enough to fit diagonally in my carry-on suitcase."
#51

Miller

4.0
(1)
"I got a great deal on a miller tripod with a video head on it, the thing is great, it locks down my toyo 810 no problem."
#52

DIY

4.0
(1)
"Pretty neat IMO."
#53

K&F Concept

4.0
(1)
"K&F Concept has some decent tripods, but unfortunately I can't fit it into a backpack."
#54

Smallrig

4.0
(1)
"Some of Smallrig's options may work for you."
#55

Amazon

4.0
(1)
"It’s not too heavy and is sturdy, fitting well in my bags."
#56

Surveyor

4.0
(1)
"A surveyors tripod is super heavy/stable and can be used with the swsa2i."
#57

TERIS

4.0
(1)
"They’re similar to Sachtler but much cheaper."
#58

ioptron

4.0
(1)
"The tracker my friend has is the ioptron SkyTracker which weighs in at 6.6 pounds."
#59

Innorel

4.0
(1)
"Very cheap and very sturdy, ideal for wildlife photography."
#60

Return

4.0
(1)
"Boosts crit damage for the whole rotation."
#61

Stream of Edge

4.0
(1)
"Increases crit rate for the entire rotation."
#62

Cambo

4.0
(1)
"It does the job imo but I hardly ever use the camera."
#63

Bogen

4.0
(1)
"A Bogen 3047 head is widely available used and will support 8x10."
#64

Gorillapod

4.0
(1)
"A Gorillapod is highly recommended for stability and versatility."
#65

Emperor Arcana

4.0
(1)
"The build offers a variety of options for maximizing crit rate and damage."
#66

Slik

4.0
(1)
"The old Slik tripod has a great smooth pan motion, but lacks a lock function."
#67

Checkmate

3.0
(1)
"All options serve the same purpose, but efficiency may vary."
#68

Celestial Rain

3.0
(1)
"Vital Point Hit may overcap crit rate, affecting efficiency."
#69

Canon

2.0
(1)
"The plate screw is too small for the Hestia screw mount."
#70

Critflux

2.0
(1)
"I messed up my Critflux Sorc 6 tripods, apparently you're supposed to take quick prep."
#71

Oben

2.0
(1)
"Had to JB Weld one of the main leg sections back in."
#72

HITHUT

2.0
(1)
"Frustratingly, it uses a 3/8" tripod thread instead of the more common 1/4" on DSLRs."
#73

Goose Neck Phone Holder

2.0
(1)
"The goose neck phone holder is too stiff to adjust well and too flimsy to hold in place."

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