PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT
Tripods

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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