![]() ![]() There’s also a built-in bubble level to help you find a perfectly flat support – a feature that doesn’t exist on any other GorillaPod, nor many other brand name mini tripods in fact.Īnother unique benefit of the GorillaPod 3K Kit over other mini tripods reviewed here is the useful quick release plate, which allows you to attach/detach the tripod from your device quickly and easily, much like a full sized tripod.Īt around half the price of the bigger 5K Kit, the 3K is a popular choice for both professionals and enthusiast photographers and videographers alike. While the bigger 5K Kit can support a heavier rig, it’s also twice the weight and its differences such as this that may lead to you leaving it out of your camera bag every day. The high-quality ball head functions perfectly with the flexible GorillaPod legs. Weighing in at only 0.86 lbs (393 g), the GorillaPod 3K Kit is a great balance of strength vs size/weight, and ideal for supporting a smartphone too. The legs also provide a nice, textured grip for when you’re handing holding your camera on the end of the tripod – this is popular with many vloggers, who use the GorillaPod as a kind of grip/gimble when filming themselves. The trademark bendy GorillaPod legs are machined from Japanese medical-grade ABS plastic and German TPE for firm, secure joints that you can reply one, even when fastening your expensive camera gear in obscure places! Whatever the case, the GorillaPod does things that other tabletop tripods simply cannot, and the ‘Kit’ models further extend their usage with a high-quality ball head for finding and securing the right camera angle quickly. This makes it incredibly versatile when it comes to placing your camera, flash, or any other gadget with a 1/4″ screw mount in any number of places.Īn example would be wrapping the legs of your GorillaPod around a fence post to take a long exposure shot of the stars at night.Īnother situation may have you using a cold shoe mount + camera LED to throw some light in the corner of a room, by attaching the GorillaPod to a door handle. It’s not just cameras – the GorillaPod 3K supporting a Lowel GL1 Video Light. ![]() It’s worth noting that the Pixi has a holding capacity on paper of only 2.2 lbs (1 kg). When you have it in place, press the red Manfrotto logo button to loosen the ball head and set your camera angle. When you’ve attached your device to its 1/4″ screw, it’s just a case of splaying the legs in one smooth movement, then placing the Pixi on your surface. If you’re a photographer who likes to keep your camera attached to a tripod for the duration of a shoot (I do this sometimes, to save time), the Manfrotto Pixi has undoubtedly the most comfortable legs to grip – perfectly moulded to your hands, and just the right thickness to provide a secure grip.Īt only 0.26 lbs (190 g), this is one accessory you can keep in your jacket pocket or bag every day without a second thought too. No wonder the Manfrotto Pixi is so popular!ĭespite there being so many other products in this table top tripod category, the Pixi has managed to remain one of the most popular of the year – with over 1,500 positive Amazon reviews backing this up. It’s also much lighter, more compact, and less expensive too.Īs long as your camera+lens set up weighs less than 2.7 kgs (6 lbs), you’re all set to go – just screw the Ultrapod into the 1/4″ socket on the base of your camera, and enjoy 360 degrees of panning and 90 degrees of tilt from the unique ball and socket head. The Pedco Ultrapod has been around for decades, much longer in fact than the Joby GorillaPod. At less than $20, this is definitely one camera accessory that’s accessible for every photographer’s budget. Well first off, let’s start with its price. So, in such a competitive market where smart designs are so often imitated, what is it that makes this unusual table top tripod so unique? ![]() (Just a quick glance at the 990+ positive reviews on Amazon bear testament to its massive popularity too.) When we wrote our in-depth Pedco Ultrapod II review, we were amazed at the feedback – it seems that a lot of photographers from beginner through to professional were avid fans of this rather unusual mini tripod. With the right mounts or adapters, you could possibly use them to support a smartphone, but due to their strength, they’re more suited to actual cameras.Īccording to our testing and research, here are the 5 best mini tripods of the year. All the mini tripod for DSLR, mirrorless and compact camera recommendations below are tried and tested products that are great choices for any level of photographer. ![]()
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