I wanted a new tripod to replace the el-cheapo which is starting to break down. I also want to be able to travel with this tripod, and by that I mean it must be able to fit into my hand carry luggage. Yes, I know that I can check it in, but sometimes I travel light and doesn't check in any bags, so it'll have to fit. On the left is the maximum dimensions of a hand carry luggage, and assuming the tripod is 100-150mm wide, the maximum folded length must not be more than 520mm.
The minimum height must be 1350mm and above, and since my height is about 1790mm, this height plus ball head, plus my camera would be just about eye level. With ball head, minimum height must be 1400mm and above.
If I'm going to use it, it must not weigh more than 2kg max, otherwise it's too heavy to bring along. The maximum tube Dia. must not exceed 28mm, otherwise it'll be too large and cumbersome. Because of "the bald guy", the tripod must also be able to handle my "next" camera, and that needs a minimum load of 2.5kg. That's why fancy tripods with light loads are not included in this list.
It's about time I get a ball head with my tripod, so no tripods with 3 way pan head are listed, only ball heads or just tripod legs. I've tried to purchase one from a local shop, but they have no idea about max loads nor maximum height. You'll have to open them up to see how high they go, one by one. I'm going to Hong Kong soon, so this list would come in handy when I do my purchase there. I'm hoping that I'm gonna get more choices. There are cases where the specifications of a tripod has exceeded my limits, but I've included them only if it exceeds minimally.
Thanks to Steven Scharf, Christopher Bulen and Wohlberg for sharing their list.
- Click on the "[+]" to expand and [-] to collapse. [∞] to go to manufacturer website.
- Some material, section, lock and 180° Fold information are approximates.
- Tripods with unavailable information is not listed.
- Some manufacturer information may not be accurate.
- Alu. = Aluminium, Al. = Alloy, Cb. = Carbon, Fb. = Fiber, Mg. = Magnesium, Ti. = Titanium.
- Prices are approximates.
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| [+] Adorama / Flashpoint (USA)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| F-1228 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1530 | 510 | 1.5 | 8 | Twist/No | $180 |
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| [+] Amvona (USA)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| CB Pro A101T | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1480 | 310 | 520 | 1.2 | 4.5 | Twist/No | $129   |
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| AL Pro L101T | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1450 | 310 | 490 | 1.3 | 5 | Twist/No | $79 | ||
| [+] Benro (China)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| A-058M8 | Mg. Al. | 4 | 20 | 1410 | 325 | 450 | 1.04 | 4 | Twist/No | $79  |
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| A-158M8 | Mg. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1510 | 325 | 485 | 1.4 | 6 | Twist/No | $102  |
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| A-258M8 | Mg. Al. | 4 | 28 | 1655 | 325 | 535 | 1.85 | 10 | Twist/No | $121  |
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| C-057M8 | Mg. Cb. | 3 | 22 | 1390 | 325 | 325 | 0.9 | 5 | Twist/No | ||
| C-058M8 | Mg. Cb. | 4 | 22 | 1400 | 325 | 455 | 0.92 | 5 | Twist/No | $240  |
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| C-158M8 | Mg. Cb. | 4 | 25 | 1490 | 325 | 500 | 1.2 | 8 | Twist/No | $278  |
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| C-258M8 | Mg. Cb. | 4 | 28 | 1550 | 325 | 525 | 1.46 | 12 | Twist/No | $323  |
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| A-069M8+BH00 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 22 | 1420 | 360 | 360 | 1.03 | 2.5 | Twist/Yes | $147 |
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| A-168M8+BH0 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1442 | 404 | 404 | 1.44 | 4 | Twist/Yes | $160 | 1 |
| A-169M8+BH0 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 25 | 1515 | 378 | 378 | 1.47 | 4 | Twist/Yes | $170 |
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| A-268M8+BH1 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 28 | 1542 | 430 | 430 | 1.73 | 6 | Twist/Yes | $195 | |
| A-269M8+BH1 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 28 | 1590 | 400 | 400 | 1.77 | 6 | Twist/Yes | $190 |
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| C-069M8+B00 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 22 | 1380 | 334 | 334 | 0.84 | 6 | Twist/Yes | $398 |
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| C-168M8+B0 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1441 | 400 | 400 | 1.29 | 8 | Twist/Yes | $421 |
