NEEWER Portable Desktop Mini Tripod Aluminum Alloy 20 50cm Desk Tripod with 360 Degree Ball Head 1 4

I bought this little tripod to use with a new shooting chronograph that utilizes Doppler radar to determine how fast a projectile is moving. Since I'm restricted to shooting on an indoor range, I needed to mount the chronograph unit just behind and to the side of the firearm and about 4 inches below the muzzle. Shooting from a standing position, the Neweer tripod allows me to set it up on the shooting bench and position the chronograph exactly where I need it to be. I'm especially impressed with the apparent materials and build quality of the tripod. The tripod seems to be assembled very well and does not have a lot of "play" between moving parts. Once adjusted and set up, it's very sturdy. The included quick release mount with 1/4" screw is a nice bonus, as some tripods require that this piece be purchased separately. There is a leveling bubble included on the mount, as well, and I'm able to level up the tripod, mount the chronograph and get shooting in just a couple of minutes. Legs are sturdy and are easily adjustable. The rubber feet are twisted counterclockwise to allow the legs to telescope out in sections by pulling on them. On my particular tripod, these were very tight and I initially had to exert a respectable amount of force to get them to pull out. They've loosened up a bit with use, but they're still pretty tight. A sign of quality, I'm assuming. The tripod arrives in a small cardboard box, but I found on Amazon a set of 6 drawstring nylon bags that were exactly the right size and hold the tripod perfectly, allowing me to carry the tripod in my range bag, which affords it some protection and provides a convenient way to transport it. If you need a small tripod, this is the juice right here. Read more

This little and very sturdy table top tripod combines being lightweight with some adjustment abilities. It will hold everything from a regular camera, a phone, and gopro with various adapters for vertical shots etc. (See photo). I have used most versions of tripods for over 50 years and this one is a keeper for my table top stability I need. Since it has the brace between the legs and those magic feet and a hook at the bottom to add a little extra weight, it will be well-used for a long time. Since it is a tough plastic, I will take a little more care of it than the metal tripods. They included a carry/storage bag so this won't be a challenge. I would buy this again without hesitation. The price is awesome and 1/10 what the smaller "name brands" cost these days. Read more

UPDATE: Now I have two. This little tripod is well made and very sturdy. I’m impressed with the construction and functionality. I’ve attached a crossbar that allows for a straight down camera shot for macro photography. By itself, the tripod is a very handy tabletop tripod the can be adjusted from about a 8 inches to 2 feet. The leg locking mechanism works well and is very stable. There are multiple leg positions to enable varying degrees of stability by moving the center gravity downward. The weight is just right - just heavy enough to be stable and secure, but not overly clunky. It’s light enough to use as a selfie stick if you do not use a cage rig. Adjustments are smooth as are the mounting ball socket, legs and radial swivels. Read more

Very good tripod. I works perfectly for my spotter. The spotter is a heavy lens and it holds well Read more

Works well. I use it to mount a scope on it and it works excellent for that. I also have a camera I can use it for but that is not my primary purpose for it. It is well built and sturdy. It is easy to use and adjust to different heights and angles and even has a built in level. it size is very compact to pack and carry with my scope in the same bag. Overall good value for the money. Read more

I LOVE THIS TRIPOD!! Finally, finally I found one that just works, is solid and makes sense. I love the handle on it, makes it much easier to move around and get that perfect angle. It's short enough to be on my counter for recording my cooking videos. I did add some weights to it because when it was at its shortest with my phone/ camera in it, it wasn't stable enough. The fact that this was only 17.99 was even better. I returned a more expensive tripod because it was so hard to put together and use with my phone/camera. Buy this, you won't regret it. Read more

Very good quality and sturdy. Holds both phone and camera securely. Easy to set the height and angle adjustments. It is heavy enough to support my camera, yet light enough for easy portability. I love the excellent functionality of this tripod. A great buy and worth the price. Highly recommended. Read more

This tripod is an incredible value. It's rock solid and is quite portable. While the ball head was decently secure as is, I did end up replacing it for a fluid head I already had on hand for a bit of added stability. I was previously using a tripod with bendable legs for low macro photography which was difficult to say the least, but using this tripod with the fluid head upgrade, stability is no longer an issue (using Lumix G9 with Micro Nikkor 55mm lens). Read more