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Slik Mini-Pro III Tripod with Ball Head - Supports 3 lb (1.3 kg)
- Price: $29.95
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Expected availability: June 01 2012
This sturdy mini tripod comes supplied with a compact ballhead which allows the camera to be positioned at almost any angle. For vertical photos, the camera platform can be tilted 90 degree in any direction.
With Slik's unique and patented engineering, plus a remarkably wide selection of tripods, it is easy to choose just the right one to hold your camera steady at any angle, on virtually any terrain, for applications indoors or out.
| Maximum Height | 8.6" (220mm) |
| Minimum Height | 7.9" (200mm) |
| Folded Length | 8.1" (205mm) |
| Load Capacity | 3 lb (1.360 kg) |
| Leg Sections | 2 |
| Leg Lock Type | Locking Ring |
| Independent Leg Spread | No |
| Center Column Sections | 1 |
| Center Column Type | Sliding |
| Center Brace | No |
| Spiked Feet | No |
| Head Type | Ball |
| Head Mount Thread Size | Head is not interchangeable |
| Weight | 11 oz (311g) |
| Specialties | Has suction cup at bottom of center column for extra stability |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 47 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (39)
- Stable (37)
- Folds away (34)
- Unfolds quickly (29)
- Easily adjusted (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (30)
- Landscape/scenery (22)
- Night shots (17)
- Home (16)
- Portraits (12)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (22), Semi-pro photographer (8), Casual photographer (7), Pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (20)
Most Liked Positive Review
Nice Little Tripod
Overall, I think this is a nice product. Its construction is good and its size allows it to be carried almost anywhere. I have used it with my 40D and ef-s 60mm Macro to...Read complete review
Overall, I think this is a nice product. Its construction is good and its size allows it to be carried almost anywhere. I have used it with my 40D and ef-s 60mm Macro to shoot photos in my garden and also as a table top tripod. It also works well as a light stand when used to hold a Speedlite for background fill flash. So far the only thing I've noticed is that if you have the camera mounted to the tripod in the vertical position, the camera will slowly start to creep due to the weight, but I wouldn't think that would be a problem with a smaller DSLR or point and shoot. This is a handy little gadget that opens up numerous possiblities.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Only for small cameras
This tripod is good and steady but I tried using it on a DSLR, and it works...but not very well.
It's really intended for point and shoot or small D...Read complete review
This tripod is good and steady but I tried using it on a DSLR, and it works...but not very well.
It's really intended for point and shoot or small DSLR with a short lens like a Canon Rebel with a 28 mm
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Reviewed by 47 customers
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Pros
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
This is my second slik product, my first one is the Pro 713 which already discontinued, this mini one is soild and light, and the head ball design is perfect use for point and shoot cameras. It's a happy partner of my Leica D-Lux5. Go for it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Small and light
Cons
Best Uses
- Close up
- Macro
- Night Photography
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
great for macro and close up (food)on table photography, is very light to be carry in the bag, great for low light pictures, inexpensive item.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
i actually bought this one for a friend. i already own one myself and it's helped me out quite a bit. fits in my bag super easily and still sturdy enough to hold a dslr in a pinch.
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
Cons
- Portraits Not As Stable
Best Uses
- Night Shots
- Travel
- Walk Around Tripod
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
It's defiantly more stable than the bendable tripods. And it fits in my Tamrac Explorer 2 bag.
Portrait is not as stable but gets the job done.
For the price its an A+. I just wish it had a quick release. But then it might not fit in my bag.
P.S. Put one leg in the direction of the lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
Most comments seem to assume that you'll be using this as a tabletop tripod per se. Yes, it works fine for that with smaller cameras. But mostly I've used it for other things:
- Support for a heavy DSLR (Nikon D700) braced against a wall, tree, car, or against my chest (while holding onto the camera!).
- With another mini ball head extension, as chest pod support for 8x or 10x binoculars, either in the wild or distant seats at theater or concert.