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| C-169M8+B0 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 25 | 1485 | 358 | 358 | 1.31 | 8 | Twist/Yes | $434 |
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| C-268M8+B1 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1531 | 423 | 423 | 1.62 | 12 | Twist/Yes | $468 |
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| C-269M8+B1 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 28 | 1557 | 371 | 371 | 1.6 | 12 | Twist/Yes | $482 |
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| TRCB068 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1345 | 400 | 360 | 0.8 | 6 | Twist/Yes | $383  |
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| TRCB069 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 1380 | 455 | 334 | 0.8 | 6 | Twist/Yes | $398  |
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| TRCB169 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 1485 | 472 | 358 | 1.3 | 8 | Twist/Yes | $434  |
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| TRAB069 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 1380 | 455 | 334 | 1.2 | 6 | Twist/Yes | $213  |
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| TRAB169 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 1485 | 472 | 358 | 1.5 | 8 | Twist/Yes | $231  |
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| TRAB269 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 1557 | 498 | 371 | 1.9 | 12 | Twist/Yes | $250  |
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| TRA068 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1360 | 467 | 376 | 1.1 | 2.5 | Twist/Yes | $143  |
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| TRA069 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 1420 | 455 | 360 | 1.1 | 2.5 | Twist/Yes | $147  |
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| TRA169 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 1515 | 470 | 378 | 1.5 | 4 | Twist/Yes | $170  |
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| TRA269 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 1590 | 500 | 400 | 1.8 | 6 | Twist/Yes | $190  |
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| C-198M8 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1600 | 390 | 510 | 1.42 | 8 | Twist/No | $299  |
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| A-198M8 | Mg. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1672 | 390 | 500 | 1.65 | 6 | Twist/No | $134  |
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| C-057EX | Mg. Cb. | 3 | 22 | 1350 | 325 | 525 | 0.92 | 5 | Flip/No | ||
| C-058EX | Mg. Cb. | 4 | 22 | 1400 | 325 | 448 | 0.95 | 5 | Flip/No | $240  |
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| C-158EX | Mg. Cb. | 4 | 25 | 1490 | 325 | 490 | 1.25 | 8 | Flip/No | $278  |
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| C-198EX | Mg. Cb. | 4 | 25 | 1600 | 390 | 500 | 1.47 | 8 | Flip/No | ||
| C-258EX | Mg. Cb. | 4 | 28 | 1550 | 325 | 505 | 1.44 | 12 | Flip/No | $323  |
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| A-058EX | Mg. Al. | 4 | 20 | 1410 | 325 | 450 | 1.18 | 4 | Flip/No | $79  |
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| A-158EX | Mg. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1510 | 325 | 482 | 1.55 | 6 | Flip/No | $102  |
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| A-198EX | Mg. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1672 | 390 | 500 | 1.8 | 6 | Flip/No | $135  |
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| A-0681EX | Mg. Al. | 4 | 22 | 1625 | 465 | 465 | 1.16 | 6 | Flip/Yes | ||
| A-0691EX | Mg. Al. | 5 | 22 | 1595 | 435 | 435 | 1.17 | 6 | Flip/Yes | ||
| A-1681EX | Mg. Al.. | 4 | 25 | 1650 | 475 | 475 | 1.45 | 8 | Flip/Yes | ||
| A-1691EX | Mg. Al. | 5 | 25 | 1640 | 430 | 440 | 1.43 | 8 | Flip/Yes | ||
| A-2681EX | Mg. Al.. | 4 | 28 | 1660 | 465 | 480 | 1.74 | 12 | Flip/Yes | ||
| A-2691EX | Mg. Al. | 5 | 28 | 1690 | 450 | 450 | 1.71 | 12 | Flip/Yes | ||
| C-0681EX | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 22 | 1625 | 465 | 465 | 0.61 | 6 | Flip/Yes | ||
| C-0691EX | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 22 | 1595 | 435 | 435 | 0.62 | 6 | Flip/Yes | ||
| C-1681EX | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 35 | 1650 | 475 | 475 | 1.17 | 8 | Flip/Yes | ||
| C-1691EX | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 25 | 1640 | 430 | 440 | 1.15 | 8 | Flip/Yes | ||
| C-2681EX | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1660 | 465 | 480 | 1.4 | 12 | Flip/Yes | ||
| C-2691EX | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 28 | 1690 | 450 | 450 | 1.38 | 12 | Flip/Yes | ||
