Mephoto Tripod: I am in the market for a tripod I can put in my rolling, carry-on plane luggage that is lightweight, quick set- up, can handle a moderately heavy camera/lens. Thinking...

Gspeed Loc: Rhinebeck, NY

I am in the market for a tripod I can put in my rolling, carry-on plane luggage that is lightweight, quick set- up, can handle a moderately heavy camera/lens. Thinking about this Globetrotting Air model tripod. Has anyone had any experience with this model or anything thoughts I should consider?

https://www.mefoto.com/air

No snarkiness, please.

~ Eileen

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

Just be sure to check the weight capacity of the tripod, and then add a fudge factor! I have one of these that i used with my D7000 and my 70-200 f/4 ens (my heaviest) and it worked fine and fit beautifully into my carry-on. I like it. I don't know if it would work with more weight than that.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

That looks good. I paid more for a slightly larger MeFoto - about 13". If this one had been available, I would have gotten it. It's perfect for traveling. I use a Manfrotto QR plate on mine.

https://mountaintripper.com/mefoto-backpacker-air-tripod-review/
https://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/review/accessory_reviews/mefoto-backpacker-air-tripod-review-100389
https://www.mantripping.com/stuff/mefoto-backpacker-air-travel-friendly-tripod-review.html

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I do not own one so most probably my comments are not very useful to you. The comments from Mizzee are most enthusiastic so that should give you a good hint about this tripod.
My only advise is that unless absolutely necessary do not extend the center pole which calls for instability. If the tripod is capable, fully extended, to hold without issues a D7000 with the 70-200 f4 it has to be appropriate for traveling. Its small size will prove to be a bonus.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

Gspeed wrote:

I am in the market for a tripod I can put in my rolling, carry-on plane luggage that is lightweight, quick set- up, can handle a moderately heavy camera/lens. Thinking about this Globetrotting Air model tripod. Has anyone had any experience with this model or anything thoughts I should consider?

https://www.mefoto.com/air

No snarkiness, please.

~ Eileen

I use this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8jp7h36kSY

Please note that this reviewer makes a mistake when he states that the tripod has a 22 lb load capacity - it is actually 25 KG, or 55lbs.

But. . .

Without getting into a repetition of what I have written before at least 500X on this forum, I will say that camera and lens weight is a poor criterion for selecting a tripod. Top tube diameter is a much better predictor of stability.

Read the stuff in Gitzo's catalog and on RRS's website regarding design philosophy and selection criteria, and how it relates to magnification/lens focal length.

I would pass on anything from meFoto, too flimsy for high magnification macro or long lens use.

FiddleMaker Loc: Merrimac, MA

Gene51 wrote:

I use this: br br https://www.youtube.com/watch?v... (show quote)

Excellent video. I wish now I hadn't spent all this $$$ on the Manfrotto and the 2 Manfrotto heads.

Bullfrog Bill Loc: CT

Gspeed wrote:

I am in the market for a tripod I can put in my rolling, carry-on plane luggage that is lightweight, quick set- up, can handle a moderately heavy camera/lens. Thinking about this Globetrotting Air model tripod. Has anyone had any experience with this model or anything thoughts I should consider?

https://www.mefoto.com/air

No snarkiness, please.

~ Eileen

I use the Globetrotter classic and it travels well in my carryon and holds my D850 with 70-200 2.8.

lowkick Loc: Connecticut

Gspeed wrote:

I am in the market for a tripod I can put in my rolling, carry-on plane luggage that is lightweight, quick set- up, can handle a moderately heavy camera/lens. Thinking about this Globetrotting Air model tripod. Has anyone had any experience with this model or anything thoughts I should consider?

https://www.mefoto.com/air

No snarkiness, please.

~ Eileen

1. I'm a little concerned about the ability to adjust the legs after the tripod is set up with camera on it.

2. Max weight is 8 lbs. That's probably fine for a travel tripod holding a, at most, a dslr with a 70-200mm f:2.8.

3. Check Amazon. They have the exact tripod in solid colors for $79. An extra $30 just for camp seems to me to be a waste.

Gspeed Loc: Rhinebeck, NY

Thanks. My friend can get it for me at cost and my D610 and heaviest lens are not too substantial so I might go for it.

quote=lowkick]1. I'm a little concerned about the ability to adjust the legs after the tripod is set up with camera on it.

2. Max weight is 8 lbs. That's probably fine for a travel tripod holding a, at most, a dslr with a 70-200mm f:2.8.

3. Check Amazon. They have the exact tripod in solid colors for $79. An extra $30 just for camp seems to me to be a waste.[/quote]

Gspeed Loc: Rhinebeck, NY

Thank you so much! This is just what I wanted to hear. Have you run into problems trying to adjust the legs once you have it in position with your camera? ~ Eileen

quote=Bullfrog Bill]I use the Globetrotter classic and it travels well in my carryon and holds my D850 with 70-200 2.8.[/quote]

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Gspeed wrote:

3. Check Amazon. They have the exact tripod in solid colors for $79. An extra $30 just for camp seems to me to be a waste.

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Yes, I discovered that. I ordered a red one for my son. He shoots a lot of video (very lightweight camera) and often travels with a tripod. This is smaller and lighter than his current MeFoto, and the red is a nice change.