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SmallRig AD-120 Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit

BH #SM4463 • MFR #4463
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SmallRig AD-120 Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit
Key Features
  • Professional 75mm Ball Fluid Head
  • Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs
  • Manfrotto Touch-&-Go Quick Release Plate
  • 22.9 to 77.6" Height Range
The AD-120 Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit from SmallRig is a durable and portable video tripod system for professional photographers, videographers, and vloggers. The system includes the DH12 professional fluid head and heavy-duty carbon fiber tripod legs. A carry bag is included to store and transport the entire system, and a smartphone holder to conveniently mount your phone.
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SmallRig AD-120 Overview

The AD-120 Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit from SmallRig is a durable and portable video tripod system for professional photographers, videographers, and vloggers. The system includes the DH12 professional fluid head and heavy-duty carbon fiber tripod legs. A carry bag is included to store and transport the entire system, and a smartphone holder to conveniently mount your phone.

The durable fluid head features a Manfrotto 501PL-type quick release plate with a Touch-and-Go design, a 75mm half ball base that can support up to 17.6 lb, a 6-step counterbalance, stepless pan/tilt drag settings, 360° panning, and +90/-60° tilting. A telescoping pan handle extends from 13.8 to 20.9" in length, and it can rotate 360° on the right or left rosette.

The carbon fiber legs feature removable spiked feet, a mid-level spreader, and a ground spreader for added stability options. It allows you to extend your camera rig from 22.9 to 77.6" in height. It folds down to 38.5" in length for transport.

SmallRig AD-120 Specs

Key Specs
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screws (Quick Release Plate: 501PL)
Head Type
Fluid Head
Drag Control
Yes
Primary Material
Carbon Fiber
Load Capacity
17.6 lb / 8 kg
Maximum Working Height
77.6" / 197 cm
Minimum Working Height
22.9" / 58.2 cm
Closed Length
38.6" / 98 cm
Weight
12.8 lb / 5.8 kg
Head
Camera Mounting
1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 Screws (Quick Release Plate: 501PL)
Head Type
Fluid Head
Base Mount
75 mm Half Ball
Counter Balance
Incremental 6-Step
Dimensions
Base Diameter: 3.0" / 75.00 mm
Pan & Tilt
Drag Control
Yes
Independent Pan Lock
Yes
Independent Tilt Lock
Yes
Vertical Tilt
+90° to -60°
Lateral Tilt
No
Legs
Primary Material
Carbon Fiber
Leg Lock
Flip Lock
Leg Sections
3
Independent Leg Spread
Yes
Foot Features
Removable, Spiked, Wide Feet
General
Load Capacity
17.6 lb / 8 kg
Maximum Working Height
77.6" / 197 cm
Minimum Working Height
22.9" / 58.2 cm
Closed Length
38.6" / 98 cm
Accessory Mounting
2x Pan Handle Fitting
Bubble Level
Yes
Spreader Support
Ground/Mid-Level (Included)
Weight
12.8 lb / 5.8 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
18.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
44 x 11.5 x 7.5"

SmallRig AD-120 Reviews

Solid tripod for the price

By Matthew
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-07-28

I'm upgrading from ca. 2002 Manfrotto legs with a 503 head. Needless to day, the AD-120 is, on all fronts, infinitely better but what should be expected from the technological improvements one would expect 23+ years down the road. Another qualifier is that I'm an independent artist doing art-based video work. As such, my needs are no where as demanding as a commercial/professional or content-based videographer. While I've heard this tripod being compared (very) negatively to a Sachtler or OConner, I don't think it's reasonable at this price point to make that comparison. That set aside, I would say that for someone getting into the video production field, this tripod will cover your needs to get you up and running. The leg stability is there, the head has reasonably refined adjustment characteristics, and the single lock leg adjustment system is something, once you get used to it, will be sorely missed on legs that don't have this feature. If you're breaking into the field(s) of videography, need to budget yourself, and want/need a tripod that, though poses limitations (not as refined as I high end tripod), will get the job done, I think this tripod will serve you well. I use the Ad-120 for my Panasonic EVA-1 and it's absolutely capable of handling a camera of this size and weight. It will be a dream for the mirrorless DSLR crowd. Check it out...

Lightweighr, multiple funtions.

By trand10
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-07-15

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It has a nice amount of mass which aids its stability and is an attribute to its being solidly constructed. Many of the components are well thought out and, after a little head scratching as to what knob does. Most of the tripod's components move very smoothly. When moving the head, as in tracking a moving object or scene, the motion is just slightly jerky. There is a fine tuning screw for the ball's motion, but, even using that screw, it is not super-smooth. Lightweight and easily converts to a monopod. Also can use 1/4-20 and 5/16-18 accessories when removing the ball head with any tolls.

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What is the difference between this item and the ...

What is the difference between this item and the SmallRig AD-Pro8 Kit SM4465. They look identical but there’s a $200 difference?
Asked by: Richard
After a little more investigation I think I found the answer. The tripod in both kits is the same. Both come with ground level and mid level spreaders. The fluid head, however, is different. This is evident in the picture and in the listing for thiese items on other sites. This kit (SM4463) comes with the DH12 Video Head. The other kit (SM4465) comes with the better PH8 Professional Fluid Head. There is a difference of $240 in the cost of these two heads when purchased seperately. I think there is an error in this listing.
Answered by: Richard
Date published: 2024-05-28

Can I just purchase their CF tripod only (not ...

Can I just purchase their CF tripod only (not their fluid head)? I wish to attach my own Sachtler Video 14 II head.
Asked by: George
No, currently the AD-120 Carbon Fiber Tripod Legs are not available separate to the SmallRig AD-120 Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod Kit.
Answered by: Jonathan S
Date published: 2024-06-02
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