| A-300EX+BH0 | Mg. Al. | 3 | 23 | 1466 | 396 | 596 | 1.1 | 4 | Flip/No | $103 | 1 |
| A-350EX+BH0 | Mg. Al. | 4 | 23 | 1421 | 396 | 501 | 1.31 | 4 | Flip/No | $102 | 1,2 |
| [+] Cullmann (Germany)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| Magnesit 528 CB | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1590 | 150 | 520 | 1.8 | 7 | Flip/No | $329 |
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| Magnesit 525 CB | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1530 | 160 | 510 | 1.6 | 6 | Flip/No | $259 |
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| Magic 4 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 27 | 1420 | 420 | 480 | 1.38 | 2.5 | Pull/Flat | ||
| [+] Digipod (China)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (Yuan) | Rw. |
| C2230+BH52 | Cb. Fb. | 3 | 22 | 1363 | 488 | 525 | 0.92 | 2.5 | Twist/No | ¥850 | |
| C2240+BH51 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 22 | 1375 | 434 | 465 | 0.94 | 2.5 | Twist/No | ¥958 | |
| C2540+BH51 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1515 | 468 | 502 | 1.21 | 4.5 | Twist/No | ¥780 | |
| C2232+BH52 | Cb. Fb. | 3 | 22 | 1380 | 488 | 525 | 0.9 | 2.5 | Twist/No | ¥680 | |
| C2242 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 22 | 1390 | 434 | 465 | 0.91 | 2.5 | Twist/No | ||
| C2542+BH55 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1480 | 468 | 502 | 1.2 | 4.5 | Twist/No | ¥780 | |
| C-2250F | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 22 | 1360 | 330 | 330 | 0.76 | 6 | Twist/Yes | ||
| C-2540F | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1380 | 330 | 375 | 0.95 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| C-2550F | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 25 | 1460 | 330 | 355 | 0.99 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| C-2840F | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1460 | 330 | 400 | 1.18 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ||
| C-2850F | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 28 | 1520 | 330 | 370 | 1.2 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ||
| A2541P+BH05N | Alu. Al. | 4 | 22.8 | 1535 | 488 | 522 | 1.19 | 3 | Flip/No | ¥260 | |
| A2541NP | Alu. Al. | 4 | 22.8 | 1532 | 485 | 522 | 1.21 | 3 | Flip/No | ||
| A2230+BH52 | Alu. Al. | 3 | 22 | 1373 | 485 | 525 | 1.07 | 2.5 | Twist/No | ¥380 | |
| A2240+BH52 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 22 | 1386 | 430 | 460 | 0.97 | 2.5 | Twist/No | ¥395 | |
| A2540+BH55 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1480 | 450 | 487 | 1.4 | 4.5 | Twist/No | ¥438 | |
| A2232 | Alu. Al. | 3 | 22 | 1373 | 485 | 525 | 1.07 | 2.5 | Flip/No | ||
| A2242 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 22 | 1386 | 430 | 460 | 0.97 | 2.5 | Flip/No | ||
| A2542 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1480 | 450 | 487 | 1.4 | 4.5 | Flip/No | ||
| A-2250F | Alu. Al. | 5 | 22 | 1365 | 334 | 330 | 0.95 | 6 | Twist/Yes | ||
| A-2540F | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1385 | 332 | 375 | 1.41 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| A-2550F | Alu. Al. | 5 | 25 | 1464 | 333 | 357 | 1.39 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| A-2840F | Alu. Al. | 4 | 28 | 1463 | 334 | 405 | 1.86 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ||
| A-2850F | Alu. Al. | 5 | 28 | 1525 | 332 | 375 | 1.8 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ||
| [+] Feisol (Taiwan)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| CT-3442 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1380 | 160 | 480 | 1.05 | 10 | Twist/Yes | $309 | 1,2 |
| CT-3441S | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1780 | 190 | 430 | 1 | 10 | Twist/Yes | $299 | 1,2 |
| CT-3402 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1790 | 340 | 510 | 1.31 | 9 | Twist/Yes | $259 | 1 |
| [+] Fotopro (China)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (Yuan) | Rw. |
| FRA-584 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1615 | 165 | 470 | 1.5 | Pull/No | |||
| FRA-585 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 25 | 1775 | 160 | 470 | 1.58 | Pull/No | |||
| MGA-584N | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1570 | 110 | 430 | 1.37 | 6 | Twist/Yes | ||
| MGA-584 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1550 | 110 | 420 | 1.33 | 6 | Twist/Yes | ||
| MGC-584N | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1570 | 110 | 430 | 1.17 | 6 | Twist/Yes | ||
| MGC-584 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1550 | 110 | 420 | 1.1 | 6 | Twist/Yes | ||
| PGA-483 | Alu. Al. | 3 | 22 | 1460 | 110 | 490 | 1 | 6 | Twist/No | ||
