Sirui3T-35 Table Top/Handheld Video Tripod with Ball Head - Black, Model Number: 3T-35K

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SIRUI products never disappoint. I already own a 3-in-1 monopod (which is also very good functionally, and very robust).I was considering giving this "SIRUI 3T-35 Table Top/Handheld Video Tripod" four stars, but thought five will do.If I was the product-designer, there is only one thing I will change. This will be the locking screw for the 3T-35 ball-head.The product description includes:"The ball head operates smoothly and softly. It can support cameras up to a weight of 4kg. The ball movement and 360° rotation can be locked and released with just one click."That ball-head screw is used to lock the ball in a position. BUT, it's the same screw that is used to control the pano function. If your lock tension is not very tight, you run the risk of your equipment toppling over.So, if you lock it tight, you will not be able to pan.My other SIRUI product has a separate know for controlling panning.Since this isn't my main tripod, I can live with this small functional deficiency.

This mini tripod is a very useful item if you are travelling light & just need something every now & then hold your light weight camera setup in order to get the shot. Compared the the manfrotto table top tripods, this puppy has the added benefit of way more height if needs be. But do bear in mind that because of the tripod feet’s small foot print it will not sit very firm & solid if extended to it tallest height with a more weighty camera setup. Other than that, it also has the ability to hold your camera quite low to the ground rock solidly by removing the vertical post & mounting the mini ball head directly to the feet section. It comes with a nice padded pouch & 2 sizes of Allen keys for making configurations & tightening. It’s ball head & mounting plate is also another plus for flexibility over the manfrotto pixie versions.

I got fed up with buying cheap mini tripods, this one was probably more than i wanted to spend, but it was a chouce between this one and a plastic one.I'm glad i chose this one, rugged metal construction, good ballhead locking (thoug i don't understand the gradiated ring when the ballhead can spin independently), it would have been better if the alternative riser tube could have been an extension too.I was disappointed that the screw needs a coin or scredriver to attach the camera, but i found a screw with a D ring that perfectly fits, it was the "D-ring Screw for Camera Tripod" (available on Amazon)

Love this little piece of kit.I can use it with Nikon D810 and Tamron 150-600mm lens. Holds them well. Highly recommended. Sometimes I do not want to use a bean bag, I want the camera a title higher. This tripod is a dream for such situations.

excellent piece of kit. I use this for lots of shots but was amazed that it would hold my Canon 7D mkii with a battery grip and a sigma 150 - 600 sport lens whilst I was in a hide recently. I even put a gimbal on it and it was superb. Well done SIRUI. Never leave home without this in my camera bag no matter what I am going to shoot it is so versatile. Well made with strong components that should last a lifetime.