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SmallRig CT25 Professional Overhead Aluminum Alloy Tripod

BH #SM5290 • MFR #5290
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SmallRig CT25 Professional Overhead Aluminum Alloy Tripod
Key Features
  • Tiltable Center Column
  • Overhead Shooting Adapter
  • Ball Head with 11 lb Load Capacity
  • 64.5" Maximum Working Height
Record video and take photos from high vantage points with the CT25 Professional Overhead Aluminum Alloy Tripod from SmallRig. A center column can be used like a boom arm and tilted up to 180° for high-angle shooting. Five leg sections can be raised up to 64.5" and secured using the flip locks. Detach one of the legs and mount it on the ball head for use as a monopod.
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SmallRig CT25 Overview

Record video and take photos from high vantage points with the CT25 Professional Overhead Aluminum Alloy Tripod from SmallRig. A center column can be used like a boom arm and tilted up to 180° for high-angle shooting. Five leg sections can be raised up to 64.5" and secured using the flip locks. Detach one of the legs and mount it on the ball head for use as a monopod.

The ball head has a load capacity of 11 lb, 6 lb when in overhead shooting mode, to support most mirrorless camera configurations. The included overhead shooting adapter helps facilitate dual-camera setups or the integration of monitors and video lights. A hook can help hang counterweights or sandbags up to 2.2 lb, and a smartphone adapter allows you to film with your mobile device. Multiple 1/4"-20 and 3/8"-16 threads can accommodate additional ball heads, video heads, or stabilizers.

SmallRig CT25 Specs

Key Specs
Head Mount Type
1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 Male
Primary Material
Aluminum
Load Capacity
11 lb / 5 kg
Maximum Working Height
64.6" / 164 cm
Minimum Working Height
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Closed Length
20.7" / 52.5 cm
Weight
3.5 lb / 1.6 kg
Legs
Head Mount Type
1/4"-20 or 3/8"-16 Male
Primary Material
Aluminum
Leg Lock
Flip Lock
Leg Sections
5
Independent Leg Spread
Yes
General
Load Capacity
11 lb / 5 kg
Maximum Working Height
64.6" / 164 cm
Center Column
No
Minimum Working Height
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Closed Length
20.7" / 52.5 cm
Accessory Mounting
1x 1/4"-20 Female Thread
Bubble Level
No
Detachable Monopod
Yes
Spreader Support
No
Weight
3.5 lb / 1.6 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.885 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
22.6 x 4.7 x 4.6"

SmallRig CT25 Reviews

Good for scanning film

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-04-13

I bought this for scanning film with my DSLR. It's sturdy and easy to adjust. Much better than cheap-o tripods I've used.

Nice cheap Tripod

By Renee
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2026-01-02

For the price, it's pretty nice. Knobs and such feel a little cheap, but I'm cutting it slack. The legs come VERY loose as someone else mentioned, but tightening them down got me to the point I'm comfortable with it holding a phone. With two allen wrenches and some thread lock, maybe I'd be comfortable with it holding a camera.

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Can the piece where the camera attaches to the ...

Can the piece where the camera attaches to the horizontal bar be rotated so that the camera takes photos on items on a desk?
Asked by: Trung
Yes, the SmallRig CT25 Professional Overhead Aluminum Alloy Tripod, BH #SM5290, can rotate so you can shoot from an above position.
Answered by: Cindy H
Date published: 2025-12-24
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