| PGA-484 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 22 | 1380 | 100 | 400 | 0.95 | 6 | Twist/No | ||
| PGA-583 | Alu. Al. | 3 | 25 | 1500 | 120 | 520 | 1.34 | 8 | Twist/No | ||
| PGA-584 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1400 | 110 | 430 | 1.37 | 8 | Twist/No | ||
| PGC-483 | Cb. Fb. | 3 | 22 | 1460 | 110 | 400 | 0.75 | 6 | Twist/No | ||
| PGC-484 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 22 | 1380 | 100 | 490 | 0.8 | 6 | Twist/No | ||
| PGC-583 | Cb. Fb. | 3 | 25 | 1500 | 120 | 520 | 0.95 | 8 | Twist/No | ||
| PGC-584 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1400 | 110 | 430 | 1.1 | 8 | Twist/No | ||
| [+] Giottos (Taiwan)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| MTL 9240B | Alu. Al. | 4 | 22 | 1430 | 200 | 480 | 1.05 | 3 | Flip/No | $105  |
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| MTL 9250B | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1600 | 220 | 510 | 1.58 | 5 | Flip/No | ||
| MTL 8240B | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 22 | 1430 | 180 | 480 | 0.7 | 3 | Flip/No | ||
| MTL 8250B | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1600 | 200 | 510 | 1.36 | 5 | Flip/No | ||
| MTL 9340B | Alu. Al. | 4 | 22 | 1360 | 190 | 480 | 1.31 | 3 | Flip/No | ||
| MTL 9350B | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1510 | 220 | 510 | 1.9 | 5 | Flip/No | ||
| MTL 8340B | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 22 | 1360 | 190 | 480 | 1.07 | 3 | Flip/No | ||
| MTL 8350B | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1520 | 220 | 520 | 1.64 | 5 | Flip/No | $335  |
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| MT 8241 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 22 | 1410 | 180 | 510 | 1.1 | 3 | Twist/No | $270  |
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| MT 8340 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 22 | 1410 | 220 | 470 | 1.25 | 3 | Twist/No | $255  |
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| MT 9241 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 20 | 1430 | 310 | 480 | 1.17 | 3 | Twist/No | $110  |
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| MT 9250 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1560 | 220 | 510 | 1.48 | 5 | Twist/No | ||
| MT 9350 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1510 | 220 | 510 | 1.45 | 3 | Twist/No | ||
| MGL 9240B | Mg. Al. | 4 | 22 | 1370 | 160 | 450 | 1.05 | 3 | Flip/No | ||
| MGL 9250B | Mg. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1550 | 190 | 490 | 1.3 | 5 | Flip/No | ||
| MGL 8240B | Mg. Cb. | 4 | 22 | 1370 | 160 | 450 | 0.92 | 3 | Flip/No | ||
| MGL 8250B | Mg. Cb. | 4 | 25 | 1550 | 190 | 490 | 1.05 | 5 | Flip/No | ||
| MG 9240B | Mg. Al. | 4 | 22 | 1380 | 170 | 470 | 0.98 | 3 | Twist/No | ||
| MG 9250B | Mg. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1550 | 190 | 510 | 1.3 | 5 | Twist/No | ||
| MG 8240B | Mg. Cb. | 4 | 22 | 1380 | 170 | 470 | 0.85 | 3 | Twist/No | $325  |
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| MG 8250B | Mg. Cb. | 4 | 25 | 1550 | 190 | 510 | 1.05 | 5 | Twist/No | $336  |
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| [+] Gitai / Yong Nuo (China)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| A168 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1520 | 215 | 395 | 1.28 | 9 | Twist/Yes | $80 | |
| A169 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 25 | 1470 | 195 | 347 | 1.28 | 6 | Twist/Yes | $80 | |
| [+] Gitzo (France / UK)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| GT1541T | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1400 | 175 | 410 | 0.97 | 8 | Twist/Yes | $509  |
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| GT2540T | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1430 | 210 | 430 | 1.28 | 12 | Twist/Yes | |||
| GT1541OT | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1390 | 195 | 430 | 1.22 | 4 | Twist/Yes | |||
| GT1340VC | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1565 | 235 | 435 | 1.45 | 4 | Twist/No | |||
| GT2340VC | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1470 | 230 | 415 | 1.85 | 6 | Twist/No | |||
| [+] HorusBennu (Korea)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| Neo-1128TT | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1400 | 100 | 410 | 1.25 | 13 | Twist/Yes | |||
| C-1540T | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1420 | 110 | 430 | 1.05 | 15 | Twist/Yes | |||
| Neo-1128T | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1390 | 110 | 400 | 1.05 | 12 | Twist/Yes | |||
| Neo-1128 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1450 | 150 | 495 | 1.38 | 28 | Twist/No | |||
| 747T | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1445 | 110 | 435 | 1.15 | 14 | Flip/Yes | |||
