Best Tripod Legs
Capture crisper photos, smoother videos, and optimal media consumption when using the Gorilla Pod Focus with Ballhead X Bundle. There’s no room for hesitation when you unleash your creativity, which is why the Arca-Swiss compatibility system and quick release plate allows you to seamlessly transition when on the go. Made out of durable, yet lightweight ABS plastic, zinc-aluminum, TPE Grip pads, and stainless steel, the JOBY GripTight GorillaPod Focus with Ballhead X Bundle will never let your camera and professional equipment slip out of its grasp. Give yourself the tools you need to take better photos and smoother videos with the GripTight GorillaPod Focus with Ballhead X Bundle, the ultimate versatile tripod. Get crisper shots with this durable, lightweight tripod. The rubberized foot grips, wrappable legs, and stainless steel plates ensure your pro cameras with large zoom lenses, and external flashes stand strong on the toughest terrain. Made of durable ABS plastic, stainless steel, TPE, and Zinc-Aluminum, it’s made for the wear and tear of everyday life, or the rigor of your favorite adventure.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've had my eye on this tripod for quite some time now and I finally decided to pull the trigger and buy it because I wanted a nice tripod for vacation. This is exactly what I was looking for in a tripod. UPDATE: 5/10/2016. I've had, and greatly enjoyed this tripod for four months now but tonight I was going over my gear and straightened one of the legs out and all of a sudden, one fell off."
"The most important is to UNDERSTAND that if you buy this combo it doesnt mean that it will replace your regular (big) tripod. This tripod would have save me a lot of time asking strangers to take pictures of me and my girlfriend while traveling in Paris and Brussels."
"Despite reading the bad reviews, I took the chance and bought it, keeping in mind the tips on how to minimize the "abuse" that the tripod might go through... but then two legs came off and my camera took a dive off of the "tight" mounting plate. The workflow was always the same: 1) Check the plate knob to make sure it was tight; 2) Carefully adjust the legs around the mounting point, being mindful of not applying too much stress at the point where the legs connect to the ballhead; 3) Adjusting the ballhead for the shot; 4) Carefully removing the legs from the mounting point, being mindful of not applying too much stress at the point where the legs connect to the ballhead. But on the last day of my trip, and the reason for this one star review, is that two of the legs came off and the plate failed on me."
 To decrease the chance of slippage, use rubber feet for soft surface, and spike rubber feet for rugged terrain. You can remove the hook from the dual purpose counter weight hook mount from the bottom of the center column, remove the center column, insert the counter weight hook mount on the top of the tripod (attach the camera), adjust each individual leg to ground level, and youâre ready to shoot extremely low macro-shots. Counter Weight Hook Mount Technical Details Attach hook to use as counter weight to stabilize your tripod Twist hook counter clock-wise to remove from center column,emove hook, remove from center column, remove center column, Material: lightweight aluminum alloy Color: Black. Premium features Rapid stability center column (non-rotating) Reversible locking center column Durable flip leg locks Non slip rubber feet with retractable spike Closed cell comfort grips Integrated tripod bubble level 4-position leg angle adjustment locks (for macro lens) Dual purpose counter weight hook (counter weight hook and ball head mount). 4-position leg angle adjustment locks (for macro lens).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Yes, it was a great find for someone with a smaller camera - it knocked the socks off of the Best Buy garbage - but it really wasn't sturdy enough. I then stumbled upon Dolica in some of my reading and decided to check it out and was amazed by the number of highly positive reviews. I was originally going to get the Dolica AX620B100 62-Inch Proline ($44) from Amazon, but was concerned about the weight handling and durability - it looked like another nicer, comsumer-ish tripod - similar to the Ravelli. So there I sat, dashed and disappointed, ready to shell out $150 for a Vanguard Alto Pro Vista when someone in a forum suggested that I try the Dolica GX650B204 65" Proline instead. I would partially concede to their complaint as there is a bit of flex if you are leaning on the legs, but this is technically a travel/small-light tripod, which is a known drawback at any price point. It's a much larger ball head than I anticipated (a good thing) and the stability and separately locking axis are great! Apply a thin coat, work the head or legs around until it's smooth, and then use a dry paper towel to remove the excess. So let's review, class: For $55, I got a stable, light, tall, compact, well-made, attractive tripod that does everything I need with ease. As a pro, I can carry this around (all day) and never have a client give me a judging glance or questioning frown."
