YoTilon Tripod for Camera,Lightweight Travel Camera Tripod with Handle,Camera Tripod Stand for DSLR,1/4 Plate for Canon Nikon Sony,Best Choice for Travel and Work to Take Vlogging Or Photos

I’m pleasantly surprised by this little tripod. It’s small and lightweight but it seems well-made and sturdy. When I first took it out of case and set it up I experienced that same “wobble” that another buyer noted in a video. My first thought was to send it back but I decided to check out all the features first, and I’m glad I did. I fixed the wobble simply by tightening the ball head lock and turning the ball head as far as it would go then tightening the knob again. No wobble, steady as a rock. I’m impressed by the neat features in this little tripod, especially for the price. The legs spread out for low shooting and the center column comes out and flips upside down for macro shooting. There’s even a retractable “stabilization” hook on the center column for adding weight to steady the tripod when it’s windy, etc. The legs have easy flip locks and the locks that flatten the legs are simple to use as well. My first impression of the quick release plate was that I didn’t think it was sturdy and I wouldn’t trust my DSLR and lens on it. No worries. It’s solid as a rock and simple to use. Since this is right out of the box obviously I haven’t used in the real world yet. However, I don’t see any issue with it at all, and I look forward to having a lightweight, functional tripod with me always. I’ve missed some great opportunities because I didn’t have a tripod with me but no more. Even though I have a very nice smaller Manfrotto with legs that also drop for low angle shooting, it’s still weighty enough that I usually don’t take it with me unless I need it for fireworks and other shoots like that. This little gem will be either in my bag, in my trunk, or over my shoulder all the time. With all the features for the money I doubt you can beat it. Buy it.

Pick up the best tripod you can afford and you'll have no better friend for your photography. While it's possible to take all sorts of photos handheld, if you want to take night shots, time lapses, wildlife shots with long telephotos, carefully crafted still-lifes, long-exposure landscapes and more, you'll need the support of the right tripod for you. This tripod actually does the job perfectly, with all the functions any photographer, videographer or vloger may need. It’s a full-sized tripod that reaches a lofty operating height of 125cm, yet shrinks to a fairly modest folded height of 39.8cm, which is ideal for traveling. Also, the tripod legs remain rigid and sturdy even at their maximum operating height, with the center column fully extended, which is another great plus. Simple but effective, the ball head boasts quite a unique design. There’s the often-seen adjustable friction damper, but it’s built into the main release knob. A very useful bubble level is featured as well on the top of it. I do lot of "vloging" for my YouTube channel, and since I bought it, this tripod now follows me everywhere I go. Oh and it comes in a very nice and convenient transportation & storage bag too ! So in short... GOOD: - Lightweight - Great for traveling with a folded size of only 39.8cm (15.74") - Lot of knobs for various adjustment - Panorama Ball Head - Very useful Spring Loaded Hook at the bottom of the center column - Transportation & storage bag included NOT SO GOOD: - Would have loved to have a quick disconnect knob on the top plate, instead of a screw knob. Overall, I really love this tripod and would definitely recommend it.

Im actually surprised at the quality of the head I can get at this price range! I needed something small and compact for quick shoots in my studio I have a Lumix G85 m4/3 camera mounted on this stand and did some simple panning shot, it was really easy with the handle. Here are the pluses and minuses: + pluses: . light weight and smaller when folded up than some of my bigger tripods but still opens to standard height (cant get very tall though) . decent ball head with very fluidic panning . the handle can be taken off and put on the otherside so you can change it around so that the knobs for adjustments arent blocking battery door... this is one of the biggest plus of this tripod . quick release locking plate locks in fairly tight, no wobbles, very secure . legs can be folded quickly . has weight hook and bubble level on both ball head adjustment knob (so you know you are leveled when doing portraits) and on the tripod body . decent quality bag, not much cushioning but good durable fabric - minuses: . most things are cost down to bare minimum but they still work well so not much of a complaint for the price (including height adjustment knob but they even included a replacement!) . the bag has a very simple string strap, not that great for wearing on shoulders but to be expected at this price range at the end of the day, this is a great tripod for the price, especially that beautiful looking ball head actually functions like a $80-100 ball head so getting the whole tripod for under $40, i consider it a great deal and guess what, if you dont like the tripod, just take the ball head off and mount it on another tripod or not, just it as is. I find it absolutely fine for indoor use. one of the best budget purchase i have done for my camera

I like that it is light weight and portable. That is the main reason I purchased this tripod. There are some drawbacks because of this. The legs are thin which makes the tripod a little flimsy, but the hook on the bottom does allow me to put weight to keep it stable enough while in use. The ball head works really well. It pans smoothly and seems to hold a good amount of weight. Overall the build quality seems pretty good. If you are on a budget and need something that you can take on the go, this is a good buy. Can't really complain for the price. The quick release is not arca swiss. I made the mistake of assuming that it was an arca swiss style quick release because it looks very similar in the pictures. To their credit, they never claimed that it was. The plate is compatible with arca swiss mounts, but the mount on the tripod doesn't natively support arca swiss plates. If you want to use your own arca swiss plates on this tripod you need to either buy a mount and attach it to this tripod, or remove the safety screws on your plate so it will fit. Note that if you remove the safety screws on your plate it can lead to your gear falling off the tripod if you forgot to tighten the mount. I myself got a arca swiss mount and attached it to the tripod.

