Annie B Loc: Maryland

I'm looking for a travel tripod that fold down to less than 17" with a maximum height of AT LEAST 51" (would prefer 57 or more)

***Doesn't need to support more than a couple pounds...

Must be in fairly good used condition

Something similar to a Mefoto, Benro, Sirui or Giotto or an Oben

Willing to pay up to $100 including shipping... (if it's carbon fiber I might consider paying more)

I'm just looking for something to have in the back of the car for a "just in case" photo opportunity


If you've got a tripod gathering dust let me know...

nicksr1125 Loc: Mesa, AZ

You don't indicate how much weight you need to support. The recommended allowance is twice the weight you expect to mount on the tripod.

This is a link to a couple of Benro tripods that meet your requirements. I didn't see anything on the B&H website in the used dept. that came close.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Minimum+Height_17+to+17.9+in.&ci=2635&N=4075788742+4038583234+3822394877

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

You might want to read my post of a while back.

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-362964-1.html

Thanks, Boone.

Annie B Loc: Maryland

Boone
Thank you for that info... I've been contemplating something similar to the Amazon tripod... It's the same size and max weight specs(I only need a couple pounds in my case) BUT this one is aluminum and the Amazon is carbon. Oh sorry, the D&S is one inch taller (again w/ ball head or w/out?)

I'm trying to determine if the max height of both is with or without the ball head since the ball head is included... Any ideas?

See what you think... I don't care much for the ball head I have a Giottos BH1001 that I use

Kinda weird though that the carbon fiber is the same weight. I have a Manfrotto 190cxpro4 that I love.. Can't imagine if it was aluminum how heavy it would be with the ball head...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1011780-REG/davis_sanford_tr553_p228_traverse_tr_553_228_super_compact.html

joe west Loc: Taylor, Michigan

best buy has got one goes to 36" for around 19.00

Boone Loc: Groundhog Town USA

All I can say....is try it. If you don't like it...return it. I like mine. Bare in mind, that is what it is intended to be. $ vs. weight, size, strength,...."I really like this little Tripod.

End of story! Thanks, Boone. 8-) :thumbup: 8-)