| 747X | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1445 | 150 | 485 | 1.15 | 18 | Flip/No | |||
| [+] Induro (USA / China)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| CT014 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1400 | 422 | 460 | 1 | 5 | Twist/No | $299  |
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| CT114 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1505 | 454 | 500 | 1.3 | 8 | Twist/No | $339  |
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| CT214 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1555 | 486 | 530 | 1.5 | 12 | Twist/No | $400  |
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| C013 | Cb. Fb. | 3 | 1407 | 495 | 521 | 1 | 4 | Twist/No | $229  |
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| C014 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1394 | 422 | 454 | 1 | 4 | Twist/No | $286  |
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| C114 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1486 | 454 | 489 | 1.3 | 5 | Twist/No | $220  |
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| C214 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1568 | 486 | 519 | 1.6 | 8 | Twist/No | $290  |
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| AT013 | Alu. Al. | 3 | 1370 | 481 | 520 | 1.1 | 4 | Twist/No | $96  |
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| AT014 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1423 | 425 | 460 | 1.1 | 4 | Twist/No | $102  |
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| AT114 | Alu. Al. | 3 | 1516 | 444 | 490 | 1.5 | 6 | Twist/No | $126  |
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| A013 | Alu. Al. | 3 | 1376 | 481 | 513 | 1.2 | 2.5 | Twist/No | $55  |
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| A014 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1432 | 425 | 456 | 1.2 | 2.5 | Twist/No | $102 |
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| A114 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1507 | 444 | 479 | 1.6 | 4.5 | Twist/No | $93  |
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| A214 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1670 | 495 | 530 | 2.2 | 8 | Twist/No | $110  |
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| CX114 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1478 | 481 | 513 | 1.6 | 4.5 | Twist/No | $225  |
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| AX114 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1494 | 468 | 498 | 1.9 | 4.5 | Twist/No | $95  |
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| AKB0 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1425 | 495 | 520 | 1.2 | 4.7 | Flip/No | $139  |
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| AB0 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1445 | 495 | 520 | 1.2 | 4.7 | Flip/No | |||
| [+] Jusino (China)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (Yuan) | Rw. |
| TE-064 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1400 | 405 | 450 | 1.46 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TE-254 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1400 | 405 | 450 | 1.4 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TE-401 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1400 | 405 | 450 | 1.46 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TE-064C | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1400 | 405 | 450 | 1.24 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TE-254C | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1400 | 405 | 450 | 1.18 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TE-401C | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1400 | 405 | 450 | 1.24 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| MTV-254 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1450 | 120 | 400 | 1.43 | 8 | Flip/Yes | ||
| TS-254 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1380 | 155 | 400 | 1.26 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TS-255 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 25 | 1350 | 130 | 360 | 1.3 | 6 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TS-284 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 28 | 1535 | 190 | 470 | 1.7 | 10 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TS-253C | Cb. Fb. | 3 | 25 | 1410 | 210 | 485 | 0.98 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TS-254C+BH68 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1380 | 155 | 400 | 0.96 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ¥1800 | |
