Light Travel Tripod

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gerfoto

New member

• Jan 12, 2014

• #1

Hello, at some point I bought the following tripod Velbon PHD-42Q, I liked the way you folded the legs a became compact and easy to travel. But this morning, one leg became loose and decided to came apart.

I would like to carry the tripod on my backpack.

Any thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks.

 

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fotojack

Senior Member

• Jan 12, 2014

• #2

I wouldn't be trusting any Velbon tripod to carry your cameras! They're just not sturdy enough. Velbons are designed for point and shoot cameras, not heavy DSLR's.
Here's a few sites to check out for travel tripods:

Buying Guide: What's The Best Travel Tripod? from Adorama Learning Center

Befree

DSLR Tripods - Top 3 Things to Consider Before You Buy - YouTube

 

Eduard

Super Mod

Staff member

Super Mod

• Jan 12, 2014

• #3

I took Jake aka BackDoorHippie's recommendation and went with a MeFOTO for travel needs. Glad I did. Check out his review.

 

BackdoorArts

Senior Member

• Jan 12, 2014

• #4

The MeFOTO stuff is great. Fits nicely on my backpack and the aluminum Roadtrip is not heavy at all. I love that it also converts to a Monopod. That Jake guy knows what he's talking about!! LOL

 

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gqtuazon

Gear Head

• Jan 13, 2014

• #5

I have not tried these lighter tripods but the Sirui and Benro are probably in similar category.

Amazon.com: Sirui T-025 Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit: SIRUI: Camera & Photo

 

BackdoorArts

Senior Member

• Jan 13, 2014

• #6

gqtuazon said:

I have not tried these lighter tripods but the Sirui and Benro are probably in similar category.

Amazon.com: Sirui T-025 Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit: SIRUI: Camera & Photo

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FYI, Benro and MeFOTO are the same thing. The MeFOTO stuff is just relabeled and available in a wider variety of colors.

 

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Krs_2007

Senior Member

• Jan 13, 2014

• #7

The MeFoto my be my next one or the SIRUI. Been looking at both of them, seem very similar.

 

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gerfoto

New member

• Jan 15, 2014

• #8

Thank you guys

 

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Richard137

Senior Member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #9

The Mefoto is an absolute need, converts to monopod whenever you need it.
Very Glad I got one.


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gerfoto

New member

• Mar 12, 2014

• #10

Richard137 said:

The Mefoto is an absolute need, converts to monopod whenever you need it.
Very Glad I got one.


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You are absolutely right. Guys thank you for recommending MeFoto. I did take it to my overseas trip.