- Sometimes, as above with 20x spotting scope.
Yes, if you don't tighten the center support or the ballhead sufficiently, it will creep. So don't do that! I've had this for maybe 10 years or more, and it's still as good as new - after using quite a bit of force to set it.
In short, great value and tougher that it looks.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
Great for Macro shooting.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Solidly built
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Travel
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
I will be primarily using this tripod this summer with: 1) a T2i coupled with a 100L macro lens for flowering pics, and 2) an S95 for travel and work-related photography. The tripod balances nicely with the T2i and a smaller lens - the portable size will make it ideal for backpacking. I will also use it carefully with a 70-200L f4 lens on the T2i - one will simply need to be careful with the balance on this setup, since it's pushing the limits of what the tripod can manage. After a week or two of use, the tripod's ball head appears solidly built and easy to adjust. This tripod seems to be a winner!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Video
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
Excellent product, easy to set-up and stays where it needs to stay. Overall,small stature but big on dependability.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
Things that are great for me not too heavy
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Lightweight
Cons
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
This tripod is good and steady but I tried using it on a DSLR, and it works...but not very well.
It's really intended for point and shoot or small DSLR with a short lens like a Canon Rebel with a 28 mm
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Travel
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
I must have revied dozens of small tripods to travel with. I finally settled on the Slik mini-pro III. I use it with a Nikon d-5000 and find it to be very stable. It is light enough for travel and steady enough to use with my 55-200 lens. The price was right for the quality. I have not found any negatives thus far
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
i used it on my canon gripped 5D2 with 24-70 lens, it holds pretty ok in landscape mode, haven't tried portrait yet, but if you have the middle column extended all the way, and when turn your camera to either left or right to get the perfect position-it starts to creep down. it is solidly built, but a little thicker than i had hoped for, but overall a good little tripod that could go inside your camera bag.
oh, did i mention that the little pouch it comes with has a stink to it? hopefully this smell would go away after longer use.
Pros
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Bigger legs
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Shots
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
It is very small, solid and strong tripod for also big camera. I use it on Canon 60d with 15-85mm which is pretty big and tripod is fine with it. I like its possibility for adjusting in variety of angles.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Stability
- Stability
Cons
- A trifle complicated
Best Uses
- Landscape orientation
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
Sony's Bloggie Touch camcorders have the tripod socket on the short side. To capture video in landscape mode (the ONLY way you would use this camera), the camcorder hangs off to the side of the center of the tripoid. Lesser tabletop tripods fall right over. Not this model. The overall construction is great. It's more than most people need, but at approx. 30 usd it well worth the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
It has yet to be used but an inspection upon arrival, [...]showed the tabletop to be solidly built. With confidence I plan to use it and have ordered a full-size tripod built by the same company.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
- Unstable
Best Uses
- Home
- Video
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
It is a sturdy mini-tripod but the height adjustment lock ring isn't the best. The main rod tends to move around a bit even-though I locked it all the way. I use it to do self recording with 7d+28-135mm. Watch-out, it might tip over due to unequal weight distribution of the lens and camera.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
I received this tripod for Christmas and have found it to be very well built, I use it for low angle shots along with a radio controlled camera trigger.
It is able to hold my Olympus E30 with a battery grip and lens with no problem, I also like the little suction cup that is part of the bottom of the center post that adds extra hold power when shooting on glass or any other smooth surface.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
- Unfolds Quickly
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro
- Travel
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
I always keep in the trunk of my car for those quick shots. This device is small to fit in any bag and does the work. It supports the camera with a medium lens with no problems.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraits
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
Great tripod for travelling with.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Folds Small
- Good Stability
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
- Wildlife
Comments about Slik Mini Pro III Tripod with Ball Head:
Great product! Very strong and stable for a tabletop tripod!
Lightweight and compact for easy carrying.
Great for low angle shots.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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- With pouch case
- 3-Year Warranty
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