Oben AC-1431 Aluminum Tripod with BA-108 Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 8.8 lb
- Max Height: 59.5"
- Min Height: 8.1"
- Folded Length: 21"
3 Legged Thing Patti 2.0 Magnesium Travel Tripod with AirHed Mini Ball Head (Blue)
- Load Capacity: 22 lb
- Working Height Range: 7.25 to 64"
- Folded Length: 17.9"
- Ball Head with Quick Release Plate
NearStream ST30 Aluminum Tripod with 360° Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 9 lb
- Working Height Range: 21 to 72"
- Folded Length: 16"
- 360° Panning Ball Head
K&F Concept BA225 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head
- Lightweight at Only 2.2 lb
- 13.8" Compact Folded Length
- 17.6 lb Payload
- 18 to 60" Height Adjustment
Geekoto AT24Pro Dreamer 77" Aluminum Tripod with Accessory Kit
- Aluminum Tripod, Arca-Type Ball Head
- Smartphone Holder, Leg Protector Set
- Tripod Hammock, Spare QR Plate
- Load Capacity: 17.6 lb
Manfrotto Element MII Mobile Bluetooth Aluminum Traveler Tripod (Black)
- Load Capacity: 17.6 lb
- Maximum Height: 63"
- Universal Clamp and BT Remote Control
- Folded Length: 16.7"
ARTCISE NS30C Compact Carbon Fiber Tripod with NB34 Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 33.1 lb
- Working Height Range: 7.9 to 65.4"
- Folded Length: 21.7"
- Arca-Type Low-Profile Ball Head
SmallRig AP-02 Lightweight Aluminum Travel Tripod with Arca-Type Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 17.6 lb
- Maximum Height: 62.6"
- Minimum Height: 16.9"
- Folded Length: 20.9"
Fotopro X-Go HR Pro Aluminum Horizontal Tripod with Monopod and Ball Head (Black)
- Load Capacity: 17.6 lb
- Maximum Height: 62.6"
- Minimum Height: 8.9"
- Weight: 3.66 lb
SLIK Sprint Pro III Tripod with SBH-100AC Arca-Type Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 4.4 lb
- Maximum Height: 63 in
- Minimum Height: 6.5 in
- Folded Length: 18.5 in
Vanguard VEO 3 GO 204AB Aluminum Travel Tripod with BH-45 Ball Head (Gen 2)
- Load Capacity: 6.6 lb
- Working Height Range: 12.8 to 51.4"
- Folded Length: 13.4"
- BH-45 Ball Head
miliboo Aluminum Tripod Twist
- Aluminum Tripod Legs
- 17 lb Load Capacity
- Made of Aluminum Alloy
- 58.7" Max. Height, Min. Height 20"
ARTCISE CT80CMA Compact Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit with Magic Arm and Phone Clamp
Fotopro X-Go Chameleon E 2 Aluminum Tripod with Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 22 lb
- Working Height Range: 18.6 to 62.4"
- Folded Length: 19.5"
- 360° Panoramic & Pan/Tilt Ball Head
Sirui T-005SK T-0S Series Travel Tripod with KS-5 Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 11 lb
- Working Height Range: 6.2 to 54.2"
- Folded Length: 15.1"
- Ball Head with Arca-Type QR Plate
Sirui T-004SK T-0S Series Travel Tripod with KS-5 Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 11.02 lb
- Working Height Range: 8.6 to 58.2"
- Folded Length: 18.8"
- Ball Head with Arca-Type QR Plate
Sirui A1005 Tripod with Y-10 Ball Head (Aluminum)
- Load Capacity: 22 lb
- Working Height Range: 10.2 to 55.1"
- Folded Length: 14"
- Y-10 Ball Head
Benro Tripster Travel Tripod (1 Series, Black, Aluminum)
- Load Capacity: 18 lb
- Maximum Height: 59.3"
- Minimum Height: 14"
- Folded Length: 14.2"
Fotopro X-Go Max E 2 Carbon Fiber Tripod with Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 26.5 lb
- Working Height Range: 18.7 to 67.1"
- Folded Length: 18.7"
- 360° Panoramic & Pan/Tilt Ball Head
Vanguard Vesta GO 204CB Carbon Fiber Tripod with VEO BH-45 Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 6.6 lb
- Working Height Range: 8.3 to 54.5"
- Folded Length: 15.2"
- Arca-Type QS-74 Quick Release Plate
Vanguard Vesta GO 204AP Aluminum Tripod with VEO PH-24 Pan Head
- Load Capacity: 6.6 lb
- Working Height Range: 8.3 to 55.3"
- Folded Length: 16.1"
- Arca-Type QS-55P Quick Release Plate
Vanguard Vesta GO 204AB Aluminum Tripod with VEO BH-45 Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 6.6 lb