"I have had some seriously cheap tripods in the past and I was surprised when I got this because the price was so low, I assumed I would be getting another cheapo tripod. All in all this has been a great budget tripod for me doing mainly product shoots for websites and a lot of macro photography."
"I'm a nature photographer and I was previously using a cheapy $15-$20 Vivitar pan/tilt tripod in case I destroyed it venturing off the beaten path. The ball head is such an upgrade and for the price this little Dolica tripod does everything 10x better than my previous Vivitar! - Nice travel bag. - Locking pin on the attachment for the ball head. I have a really nice carbon fiber ($400ish) Oben ball head tripod at my work and I actually prefer this Dolica over it because of ease with settings."
"The tripod sets up quickly, and unlike the experience of another reviewer, mine is perfectly level when the legs are at full extension. The only reason I titled this review "almost perfect" is that if the tripod had a removable handle for rotating the ball hand, for panning for example, it would be perfect."
There’s no room for hesitation when you unleash your creativity, which is why the Arca-Swiss compatibility system and quick release plate allows you to seamlessly transition when on the go. The rubberized ring and footgrips keep your gear standing strong, or you can utilize the octopus style tripod legs to wrap around almost any structure, from fences to trees. Made out of durable, yet lightweight ABS plastic, zinc-aluminum, TPE Grip pads, and stainless steel, the JOBY GripTight GorillaPod Focus with Ballhead X Bundle will never let your camera and professional equipment slip out of its grasp. Give yourself the tools you need to take better photos and smoother videos with the GripTight GorillaPod Focus with Ballhead X Bundle, the ultimate versatile tripod. The rubberized foot grips, wrappable legs, and stainless steel plates ensure your pro cameras with large zoom lenses, and external flashes stand strong on the toughest terrain. Easy maneuverability and precise positioning with a 360 panning and 90 tilt for those flawless portrait or landscape shots. The Arca-Swiss quick release plate simply stays connected to your camera, so you can interchange with ease.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I've had my eye on this tripod for quite some time now and I finally decided to pull the trigger and buy it because I wanted a nice tripod for vacation. This is exactly what I was looking for in a tripod. UPDATE: 5/10/2016. I've had, and greatly enjoyed this tripod for four months now but tonight I was going over my gear and straightened one of the legs out and all of a sudden, one fell off."
"The most important is to UNDERSTAND that if you buy this combo it doesnt mean that it will replace your regular (big) tripod. This tripod would have save me a lot of time asking strangers to take pictures of me and my girlfriend while traveling in Paris and Brussels."
"Despite reading the bad reviews, I took the chance and bought it, keeping in mind the tips on how to minimize the "abuse" that the tripod might go through... but then two legs came off and my camera took a dive off of the "tight" mounting plate. The workflow was always the same: 1) Check the plate knob to make sure it was tight; 2) Carefully adjust the legs around the mounting point, being mindful of not applying too much stress at the point where the legs connect to the ballhead; 3) Adjusting the ballhead for the shot; 4) Carefully removing the legs from the mounting point, being mindful of not applying too much stress at the point where the legs connect to the ballhead. But on the last day of my trip, and the reason for this one star review, is that two of the legs came off and the plate failed on me."
