Sturdy pocket/mini tripod?
Discussion
Any recommendations for a mini-tripod that is sturdy?
I've got a Joby one which has those interconnecting and pliable ball-joints as legs. Looks like this: https://joby.com/uk-en/gorillapod-flexible-camera-... That works OK with a lightweight compact camera. But with a Sony A7 and old lenses (Minolta via an adapter), the little Joby is not much use. Too flimsy.
I don't want to cart around a full-height tripod (I use a Velbon at work for product shots), but I want to find something pocketable that I can use on tables/rocks/ground.
Ideas?
I've got a Joby one which has those interconnecting and pliable ball-joints as legs. Looks like this: https://joby.com/uk-en/gorillapod-flexible-camera-... That works OK with a lightweight compact camera. But with a Sony A7 and old lenses (Minolta via an adapter), the little Joby is not much use. Too flimsy.
I don't want to cart around a full-height tripod (I use a Velbon at work for product shots), but I want to find something pocketable that I can use on tables/rocks/ground.
Ideas?
The legs on this little fella cannot be adjusted, but the ball head + grip (which my particular version has) is super easy enough to use to level things out. I've used it on pent-top utility boxes and sloping benches. So I don't miss the individually adjustable legs that I have on the full-size Velbon.
But - timely thread-bump! Because I am now looking for a compact full-height tripod. For M43 (1.5kg max) and I'm not shooting in gales so don't need a super sturdy one.
My Victory 350 would be more than capable, but it doesn't pack small enough to go in - or hang from - my rucksack.
Any suggestions?
But - timely thread-bump! Because I am now looking for a compact full-height tripod. For M43 (1.5kg max) and I'm not shooting in gales so don't need a super sturdy one.
My Victory 350 would be more than capable, but it doesn't pack small enough to go in - or hang from - my rucksack.
Any suggestions?
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