- Working Height Range: 8.3 to 54.5"
- Folded Length: 15.2"
- Arca-Type QS-74 Quick Release Plate
Sirui ET-1204 Carbon Fiber Tripod with E-10 Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 18 lb
- Max Height: 55"
- Min Height: 5"
- Folded Length: 16.5"
INNOREL GT254C Carbon Fiber Travel Tripod with N36 Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 33 lb
- Working Height Range: 5.1 to 59"
- Folded Length: 22.6"
- N36 Low-Profile Arca-Type Ball Head
Oben ALF-6113L Skysill 3-Section Aluminum Tripod with BE-113 Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 11 lb
- Working Height Range: 5" to 68"
- Folded Length: 27.2"
- 3-Section Aluminum Legs with Flip Locks
ProMaster iota 422 Ultralightweight Carbon Fiber Tabletop Tripod with Ball Head
Vanguard VEO 5 234A Aluminum Tripod with BH-110S Ball Head
- Load Capacity: 22 lb
- Working Height Range: 8.9 to 63.8"
- Folded Length: 22.6"
- BH-110S Ball Head with Arca-Type QR
Shopping for Camera Tripods
Camera tripods are among a photographer's most important accessories, offering that vital stability needed to take great shots. Tripods come in a range of styles and sizes, from compact table and travel tripods to heavy-duty models designed to hold cameras with weighty telephoto lenses.
Whether you're involved in landscape, still-life, portrait, or travel photography, acquiring the right tripod stand will help ensure you get the solid base needed to capture those lovely scenes in all their splendor.
Camera Tripods Explained
Tripods are three-legged stands that hold cameras in position, providing stability and elevation. They're especially important when taking long-exposure or low-light shots, in time-lapse photography, and for use with cameras featuring heavy bodies and/or lenses.
At the top of the tripod is a mounting head which connects with a threaded receptacle at the bottom of the camera. The head also includes mechanisms that allow you to pan (move horizontally) or tilt (move vertically).
These mechanisms are of two main types: ball heads and pan-tilt heads. Ball heads let you swivel the camera in any direction, while pan-tilt heads, with their separate controls for panning and tilting, offer more precise control of each axis. Also, tripods often feature a center post and braces on the tripod legs for added stability.
What Types of Tripods Are There?
You can find camera tripods in various styles and sizes, to suit every photographic endeavor. The smallest are tabletop and mini tripods, also known as table pods. Usually equipped with a fixed head and legs, they're under a foot in height. Due to their compact and lightweight forms, they make ideal travel tripods. Other models come with telescopic legs. The tripod leg sections lock into place using either twist locks or lever/clip locks. These offer great flexibility, and are easy to adjust and pack away.
Aluminum has long been the material of choice for tripod legs, owing to its lightness. However, some drawbacks may include heat conduction and rusting. Carbon fiber tripod legs have become a more popular choice, partly because they are even lighter and more portable than aluminum.
How to Select a Camera Tripod
When it comes to investing in a tripod stand, you'll have a wide choice including basic models, deluxe versions with padded legs, and models that come with tripod cases or bags. Weight, load capacity, and price are the main considerations. Be sure to think about whether it's tall enough to handle your needs and rugged enough to withstand tough shooting conditions. In addition, if you plan to use your tripod with a camcorder, you should pick a model with a pan-tilt head for smooth and stable panning.
Complete your tripod set-up with tripod accessories like tripod straps, cases, spikes, and more. Check out the vast array available at B&H Photo.