Best Tripod Heads
About IPOW We created IPOW with a single goal:Make the smart life easier. 1. compatible with all Android, Windows, Blackberry and Apple Smartphones which between 55cm - 85cm width (including case); Mount seamlessly with IPhone 6, 5, 5C, 5S, Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, Note 4, Note 3 and lots more, 2. Constructed of reinforced plastic with a sturdy steel spring-loaded grip and soft, protective rubber. Supports large phones (phablets) in portrait orientation, including iPhone 6 plus(not support iPhone 6), Samsung galaxy note 2, 3, 4, LG G3, Google Nexus 6, etc. Fits most best-selling tablets - including Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab all models, etc.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Occasionally, after sitting for a while I have trouble adjusting the width of the claws."
"I picked up my tripod and started to move, and when I tilted the clamp to the side, the I-Pad started to slip out.. so you need to keep it vertical or flat when moving it."
"Just received it."
"Works perfectly on my Nexus tablet and also holds my Nexus6 phone in landscape mode."
"It worked as advertised."
"Works fine, wish it had some sort of tilt/pan ability for minor adjustments on it's own."
"It doesn't tilt so make sure your tripod can tilt or you have a mini ball head to attach it to ... Lastly, I did crack the screen on my tablet."
"It is the first "universal" tablet mount that I have been able to use with a Griffin Survivor case on my IPAD mini2."
Best Complete Tripod Units
Weighs 3 lbs; Extends from 25 inches to 60 inches when center post is fully extended; Carrying case included.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I absolutely LOVE this tripod. I have no clue how such a versatile tripod can go for so low...but hey just one more reason to LOVE Amazon.com!!"
"Two different bubble levelers, one for the base and another for the camera, an independent crank riser for additional height, multiple tightening locations to keep your camera in place, and the ability to hold your camera in both landscape and portrait. Since receiving this tripod, I did a "test" where I installed my camera and left it alone for almost five days with the legs fully extended and positioning locations locked / secured."
"The few bad reviews seemed to concern the tripod being shaky when the center tube extension was cranked up and/or the total lack of instructions.I think the two issues are related and Amazon could eliminate 5 of the 7 bad reviews by including instructions. It's not hard to figure out but don't clip your new camera into the quick release mount until you are sure you know how to remove and replace the mounting plate and FULLY lock the cam lever. It's not really quick at all if you don't have a second mounting plate and need to unscrew the plate from the camera and screw it onto the scope. I bought this tripod for my second digital camera, which is about half the size of my first one. Who knows what cameras will look like 5 years from now, but I bet they will have a screw mount in the bottom and a tripod will still be a good idea."
"What a great tripod, for a super reasonable price."
Best Monopod Heads
And this product is the most mini selfie stick in the market, which makes it perfectly convenient and portable to be incorporated in your bags or even pocket! The exquisite handlebar of the selfie stick gives you a perfect holding feeling due to its matte surface. World Famous Warranty At MPOW, we back them all with an 18-month warranty & 45 days money back and provide friendly, easy-to-reach support,and Free Lifetime Technical Support also. The 270 degree adjustable head of the bluetooth selfie stick ensures that you can capture a best & beautiful angle when taking selfies.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Even I could make it work and I took the nicest picture of myself in fifty years."
"The first shot I tried I couldn't see my screen because it was very bright and sunny out but my husband was laughing and telling me to keep shooting because my doberman had come up behind me and saw my phone (which is usually pointed at him) and he stopped and posed with me."
"This u-shape clam is secured with a wing nut (easy to handle) which has plastic coating outside and metal thread inside (good quality!). At the bottom of the handle you have micro-usb connector for charging it, including LED, and also an adjustable wrist strap - excellent idea for extra security. At the top of the handle, right where your thumb is, you have a multi-function button which turns the power on (by holding it down), enters in pair up mode, and also remotely triggers your phone camera. Honestly, I was very impressed with a build quality, durability, and ease of operation when using MPow iSnap X selfie bluetooth stick. It's very comfortable to hold, very lightweight at only 145g, has a smooth telescopic mechanism, very secure u-shape clamp grip, and convenience of remote bluetooth button to take selfie pictures or videos."
