Carbon Fiber Tripod INNOREL ST424C Professional Heavy Duty Camera Stand with 75mm Bowl Adapter 42 4mm Tube Max

This review is for the Innorel ST-344C carbon fiber tripod. I have read reviews on other Innorel or Artcise tripods but could not find very many for this particular tripod. I have had it for a few weeks now and I love it. I was also looking at the Leofoto LN-364C Series 4 tripod but the Innorel was half the price and about two pounds lighter according to their specs. I was currently using an older Manfrotto 290 with a ball head. The weight is comparable between the two. The legs are very beefy and strong. I can lengthen the legs with a quick 1/4 turn of the leg locks. A review of one of the other tripods said you need to turn it a full turn but a slight turn unlocks and locks the legs on mine. Very smooth also. Instead of a ball head I have a Manfrotto fluid head mounted on top of the bowl adaptor. The photos I have included show the tripod with a Nikon mirrorless camera and a Nikkor 200-500 lens, lens weight about 5 lbs. The tripod handles both with no problems whatsoever. Very sturdy. I have used it at the beach in sand and also on cement and in a farm field. This model came with spikes for the feet which look very sturdy. I have not yet used them. It also came with a camera strap which may come in handy. It also came with a canvas storage bag which looks very nice and well made. At the beach I lowered and flattened the legs so I could get close to the ground. It worked very well and allowed for the two inch knob for the bowl so it wasn’t balancing on the knob which I believe some thought was put into. I am about 5’4” tall and the tripod is much taller than me when extended fully. Add to that the fluid head and then the camera there is some definite height going on. It is perfect for me though if photographing the moon. I can extend to the perfect height and stand under the camera very comfortably without having to bend my knees or neck to look up. I would highly recommend the purchase of this tripod if you are shopping around. I plan on having and using this tripod for quite some time. Very satisfied with this purchase. Read more

Been looking gor a good sturdy tripod with ball mount. This one was lots less than the familiar name brands but looked to fit my needs. The tripod is very sturdy, light weight, and the case is a nice plus. Actually seems taller than i anticipated which is great. Definitely recommend. Read more

One of the best buys I have made in a long time. This equals the more expensive brands, that pros purchase at a much lower price. The smallest leg on this is about 1inch in diameter with 10 layers of carbon fiber that make the tubes lighter and stronger. This is very stable, which supports a max load up to 77.2lb/35kg. The Folded length is 22.8in/58cm and net weight is 4.2lb/1.9kg. Don't waste your money on tiny legged tripods which support a fraction of weight, and will have movement in a wind. When people see the Innorel, they want to know all about it, the quality speaks for itself. Also check out, the Low Profile Tripod Ball Head-INNOREL N52 which supports 66 lb/30kg but weights 1.17 lb/0.53kg only. Another great buy, Highly Recommended. Read more

This is a really nice tripod. The legs and center support are very solid and seem well built. Not only is it a nice piece of gear for the price, I feel it would still be worth it if it cost more. Very few tripods in this price range have the total overall height this one has as well. Read more

I've taken this out several times now, and I'm happy enough with it to keep it. This thing is very sturdy and tall, and very easy to quickly set up. The only flaw (other than its heavy) is the spike feet adapters that allow you to shove into the ground are loo loose and kept falling off. I've already lost one in the field, and had to buy a replacement (paid for by their kind customer service). I think my only option here is to glue these things on permanently. I won't be able to use it indoors after that so one star lost. This is now a permanent landscape photography tripod and honestly I'm fine with that. Read more

Being one to beat up equipment I need one that can take the abuse and this one is holding up. The only thing I don’t like is the length of the threads on the feet as they’re a little short but as long as I pay attention to them they won’t end up like their predecessors which were lost in the heat of battle But this thing is solid, stable and I would (and probably will) buy it again Read more

This thing is the perfect balance of lightweight and stable. VERY impressed, just as nice as any name brand tripod ive used. Read more

I have only had this tripod for a few days and I am very impressed with it. The stability of it is great. The thickness of the legs seam to be perfect. When you pull out the bottom extension and see how thick it is you know you have something that is going to let you down. Very light weight even an old man like me could lug it around all day. I have not yet found anything wrong with this tripod. Read more