68"/172cm 5-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod with 360 Degree Ball Head - D255C4 + BH-28L(SA255C1)

I bought the carbon tripod because I finally wanted a ball head :-). The tripod is incredibly light and remains very stable. The screw caps can be easily opened and then securely fastened again. The camera sits perfectly on the ball joint and is then super adjustable. The fixing screws are easy to move and yet very easy to fix. When the camera is attached to the ball head mount with the plate, the spirit level is on the side of the screen, where it suits me. BUT the wheel to fix the plate is then on the side of the lens. With my Sigma, however, the rotary knob is almost on the lens. There are only tenths to hundredths between the rotary knob and the lens. Otherwise the tripod is a recommendation: - Weight - stability - size - flexibility - rapid deployment

This tripod can be set up quickly and easily. It is very flexibly adjustable in size up to approx. 171 cm. The individual feet can also be perfectly adapted to different heights. The monopod can be extended up to 181 cm. There is also a small spirit level on the ball head which shows whether the tripod is straight. Since it is made of aluminum, it makes a stable and high-quality impression. As can be seen in the photo, the camera can also be mounted from below (upside down) for close-ups. There is also a practical pouch for transporting it. I can definitely recommend the product because it is very stable and looks good too. It is perfect for every hobby photographer.

Doing a quick review on a Tripod my wife bought for me. As soon as you open the box it is a WOW. Feels very sturdy and comes with a really nice case. The best part is it's size! Comparing it to my old one which was also a gift and you can see the difference :) The locking mechanism at the top is very simple and easy to install and remove. On my old one I lost a part as there were too many little pieces.

This is the first tripod I've bought in a loooooooong time. Most of my shots these days comes from a smartphone that's being handheld so I was really looking forward to buying this for my XT4. All and all this is an amazing tripod for the price and there isn't a whole lot more you could reasonably ask for it.

Pros
- This thing is feature rich. It has a gear hook, monopod, and the ball head assembly is entirely removable which really helps distribute the weight of the thing when it's hanging off the side of a bag.
- Smooth actuation. Sometimes the locks get in the way of breaking it down but I'm actually listing this as a pro. If you actuate the legs to their furthest position at each stop then try to push them any further the locks will really get in the way. This means that if your leg is going to give way on terrain it's going to stop pretty easy.

- Plenty tall when you extend the center column. I'm 6' and I can bring my camera to eye level easily.

Cons
- This thing is not light. It's on par for other aluminum tripods but if you're really looking to drop your weight look into carbon fiber.

- The monopod leg is SLIGHTLY shorter than the rest of the other legs. This isn't too big of a problem if you take some time to balance the other two legs. It's also not a problem if you're shooting landscape and wildlife and you're already going to have an uneven distribution between the legs.

Missing/Neutral
- No threads to put feet or screws on the bottom of the mount. Not a problem for me but do be advised that if you're shooting on sand or water and you want feet it could be an issue. Not sure why you'd buy this tripod for that purpose at this price point anyway.

For the money it’s a very decent tripod, very stable and feels durable and well made, I have not had a chance to use it extensively and certainly hope its as durable as it seems!

I am very much into river photography in various towns and cities up and down the UK. London, of course, being one of my favourites! The real advantage of this tripod over my more traditional tripod has to be the possibility to pass the camera through the river railings for greater freedom, as opposed to working around the railings. At its maximum height, it’s mostly over the highest point of any obstruction, which it is ideal. Quality and build is really good.

very good quality and so light

I love this tripod and it's versatility. However, with all of it's comforts it makes it a bit difficult to take down and setup elsewhere. Overall it is a great purchase for me.

A sturdy and feature rich tripod that is tall enough to reach my eye level. This tripod is much lighter than my ancient entry level mancotta, has nice features, and comes with a good case. All of that at a price that is hard to believe.

I've been into photography for over 45 years and this tripod is so ,ight, useful and quickly adjusted I wish I had one a long time ago. One of the legs detaches and becomes a mono-pod. Easily adjustable and light the only thing left out is a hook at the bottom center pole to be able to hang your bag from it to add more stability when doing long exposures or in windy conditions. I intend to see whatever else they sell and see if I can replace any other equipment I have for my photography. Photo was taken with tripod!