"If you use the camera for either video or stills, this selfie stick does one thing you really don't see in many reviews - it takes most of the shake out of your content. A big hint for better selfie stick videos: I use my old iPhone earbuds (one ear stopped working) so I cut both earbuds off and plug the remaining cable which has the mic still working in, and I rubber band it to the stick handle for loud clear audio even when fully extended."
"I saw the selfie stick craze shoot up and decided I would try it out, I saw other people with ones that looked cheap and had the possibility of breaking after awhile so I wanted one that was durable and that's what I got."
"I decided to buy one as this item is really good when you travel and don't want to screw your photos with people that can't compose right. The only issue is that whenever you change the connection between phones, you have to re-pair the bluetooth chips."
"(both have cases on them). •Silicon material on the phone clamp adds an extra protection as it does not scratch your phone and helps grip it better. CONS. •It would be nice if there was an indicator of the battery life. Overall it's a great product I use it constantly!!"
Best Monopods
The 270 degree adjustable head of the bluetooth selfie stick ensures that you can capture a best & beautiful angle when taking selfies.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Even I could make it work and I took the nicest picture of myself in fifty years."
"The first shot I tried I couldn't see my screen because it was very bright and sunny out but my husband was laughing and telling me to keep shooting because my doberman had come up behind me and saw my phone (which is usually pointed at him) and he stopped and posed with me."
"If you use the camera for either video or stills, this selfie stick does one thing you really don't see in many reviews - it takes most of the shake out of your content. A big hint for better selfie stick videos: I use my old iPhone earbuds (one ear stopped working) so I cut both earbuds off and plug the remaining cable which has the mic still working in, and I rubber band it to the stick handle for loud clear audio even when fully extended."
"I hated the idea of selfie sticks when they first came out...but after about a year of reaistance I finally broke down."
"I even accidentally put it underwater in a jacuzzi but it started workinf just fine after drying it out for a few minutes!"
"I’m hoping the seller / manufacturer will make good on my purchase as it supposed to have an 18month warranty.EDITED- I just received my replacement selfie stick for the one that was defective- it charged quickly and was easy to pair to my phone and works great."
"This one folds down very compact, and had a nicely designed head. The hinge is also very nicely designed, because you can tighten it with one hand, and loosen it to where you can twist it to your desired position and have it hold well enough to let go of the phone and tighten it without it slopping around."
"This selfie stick is pretty great."
Best Tabletop & Travel Tripods
The Pedco UltraPod II is a larger version of the popular UltraPod I and is an excellent platform for camcorders, binoculars, spotting scopes, DSLR cameras, medium-format cameras, 35 mm cameras with larger lenses, and any device with a ¼-20 female thread. Use with DSLR cameras, 35 mm cameras with larger lenses, compact camcorders, spotting scopes, and binoculars; Maximum Safe Load: 6 pounds (2.7 kg).
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I shoot heavy DSLRs, and I've used it countless times in a pinch or even as a preferred method with tree branches, signposts, fences and so on, and it's performed flawlessly for me every time."
"The UltraPod can be tossed in your backpack or pocket and can hold a camera like my Sony Nex5 while remaining stable."
"Having a shutter release remote is helpful so you can kneel over it rather than be on the ground with it (and better for your photography in general!)."
"But as my camera grew in size from a small 12oz 3" x 3" point and shoot, the smaller tripod's narrow base didn't allow a larger camera with zoom to be balanced stably on it."
"I shot the Milky Way from the Smokey Mountains and the tripod held rock steady on the ground."
"It doesn't do much for vibration absorption, but you should expect that since its a solid piece of plastic connected directly. Actually felt quite nice as an extended handle while on my neck strap, it kept my camera from flopping around as I walked."
"I tried several different travel tripods, which were awkward, heavier than I wanted and did not fold up small enough for my camera bag."