Looking for a lightweight but not table top sized tripod.

[NowHearThis]

Funny how we all have favorites!

Sirui T-025x carbon $200, or “identical” T-024x in aluminum for $100.

These are built with quality at the same factories as benro and mephoto.

Nothing is lighter without being cheap&flexy

 

[NowHearThis]

One other thing. With these small ball heads, they are not that stable if you have a heavy lens; even the Olympus 12-40 is a bit much. I use a nodal rail slide to balance the camera/lens, which also solves the droop problem (when you tighten the ball head and let go of the camera, it drops down a bit with the weight).

Thanks for the info. My largest setup is about 850g (360g of it is on the lens). If I can get a head that will hold about 3-5lbs, I should be good. If I can swap and use the ball head on my current tripod (which holds over 10lbs) then that might work too.

 

[iano]

You may find the me photo backpacker air a good candidate.

Under 1kg weight (0.9kg) or 2 lbs

Folded lenght 10.4 inches, 26.5 cm

Actually just that little shorter folded length if you detach the weight hook.

Acra plate compatible and included.

4kg rated... enough for m43 largest bodies with largest m43 lens.

Max height, just under 60 inches (59.5) or 151 cm