PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT
Tripods

Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod

This is a very handy little tripod.

What I like about it:

• Small, light & portable
• Firmly holds my large camera
• Easy push button control over direction with a good range of movement

Then there is the PIXI EVO which has two leg angle positions and two leg sections with intermediate steps that adapt to non-level surfaces, enable ground level shooting, and gives greater stability.
I haven't got this one yet - it's on my wish list.

Manfrotto also makes smartphone clamps perfect for the PIXI tripod. Again, it's on my wish list.

Manfrotto Tripod

I have the Manfrotto Compact Light 4-section Tripod with ball head (MKCOMPACTLT-BK)

​What I like about it:

• Light weight (0.921kg)
• It comes with a padded carry bag
• Easy camera attachment with the wheel 
• Great range of height adjustment from 39 to 131 cm

Limitations:

• I use this tripod with my camera when I have smaller lenses attached (about 1kg) without problems, but it's official weight limit is 0.82kg. So for heavier cameras you may want to consider a heavier duty tripod.

Alternative Manfrotto options include the Manfrotto Befree Advanced Tripod which has an increased weight limit of 3.99kg

Sirui Tripod

I have the Sirui SK Tripod paired with the K-10X Ball Head.

What I like about it:

• It is a very stable and steady tripod. It has a max load of 12kg.
• It's max height is 158cm, so it has great versatility
• One leg of the tripod screws out to become a monopod
• The Ball head has 90 degree tilt and 360 degree pan
• The quick release plate has a built in safety catch 

Joby Ballhead 3K

The JOBY Ballhead 3K adds functionality to a tripod. Mine is usually attached to my Manfrotto Compact Light Tripod, but I put it on the PIXI Mini for the photos, but it is ideal for a tripods that come without a ball head.

Things I like:

• Quick release mounting plate for the camera
•  360° Panning and 90° Tilt
• ​Bubble level