The 2-way panoramic ball head features solid aluminum construction and simple operation and boasts independent ball head and panoramic base adjustments. It has a 90° notch for instantly switching from portrait to landscape orientation. An Arca-type quick release set allows for mounting and dismounting the camera quickly and effortlessly.
- Load Capacity: 13 lb
- Working Height Range: 5 to 51.1"
- Folded Length: 14.5"
- 2-Way Ball Head with Arca-Type QR
Oben CQL-13 Compact Carbon Fiber Tripod Overview
Oben CQL-13 Compact Carbon Fiber Tripod Specs
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| Independent Pan Lock | |
| Independent Tilt Lock | |
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| Independent Leg Spread | |
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Oben CQL-13 Compact Carbon Fiber Tripod Reviews
A great set of compromises - high value for backpacking
I recently finished a 34 day wilderness backpacking trip on the Pacific Crest Trail with this tripod, which I used 5-10 times daily, strapped to the outside of my pack. I did not abuse the tripod, nor did I baby it, and it has held up well. I was shooting with a Fujifilm X100 VI, a relatively lightweight camera. This camera features a flip-down screen which I enjoy using, and you'll need to since a stable configuration for the tripod on uneven trail often ends up with the camera at waist level. With practice the legs open and close rapidly, and I also developed the set of sub-skills to adjust the head quickly. One segment of one leg may be getting a bit sticky, but the whole thing continues to function. Without warning I lost the hanging hook somewhere on trail, which I was totally unaware was unscrewing. Fortunately I was not dealing with high winds ever, so this was no great loss, but is annoying. This is lighter than my other, arguably superior travel carbon fiber tripods, which is why I bought it and brought it. It held up well to fairly intensive use and continues to function. And the price was very reasonable for what you get. Would I have liked something that extended higher? Sure. But not a cost of weight.
Lightweight sturdy tripod
This tripod is lightweight and very sturdy. The leg mechanism is very intuitive, and is easy to have endless customized leg arrangements. Looking forward to my firs trip with it.