| TS-255C | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 25 | 1350 | 130 | 360 | 0.99 | 6 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TS-284C | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1535 | 190 | 470 | 1.38 | 10 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TM-253 | Alu. Al. | 3 | 25 | 1430 | 210 | 515 | 1.26 | 15 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TK-254 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1540 | 220 | 430 | 1.29 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TK-255 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 25 | 1440 | 190 | 360 | 1.26 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TK-253C | Cb. Fb. | 3 | 25 | 1495 | 225 | 480 | 0.98 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TK-254C | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1570 | 220 | 430 | 1.02 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ||
| TK-255C | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 25 | 1440 | 190 | 360 | 1 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ||
| V-0531+BH18 | Alu. Al. | 3 | 25 | 1480 | 230 | 480 | 1.36 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ¥455 | |
| V-0541+BH18 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1480 | 195 | 395 | 1.36 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ¥463 | |
| [+] ManBily (China)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (Yuan) | Rw. |
| MBL-306 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 23.7 | 1550 | 400 | 490 | 0.88 | 3 | Pull/Yes | ¥130 | |
| MBL-307 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 23.7 | 1610 | 405 | 475 | 0.98 | 3 | Pull/Yes | ¥140 | |
| MBL-410 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 23.7 | 1475 | 400 | 485 | 0.94 | 4 | Pull/Yes | ¥275 | |
| MBL-420 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 23.7 | 1640 | 405 | 475 | 0.96 | 4 | Pull/Yes | ¥298 | |
| [+] Manfrotto (Italy / UK)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| 7302YB | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1440 | 360 | 510 | 1.47 | 3.5 | Flip/No | $125  |
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| 7303YB | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1420 | 345 | 485 | 1.34 | 3.5 | Flip/No | $110  |
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| 190CXPRO4 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 1460 | 80 | 500 | 1.34 | 5 | Flip/No | $275  |
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| 190MFV | Mg. Al. | 3 | 1420 | 390 | 530 | 1.7 | 4 | Flip/No | $240  |
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| 190XB | Alu. Al. | 3 | 1460 | 80 | 535 | 1.8 | 5 | Flip/No | $129  |
1,2 | |
| 190XDB | Alu. Al. | 3 | 1460 | 350 | 535 | 1.6 | 5 | Flip/No | $99  |
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| 190XV | Alu. Al. | 3 | 1460 | 350 | 535 | 1.8 | 5 | Flip/No | $155  |
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| 714B | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1630 | 405 | 440 | 1.15 | 2.5 | Flip/No | 1,2 | ||
| 724B | Alu. Al. | 4 | 1640 | 470 | 500 | 1.41 | 3.5 | Flip/No | |||
| [+] Sirui (China)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (Yuan) | Rw. |
| T-2205+G20 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 28 | 1570 | 330 | 390 | 1.1 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ¥1995 | |
| T-2204+G20 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1480 | 350 | 410 | 1.1 | 15 | Twist/Yes | ¥1600 | |
| T-2005+G20 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 28 | 1570 | 330 | 390 | 1.5 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ¥880 | |
| T-2004+G20 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 28 | 1480 | 350 | 410 | 1.5 | 15 | Twist/Yes | ¥890 | |
| T-1205+G10 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 24 | 1420 | 300 | 360 | 0.8 | 10 | Twist/Yes | ¥1500 | |
| T-1204+G10 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 24 | 1400 | 330 | 400 | 0.8 | 10 | Twist/Yes | ¥1780 | |
| T-1005+G10 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 24 | 1420 | 300 | 360 | 1.1 | 10 | Twist/Yes | ¥780 | |
| T-1004+G10 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1400 | 330 | 400 | 1.1 | 10 | Twist/Yes | ¥720 | |
| M-3205+G20 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 32 | 1600 | 330 | 430 | 1.6 | 15 | Twist/Yes | ¥2600 | |
| M-3204+G20 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 32 | 1770 | 390 | 510 | 1.7 | 18 | Twist/Yes | ¥2580 | |
| M-2205+G20 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 28 | 1690 | 350 | 420 | 1.2 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ¥2095 | |
| M-2204+G20 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1650 | 380 | 460 | 1.3 | 15 | Twist/Yes | ¥1780 | |
