GaryP—September 16, 2021
I needed a small tripod for a very expensive iPhone. This tripod has threaded holes in the legs. I made nice brass weights that are held below the legs using these threaded holes to secure them. Now, with the added ball mount, it can hold the iPhone securely at any angle. Having the iPhone looking straight down puts a lot of weight away from the center inviting a horrid oops it the assembly is marginally stable. My added weights ensure stability. I just took some quarter moon night pictures and the iPhone12 pro is incredible with low light pictures. My assembly, built on this tripod is very solid. You really don't want a light weight plastic tripod in the dark. It would be good for time lapse photography but I would use the included straps to tie it down even more securely if winds are possible. It would be a shame if you missed a great video of a tornado approaching if 50 mph winds blew it over. I'm new to the iPhone so I tried to capture the moon but it was way over-exposed and I do not yet know how to reduce the exposure time. Pictures of my moon lit house and a bird feeder against the sky are very good, but one needs a tripod when it is very dark. This one worked well. The 1/4-20 threaded hols in the legs make it easy to add accessories like my brass weights or a LED light if I want the light from different angles. Note, the legs can be used flat or with about a 30° angle using the red dial. Only two positions. (plus collapsed for transport.) I did not see that in the information when I ordered it. Read more
Logan H.—February 18, 2018
Solid little tripod... I love how simple the design is. The legs have one locked position so they can either go flat, extend into the tripod or fold up completely. The mechanism to adjust the legs is genius. It's just three slotted groves in the red metal wheel. The legs stop at their height by hitting the red metal wheel, and turning the wheel allows the legs to fall into the slots, letting the tripod fall flat. The two slots in the legs allow you to strap the tripod to objects; I've already found this useful for strapping to my bag, strapping to oddly shaped objects when the ground isn't level or to create unique perspectives when shooting. The two 1/4"-20 threads in each legs will be interesting as well to add flash attachment points when doing macro. When the tripod is extended, the footprint is 10" in diameter between all the legs. When the tripod is flat, it's roughly 12" diameter between all the legs. - I find this helpful because often I need to know how much ground space is required when the tripod is fully extended. I'm looking forward to shooting wildlife with this tripod. I shoot prone a lot, and when I'm in the marsh, on the beach, in the snow, etc. I worry about putting my camera down when shooting prone. My entire rig is weather sealed (Pentax for the win!) but it's still nice to keep my gear dry and off the ground. This tripod had no problem holding up my DSLR with a 300mm prime lens and teleconverter attached. Tilting the camera back pretty far the entire rig would tip over eventually, but far beyond the reality of any situation I would use it in. When I swapped the 300mm out for my 16-85mm the tripod held it again with no problem. Everything felt really well balanced on it. I did not buy the matching ball head... I am using a 3-Legged-Thing ball head in all the attached photos. Related to that, the 1/4" adapter for the tripod legs had a flared end. I think this is specifically designed to work with the matching ball head sold separately... It wouldn't work with my 3LT ball head; the flared ends wouldn't let the ball head sit flush when mounted to the tripod legs. Luckily I had another adapter sitting around that worked. Just be aware of this - if you plan to use your own ball head, make sure you have an adapter that will drop down to 1/4" threads if applicable. If you're looking for a solid addition to your bag, this is worth every penny. The listing did mention a bag, but I did not receive one. The listing has a photo that does show the tripod and the ballhead with the bag, so maybe that is only for set purchases? Since I only bought the legs maybe this is why, but the listing doesn't make that clear... I will inquire with Amazon about that. Regardless these tripod legs are fantastic and I highly recommend them. Read more
K. A. R.—January 5, 2021
I have had a long-running battle with my inability to resist purchasing almost every little camera bauble, or add-on, that comes along. In fact, I have filled two large drawers with irresistible "junk" that promises to fix problems that I may, or may not, be having at the time. While I may, very occasionally, go back to the gadget collection (because something purchased 7 years ago MIGHT work for some other purpose), it is rare for me to salvage anything. Recently, after reading a review at a photography forum I frequent, I purchased a "Moman Mini-Tripod". While opening the package (and simultaneously making room for it in one of the drawers), the little tripod slipped out of its' packaging, and hit the floor with a heavy thud. While picking it up, I started fiddling with the legs and the red 'cap'. I checked it out for a minute then went to grab my camera. I didn't order the matching ball-head, but went ahead and attached it with the tripod screw on the bottom of the camera. WOW! It felt incredibly solid! Maybe I'd ordered something useful! It was already dark out, so I played with it indoors. HAD to attach both the battery grip, along with my longest and heaviest lens (a Sigma " Bigma"!) 50-500mm zoom lens. A little top-heavy, but aside from that, this new gadget held that combination without breaking a sweat! That was a week ago, and in that time I found a well matched ballhead, and small carry bag which helps it slide easily into my regular camera bag. I have tested, and retested, this little wonder for the past week and it has yet to show a weakness! If you're tired of lugging a full sized tripod along "just in case", GET IT!! If you can find a solid surface upon which to set this little wonder, it's all good! Plus, it's small size and low profile let it mostly "hide" from the wind. Grab one while you can! Read more
