This camera tripod exceeded my expectations! It’s incredibly sturdy and holds my camera securely without any wobbling. I feel completely confident using it for photos. It’s also very easy to set up and adjust. The height changes smoothly, and it locks firmly into place. I’ve only used this indoors, so I’m not sure on the durability with wind. For the price, the quality is fantastic. I would absolutely recommend this tripod to anyone looking for something dependable, a quick decently pricedd purchase and easy to use. Read more
I had originally ordered the MACTREM tripod that's very popular and highly rated on Amazon. However, I had to request a replacement several times because, each time, one of the legs did not lock securely at a standing angle (would slip). Eventually, I just returned it and looked at some other options so I came to this Zomei tripod. It has everything that I need and the packed length is even shorter than the MACTREM by a few inches! I think that I glossed over the Zomei previously because it is listed as 3.3 lbs and the other option was listed as 2.8 lbs. However, when I weighed them both on a kitchen scale, the Zomei was actually lighter by about 0.3 lbs (3.06 vs 3.349). The MACTREM tripod is actually 0.5 lbs heavier than advertised! Weight and size matter when traveling or hiking/backpacking and I'm really glad I ended up with this Zomei. This tripod has the best combination of price, size, weight, carrying capacity, max/min height for my needs. An added bonus is it comes with a padded carrying case which I didn't know I needed until now. The little extra padding makes carrying much more comfortable. Seems well made overall and the legs lock securely at the proper intervals. My only criticism is that the grip on the monopod is a bit low so it's more comfortable for shorter people. It's usable for me and I'm 5'9". Also, I'm upgrading from a cheaper 3-axis tripod so, if you're in that boat, I'd definitely pay the extra to get a ball head. Way faster to adjust and compose your shot. Read more
This is a really great quality, well-built, and sturdy tripod that is perfect for use at-home, indoors, outdoors, and especially ideal for travel. The build quality of this tripod for the price blew me away! This tripod replaces a really junky Walmart tripod I bought years ago for a quarter of the price. It folds up into a very compact size, but does have a little weight to it still. I don't mind this, as I'm not worried about weight when traveling, but I do appreciate that the weight of the tripod itself lends well to its stability. I love how tall and how low this tripod can be set up and I love the smooth pano mount and versatile ball head. If you're looking for a travel-friendly, very capable and durable tripod for a good price, this is the one. Read more
I bought this tripod just to keep in my car for on the spot needs. The tripod folds nicely into a small enclosed bag that is light. After unfolding it as long as you do not extend it to full length on a long exposure (over 5 seconds) the tripod does a great job. The ball head is surprisingly very sturdy and easy to adjust. Overall its a great little tripod that does everything it is made to do. Read more
The Zomie Q666 is an outstanding all-around quality travel tripod. The weight is about 3 lbs and you can't beat the compact size at just over 14 inches. It easily fits in the side pocket of my Lowepro FastPack BP 250 AW II. I prefer the twist locks on the legs, especially when hiking through vegetation and brush. The clip locks on other brands had a tendency to snag in the brush and come undone. The tripod legs have three positions and the center column inverts. I haven't found a position the tripod couldn't achieve. The center column also has a spring hook to hang your camera bag from for added stability. The ball mount head is smooth and locks into any position. It handles my Canon 1300D and a 300mm zoom without any problems in the included arca type quick mount. An added bonus is the center column and a removable leg combine to make a mono pod, which I find useful when shooting my son's sporting events. I was able to purchase the Zomie Q666 on sale with a $5.00 off coupon. It was a no brainer purchase for $62.00 and I am very pleased with my purchase. Read more
This is my first travel tripod that I got to go with my new Canon. I finally moved up from a point and shoot camera to a DSLR type and wanted to get everything I would need to take good scenery shots and Rocket launches from Wallops island, VA. this one was recommended to me by a good friend in the photography biz and I am not disappointing. It is lightweight but yet sturdy enough that it doesn't feel like i will be knocking it around while messing with the camera. it has a lot of knobs and doodads on it so you can fine tune the level and angles. i am not sure how much i will use those, but it was cheaper to buy this one, than one that had the presets like a miter saw. it is really tall when its all stretched out. the camera is about 6' tall at that point, so its going to be nice not to hunch down to set stuff up. solid construction, aluminum is what the description says, there is a tripod feature that will make hiking or air show pictures easy. the only thing i wish this model had the flip knobs instead of the twist knobs to adjust the legs. seems a little cumbersome, but not a deal breaker. it came with a really nice padded over the shoulder bag that feels like it can take a beating. its thick material and stiffened to hold the square shape without anything in it, and its not hard to pack and unpack the tripod. i am happy with the tripod, it looks like it will pack nice into a bigger backpack with the rest of your gear. i would recommend it and if i needed another, i would buy again. Read more