| M-2005+G20 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 28 | 1690 | 350 | 420 | 1.6 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ¥1200 | |
| M-2004+G20 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 28 | 1650 | 380 | 460 | 1.6 | 15 | Twist/Yes | ¥1180 | |
| M-1205+G10 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 24 | 1530 | 310 | 400 | 0.9 | 10 | Twist/Yes | ¥1900 | |
| M-1204+G10 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 24 | 1560 | 340 | 440 | 0.9 | 10 | Twist/Yes | ¥1700 | |
| M-1005+G10 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 24 | 1530 | 310 | 400 | 1.2 | 10 | Twist/Yes | ¥1000 | |
| M-1004+G10 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1560 | 340 | 440 | 1.2 | 10 | Twist/Yes | ¥980 | |
| R-2204+G20 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1610 | 360 | 520 | 1.3 | 15 | Twist/No | ¥1480 | |
| R-1204+G10 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 24 | 1560 | 350 | 500 | 0.9 | 10 | Twist/No | ¥1280 | |
| R-2005+G20 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 28 | 1660 | 340 | 480 | 1.6 | 12 | Twist/No | ¥700 | |
| R-2004+G20 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 28 | 1610 | 360 | 520 | 1.7 | 15 | Twist/No | ¥680 | |
| R-1004+G10 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1560 | 350 | 500 | 1.2 | 10 | Twist/No | ¥580 | |
| S-2205N+D10 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 28 | 1380 | 400 | 400 | 1.2 | 12 | Twist/Flat | ¥2700 | |
| S-2204N+D10 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1460 | 450 | 450 | 1.3 | 15 | Twist/Flat | ¥2680 | |
| S-2205+D10 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 28 | 1380 | 400 | 400 | 1.2 | 12 | Twist/Flat | ¥2700 | |
| S-2204+D10 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1460 | 450 | 450 | 1.3 | 15 | Twist/Flat | ¥2680 | |
| T-2205X+G20 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 28 | 1445 | 135 | 370 | 1.2 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ¥1680 | |
| T-2005X | Alu. Al. | 5 | 28 | 1445 | 135 | 435 | 1.4 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ||
| N-2205+G20 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 28 | 1690 | 160 | 420 | 1.3 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ¥2160 | |
| N-2204+G20 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1650 | 170 | 460 | 1.3 | 15 | Twist/Yes | ¥2380 | |
| N-1205+G10 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 25 | 1530 | 145 | 400 | 1 | 10 | Twist/Yes | ¥2200 | |
| N-1204+G10 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1560 | 160 | 440 | 1 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ¥2075 | |
| [+] Slik (Japan)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| PRO 714CF ll | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 24 | 1530 | ? | 460 | 1.39 | 5 | Twist/No | $233  |
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| PRO 614CF | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 21 | 1550 | 110 | 455 | 860 | 5 | Twist/No | $225  |
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| Sprint PRO GM | Alu. Al. | 4 | 25 | 1600 | 200 | 510 | 1.36 | 5 | Flip/No | $90 |
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| [+] Triopo (China)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (Yuan) | Rw. |
| GT-128+NB1S | Cb. Fb | 4 | 24 | 1430 | 320 | 440 | 1 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ¥1250 | |
| GT-228+NB2S | Cb. Fb | 4 | 28 | 1450 | 320 | 450 | 1.3 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ¥1600 | |
| GT-229+NB2S | Cb. Fb | 5 | 28 | 1510 | 320 | 420 | 1.4 | 11 | Twist/Yes | ¥1680 | |
| MT-128+KK100S | Mg. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1430 | 320 | 440 | 1 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ¥510 | |
| MT-228+KK200S | Mg. Al. | 4 | 28 | 1450 | 320 | 450 | 1.3 | 12 | Twist/Yes | ¥628 | |
| MT-229+KK200S | Mg. Al. | 5 | 28 | 1510 | 320 | 42 | 1.4 | 11 | Twist/Yes | ¥780 | |
| NT-160+RS1 | Ti. Al. | 5 | 23.5 | 1410 | 320 | 360 | 0.9 | 5 | Pull/Yes | ¥615 | |
| GX-1027 | Cb. Fb. | 3 | 20 | 1350 | 350 | 510 | 0.8 | 5.5 | Twist/No | ||
| GX-1128+NB1S | Cb. Fb | 4 | 24 | 1500 | 320 | 520 | 1.1 | 8.5 | Twist/No | ¥1280 | |
| G-1128+NB1S | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 24 | 1400 | 320 | 470 | 1.2 | 8 | Twist/No | ¥1100 | |
| G-1228+NB2S | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1520 | 320 | 510 | 1.5 | 11 | Twist/No | ¥1299 | |
| MX-1027 | Mg. Al. | 3 | 20 | 1390 | 320 | 520 | 1.1 | 5 | Twist/No | ||
| MX-1128+KK1 | Mg. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1420 | 320 | 470 | 1.2 | 8 | Twist/No | ¥550 | |
| MX-1228+KK2 | Mg. Al. | 4 | 28 | 1530 | 320 | 510 | 1.8 | 11 | Twist/No | ¥630 | |
| C-157+KJ1 | Ti. Al. | 3 | 20 | 1390 | 320 | 520 | 1.1 | 5 | Flip/No | ¥370 | |
