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Benro TCBC12 Tablebird 2 Section Carbon Fiber Tripod
The Tablebird 2 weighs just over a pound but has a max load capacity of over 28 pounds. It’s sturdy, compact, and versatile with a center column that splits so you can use it like a HiHat tripod for low angles, and it has four 1/4"-20 accessory mounts. It’s great for taking BTS video at your studio or taking along with you for travel. $129.95 benrousa.com
The Tablebird 2 weighs just over a pound but has a max load capacity of over 28 pounds. It’s sturdy, compact, and versatile with a center column that splits so you can use it like a HiHat tripod for low angles, and it has four 1/4"-20 accessory mounts. It’s great for taking BTS video at your studio or taking along with you for travel. $129.95 benrousa.com
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Vanguard ALTA Pro 3VLT 235CV10
The Alta Pro 3VLT series features a compact travel design and a video pan head with built-in leveling base, spring-assisted tilting, and smooth panning, plus easy-to-use handles. Easy-twist leg locks let you quickly deploy five-section aluminum or carbon-fiber legs. It includes two 1/4-inch support arm mounts and a padded shoulder bag. $349.99 vanguardworld.com
The Alta Pro 3VLT series features a compact travel design and a video pan head with built-in leveling base, spring-assisted tilting, and smooth panning, plus easy-to-use handles. Easy-twist leg locks let you quickly deploy five-section aluminum or carbon-fiber legs. It includes two 1/4-inch support arm mounts and a padded shoulder bag. $349.99 vanguardworld.com
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Manfrotto 055XPro AS Kit
Switch easily from vertical to horizontal with the touch of a finger to push the column out of the spider cast and swing it into horizontal. Carbon fiber legs with 30mm diameter tubes keep the tripod stable and strong with a payload capacity of 33 pounds. The XPro Ball Head with Arca-compatible quick release includes the 200PL-Pro plate. $699.95 manfrotto.com
Switch easily from vertical to horizontal with the touch of a finger to push the column out of the spider cast and swing it into horizontal. Carbon fiber legs with 30mm diameter tubes keep the tripod stable and strong with a payload capacity of 33 pounds. The XPro Ball Head with Arca-compatible quick release includes the 200PL-Pro plate. $699.95 manfrotto.com
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Vanguard VEO 5 264CPS-38
This sturdy yet lightweight full-sized carbon camera tripod with a multi-action three-way pan head is at home in the studio as well as rugged locations, with retractable steel spikes in the feet. The hexagonal center column allows it to fold more compactly and converts to a short column for low-angle capture. It includes a quick shoe plate and a padded shoulder bag. $349.99 vanguardworld.com
This sturdy yet lightweight full-sized carbon camera tripod with a multi-action three-way pan head is at home in the studio as well as rugged locations, with retractable steel spikes in the feet. The hexagonal center column allows it to fold more compactly and converts to a short column for low-angle capture. It includes a quick shoe plate and a padded shoulder bag. $349.99 vanguardworld.com
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Benro GH2FL Folding Gimbal Head
This gimbal can fold for compact storage or lay parallel to folded tripod legs for transport. The rotating arm can be used as an L bracket for Arca-Swiss style mount heads. It supports up to 22.1 pounds, and you can mount long lenses to the mount pivot when the arm is removed. The gimbal also makes it easy to capture vertical video for social media. $549.95 benrousa.com
This gimbal can fold for compact storage or lay parallel to folded tripod legs for transport. The rotating arm can be used as an L bracket for Arca-Swiss style mount heads. It supports up to 22.1 pounds, and you can mount long lenses to the mount pivot when the arm is removed. The gimbal also makes it easy to capture vertical video for social media. $549.95 benrousa.com
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Manfrotto Befree GT PRO 3-Way Kit
Ideal for mirrorless cameras and able to support up to 13.2 pounds, this kit shrinks to just a little over 18 inches when folded, and its max height is over 5 feet. It’s paired with the Befree 3-Way Live head with fully foldable handles for still and video using the Fluid Drag System. Compatible with Arca-type, 200PL-PRO and Manfrotto 501PL video plate. $429.95 manfrotto.com
Ideal for mirrorless cameras and able to support up to 13.2 pounds, this kit shrinks to just a little over 18 inches when folded, and its max height is over 5 feet. It’s paired with the Befree 3-Way Live head with fully foldable handles for still and video using the Fluid Drag System. Compatible with Arca-type, 200PL-PRO and Manfrotto 501PL video plate. $429.95 manfrotto.com
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Platypod Delta
This flat tripod is lightweight, compact, and versatile. Its triangular design fits in a back pocket and is made of high-quality metals. Three hinged legs with retractable spikes let you adjust to most surfaces. You can mount a tripod head to the central bolt, and it has four accessory mounts, three counter-sunk holes for screws, and a mounting strap. $79 platypod.com
This flat tripod is lightweight, compact, and versatile. Its triangular design fits in a back pocket and is made of high-quality metals. Three hinged legs with retractable spikes let you adjust to most surfaces. You can mount a tripod head to the central bolt, and it has four accessory mounts, three counter-sunk holes for screws, and a mounting strap. $79 platypod.com
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Spider Holster Hand Strap v2
Crafted with a leather outer layer and a memory foam inner layer, this hand strap is compatible with most DSLR and mirrorless cameras, with or without a vertical grip. It’s designed to install under a tripod plate but comes with all the hardware you need to install it in your tripod socket if you don’t use a plate. $79 spiderholster.com
Crafted with a leather outer layer and a memory foam inner layer, this hand strap is compatible with most DSLR and mirrorless cameras, with or without a vertical grip. It’s designed to install under a tripod plate but comes with all the hardware you need to install it in your tripod socket if you don’t use a plate. $79 spiderholster.com
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Manfrotto 055 Video Kit with 502 Fluid Video Head
The 502 fluid head has smooth pan and tilt with the variable continuous Fluid Drag System, while the 055 video tripod has a leveling center column and power lock levers that let you unlock all leg sections in a single movement. The system supports up to 22 pounds and includes a QR plate and a pan bar that can be used on either side of the head. $499.95 manfrotto.com
The 502 fluid head has smooth pan and tilt with the variable continuous Fluid Drag System, while the 055 video tripod has a leveling center column and power lock levers that let you unlock all leg sections in a single movement. The system supports up to 22 pounds and includes a QR plate and a pan bar that can be used on either side of the head. $499.95 manfrotto.com