I bought this almost 2 years ago as a backup and neglected to ever use it. I set it up today with my fairly heavy picture taker, and I was blown away by how smooth and secure everything feels. I didn't think much of it for the price, but this is a well designed and crafted instrument. Slight adjustments are easy. I recycled my last tripod because the frustration of jerky movement and lack of finesse ruined my whole thing. This thing is lovely. It was made with care by good people who love to make others happy. It is a light weight thing, mind you, so don't go thinking you can use it for your 40 foot telescope, but I was impressed with how stable it held my D810. The ball joint tightened easily with zero sag. All the joints in the legs can be placed so nicely. The shoulders gave me a bit of a fight, but once it made me see things its way, I completely agree that it should be like that. Anyway, I'm just on my way to buy the more expensive one, because I am super curious what they think is more valuable than this gem.

Brilliant stable and robust looking tripod with a range of extra features - such as a sturdy weight hook; a quick release mechanism; a cranked elevation control and adjustable gripping feet. Light and easy to set up. Bought for professional use - live streaming from our music venue, we expect it to do the job perfectly. A particular problem in a crowded studio is people tipping over the tripods - this one looks like it will survive all minor mishaps even with a reasonably heavy camera, a telephoto zoom lens and an power-head fitted. Very impressive for the price.

I am very impressed with the build quality of this tripod. Love the kool flip upside down mounting option. Real value for money. Used primarily to mount my projector. Nice checkered pattern carrying case included. *** Turned out that this tripod isn't very durable at all. The locks have mostly failed and a lot of rust has built up at various locations. No longer 5 stars but 3.

As soon as I unboxed it, I could tell this was a quality tripod; it looks nice and sleek! I haven't been rough with it, but it feels quite durable. Using it has been a very smooth experience, from extending the legs, to the swiveling and angling. I especially love how easy it is to mount/dismount the camera; I take it off and on a lot! I just leave the quick-change plate on my Canon SL2, even if that makes unable to sit flat on a table, it's never in the way. Even as a monopod, it works while collapsed; I would never dare while it's extended. Only questionable thing is the vertical level only works when the camera is pointing up, which I'd never have a use for. A horizontal level would be far more useful, but it's hardly necessity for me. I've used cheap tripods before that broke almost instantly. This tripod is a great price for such nice features!

I'm loving my new setup! I was using boxes and books previously to set up my camera. Luckily this tripod will let me use it on a desktop or easily transport it to another room or outside as it extends to be able to be set up from the floor as well, very versatile. It's super sturdy too! It has a leveler and can easily adjust the camera to shoot from any angle. Now I just have to save up for a better camera.

The tripod is very sturdy and feels very well built as well. This tripod is a vast improvement over my old cheap tripod which didn't even pan smoothly. The panning has been smooth for me and is definitely super useful for shooting videos. It has a plethora of other features as well, and I won't list them all, but they all work as advertised, making this a super versatile tripod. The tripod even comes with a pouch, making it super convenient to travel with. Overall, I'm really satisfied with the product.

WHAT I LIKE: ➠ Reasonable build quality, given the price. ➠ Packs up pretty small, and is quite lightweight. ➠ Comes with a decent carrying pouch. ➠ The included ballhead has a quick release plate, which is super handy when you need to remove the camera from the tripod often. ➠ Given how small it packs down, it has a good height range, and extends to a decent maximum height. It certainly won’t go close to eye level (unless you’re really short), but that would be tough to expect from such a compact tripod. And going to 49” is still way better than those mini tripods that only go a foot off the ground. ➠ I love how versatile it is - for example, the feature that allows you to mount it upside down and get it super close to the ground can come in super useful for interesting perspectives and for macro photography. ➠ The included ballhead moves smoothly for the price (I have ones that move more smoothly, but they are way more expensive). ➠ The 360 degree rotation feature on the base of the ballhead is great for making small rotation adjustments without having to reposition the whole head. It’s also useful for panoramic photos. ➠ The ballhead is removable, so you can use any ballhead that you’d like. ➠ The control arm is removable, so you can take it off if you don’t like / need it. ➠ The leg lock clips are plasticky, but work smoothly and seem to be secure. WHAT COULD BE IMPROVED: ➠ Although the suggested load capacity for this tripod is 7 lbs, I’m not sure how well it would do with that much weight on it. I’ve put my Nikon D810 with 24-70mm f2.8 lens on there - which only weighs about 4.5 lbs - and already at that point, it’s getting pretty close to its limit. It doesn’t feel rock solid with that much weight on it. For example, I suspect it wouldn’t give super sharp images when doing long exposures - especially with a telephoto lens, where vibrations are magnified - as I think even a slight breeze would cause small vibrations. Also, I doubt the ballhead could support a heavy, front-balanced lens, such as a medium sized telephoto, without creeping. The absolute maximum load that is indicated for this tripod is 11 lbs - but I don’t think I’d put that much weight on it. ➠ The legs tend to close by themselves quite easily. It would be great if there was more tension on the leg angle adjustments to reduce this. OVERALL IMPRESSION: For those looking for a compact tripod for their phone, point and shoot, mirrorless camera, or small dSLR (with small to medium sized lens), that goes to about chest height and has lots of useful features, this tripod offers great value. But if you’re using a heavier rig, and are looking for a high level of stability to do things like long exposures, it may not be sturdy enough. I intend to use this as a dedicated tripod for my phone, and think it’s great for that purpose.

Very sturdy and elegant at the same time. You can feel its quality from the first touch - neat and nice finish, cold metal, heavy enough to stand solid and lighter than other tripods I saw. The head rotates so smoothly you are getting satisfied just from the process! lol. And all of that is just for $50. Unbeatable.

Super lightweight and compact. It fits inside my bag, so I don't even need to have it visible on the outside. The ball swivel and panoramic rotations are extremely smooth and high quality. The whole thing is seriously on par with tripods that are double to three times it's price.