The A100EXU Digital Aluminum Tripod With Ball Head from Benro is an excellent choice if you want a lightweight, compact tripod with a ball head included. This aluminum tripod has a maximum height of 40.7", weighs only 1.9 lb, and can be used at a minimum height of just 7.5" using the included center column, which can be split for this purpose. It folds down to 15.4" for transport. The included ball head has a bubble level built in. The legs can be spread independently with 3 different angles available, and the rubber feet can be retracted to reveal spiked feet. This tripod can support up to 4.4 lb.
Adjustable Leg Angles
For an extra measure of flexibility, Benro tripod legs can be independently locked into place at three different angles to enable shooting in cramped quarters, on irregular surface areas, or at ground level
Quick Lock Leg Levers with Anti-Rotation Leg System
Tripod height can easily be set by a flip of the quick lock leg levers, which combined with anti-rotation legs enable fast and fumble-free set-up
Retractable Rubber Feet
Rubber feet retract to expose steel spikes to insure your tripod sits solid on almost any terrain
Split Center Column
The center column can be split so it is shortened for low-level photography
Single Action Knob Adjustment
A single, one-touch adjustment knob allows for quick and precise camera positioning
Dual-Lock Quick Release System
Matching ballhead incorporates a bubble level and a patented dual lock-lever that makes it easy to mount your camera via an oversize QR plate to the head, while preventing any chance of accidentally unseating the camera
Wingnut Style Column Lock
A wingnut style center column-locking knob allows for secure, intuitive height adjustments on the fly
Reversible Center Column
The center column can be quickly inverted for exacting, lower angle camera positioning
Closed Cell Foam Grip
A thick layer of closed-cell nitrile butadiene rubber (NBR) provides a comfortable yet firm grip when carrying your tripod
Integrated Bubble Level
Allow adjustment to prevent uneven pans and tripod head movements