| C-158+KJ1 | Ti. Al. | 4 | 23.5 | 1480 | 320 | 510 | 1.15 | 4.5 | Flip/No | ¥360 | 1 |
| C-258+KJ2 | Ti. Al. | 4 | 27 | 1500 | 320 | 520 | 1.43 | 5.5 | Flip/No | ¥390 | 1 |
| C-358 | Ti. Al. | 4 | 28 | 1530 | 320 | 510 | 1.8 | 11 | Flip/No | ||
| N-1058+KJ1 | Ti. Al. | 4 | 20 | 1480 | 320 | 440 | 0.8 | 4 | Pull/Yes | ¥400 | |
| N-1158+KJ2 | Ti. Al. | 4 | 23.5 | 1460 | 320 | 470 | 1.1 | 4.5 | Pull/Yes | ¥398 | |
| GT-128C+NB1S | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 24 | 1420 | 320 | 440 | 1.14 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ¥1590 | |
| MT-128C+NB1S | Mg. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1570 | 320 | 440 | 1.34 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ¥690 | |
| [+] Vanguard (USA)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| Alta Pro 254CT | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1550 | 530 | 1.57 | 7 | Twist/No | $199 |
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| Alta Pro 284CT | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1600 | 535 | 1.73 | 8 | Twist/No | $329 |
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| Alta+ 254CT | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1450 | 470 | 1.17 | 4 | Twist/No | $250  |
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| Alta+ 284CT | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1550 | 500 | 1.37 | 6 | Twist/Yes | $286  |
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| [+] Velbon (Japan)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (USD) | Rw. |
| CF-540 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1420 | 153 | 440 | 1.36 | 4 | Twist/No | ||
| CF-545 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 25 | 1410 | 150 | 425 | 1.29 | 4 | Twist/No | ||
| CF-640 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1520 | 150 | 450 | 1.66 | 6 | Twist/No | ||
| CF-645 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1577 | 112 | 425 | 1.52 | 5 | Twist/No | ||
| [+] Weifeng / Fancier (China)[∞] | |||||||||||
| Model | Material | Sect. | Dia. (mm) | Max. (mm) | Min. (mm) | Folded (mm) | Weight (kg) | Load (kg) | Lock / 180° Fold |
Price (Yuan) | Rw. |
| FT-6525T | Alu. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1530 | 140 | 500 | 0.9 | 5 | Flip/No | ||
| FT-6601T | Alu. Al. | 3 | 20 | 1430 | 400 | 530 | 1 | 8 | Flip/No | ||
| FT-6603T | Alu. Al. | 3 | 24 | 1450 | 380 | 560 | 1.25 | 8 | Flip/No | ¥158 | |
| FT-6604T | Alu. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1450 | 360 | 500 | 1.3 | 8 | Flip/No | ¥168 | |
| FT-6605T | Alu. Al. | 3 | 24 | 1465 | 360 | 500 | 1.3 | 8 | Flip/No | ¥218 | |
| FT-6662A | Alu. Al. | 4 | 23 | 1505 | 180 | 440 | 1.1 | 3 | Flip/No | ¥110 | |
| FT-6662BT | Cb. Fb. | 3 | 24 | 1440 | 380 | 526 | 1.27 | 8 | Flip/No | ||
| FT-6664BT | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1595 | 320 | 528 | 1.7 | 10 | Flip/No | ||
| FT-6664T | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 23 | 1580 | 320 | 530 | 1.7 | 10 | Flip/No | ¥698 | |
| FT-6692AT | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 24 | 1455 | 370 | 510 | 1.53 | 8 | Flip/No | ¥560 | |
| FT-672 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1410 | 380 | 490 | 1.36 | 8 | Flip/No | ||
| FT-672T | Alu. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1410 | 380 | 490 | 1.36 | 8 | Flip/No | ¥248 | |
| FT-6821T | Alu. Al. | 3 | 20 | 1350 | 400 | 500 | 0.93 | 8 | Flip/No | ||
| FT-6823T | Cb. Fb. | 3 | 24 | 1350 | 360 | 530 | 1.18 | 8 | Flip/No | ||
| FT-6824T | Alu. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1410 | 360 | 490 | 1.26 | 8 | Flip/No | ||
| FT-694 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1505 | 490 | 560 | 1.76 | 4 | Flip/No | ¥260 | |
| FTC-6456 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 24 | 1425 | 390 | 390 | 1.08 | 3 | Twist/Yes | ||
| WF-571 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 23 | 1520 | 230 | 430 | 1.6 | 4 | Twist/Yes | ||
| WF-572 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 26 | 1620 | 240 | 450 | 2 | 6 | Twist/Yes | ||
| WF-573 | Alu. Al. | 4 | 29 | 1700 | 255 | 470 | 2.5 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| WF-591 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 23 | 1455 | 400 | 400 | 1.4 | 4 | Twist/Yes | ¥260 | |
| WF-592 | Alu. Al. | 5 | 26 | 1650 | 420 | 420 | 1.6 | 6 | Twist/Yes | ¥278 | |
| WFC-572 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 24 | 1620 | 240 | 450 | 1.68 | 6 | Twist/Yes | ||
| WFC-573 | Cb. Fb. | 4 | 28 | 1700 | 255 | 470 | 1.95 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
| WFC-593 | Cb. Fb. | 5 | 28 | 1655 | 445 | 445 | 1.6 | 8 | Twist/Yes | ||
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