Superb lightweight tripod for travelers

Peak Design travel tripod

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$889 at Amazon

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Best tripod for macro and food photography (Update: Low stock)

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I’ve tested all the models on this best camera tripod list and chosen each one as a great example of its category. I took into consideration factors including maximum height, the folded height, load capacity, the ease of using the tripod mount and so much more to ensure that I’m only including the best of the best. I’ll be updating this list over time as new models arrive and manufacturers update their ranges.

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The 3 Legged Thing Bucky is a super tripod for almost any photography situation. Its carbon-fiber construction means it’s light enough to comfortably strap to a backpack, it packs down small but its maximum height of over 6.2 feet (191cm) makes it extremely tall too. I’ve found it brilliant for landscape photography as it’s no trouble to carry out into the hills, but I can still shoot at eye level. 

Its ball head is secure enough to hold even the weightiest DSLRs with a big zoom lens attached, its legs can be detached to use as monopods, and its solid construction means you don’t need to worry about it taking a few knocks on the road. It doesn’t come cheap, but photography enthusiasts in any genre are well catered for here.

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The exceptionally light weight of Benro’s Rhino tripod is immediately noticeable as soon as you pick it up. Made from carbon fiber, it weighs only 2.7 pounds (1.2kg), making it the best choice if you’re planning all-day photo hikes and you’re trying to save every ounce you can. Such a light weight does mean it’s more susceptible to being shaken by the wind, but a built-in hook under the center column allows you to hang a weight off it (your kit bag, or a shopping bag full of rocks you’ve found always works in my experience) to add support in particularly blustery conditions.

Despite its light weight, it’s more than capable of holding our Canon 5DMk IV and 24-105mm lens with absolutely zero movement from the ball head. Despite the legs being almost pencil-thin at their ends, the carbon-fiber construction means they’re extremely rigid while the burly, rubberized twist-locks keep them solidly locked in place.

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Peak Design is best known for its range of stylish camera backpacks, but it recently launched its first tripod. The Travel Tripod, as it’s known, is best for exactly what its name suggests: traveling. The carbon-fiber version I tested weighs only 2.8 pounds (1.27kg) and packs down to only 15.4 inches long, making this portable tripod easy to chuck in a backpack or camera bag. The aluminum tripod model weighs 3.4 pounds (1.5kg).

Its ball head is quick and easy to use, it’s sturdy enough to hold a Canon 5D MkIV DSLR with 24-70mm lens and it comes with its own grip so you can mount your phone on the tripod that tucks away inside the central column. It’s all extremely well thought-out and feels reassuringly sturdy — I certainly have no concerns about its ability to handle a rough-and-tumble life on the road.

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This tripod’s headline feature is its center column, which can tilt 90 degrees to a horizontal position. This aluminum camera tripod allows you to get your camera to only 9 cm above the ground and lets you shoot directly down, making it a useful tool for macro photographers. Food photographers also will love getting those top-down shots of beautifully presented meals.

Its legs are easy to extend thanks to the twist lock design, the ball head holds a Canon 5D Mk IV and 70-200mm lens without issue and its 4.4-pound (2kg) weight means it’s fairly easy to carry attached to a backpack.

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