FTF GEAR Compact Aluminum DSLR Camera Tripod and Monopod: Supports up to 20 lbs for Exceptional Stability Review

I love the versatility of this thing! Again, I love the versatility of this thing! It can go from an adjustable head of 6 feet to low to reach angles I never thought I could reach. Oh, and by the way, it's super compact for travel.

I was looking for a simple, quick to set up tripod. This option is perfect. Not to mention the people behind the product who know first hand what photographers and videographers are looking for. It might not be a slick head system, but for the price and a detachable monopod, it's worth it.

For $75 this is one hell of a tripod. Great performance, light weight (but still holds 20 lbs). I can also say that Parker (full-time filmmaker) is an amazing and very talented guy and when he puts his name on something it means that A LOT of thought and effort went into making the project a success. Excellent tripod.

The FTF team has put all the qualities they love about small tripods into this tripod. If you're looking for something with a moving head, this tripod isn't for you. . But if you need an extra set of racquets and something light to travel with, this is for you. Ideal for travel. I've only had it a few weeks and I've found a place for it on big 30 person sets and quick solo shoots.

I was surprised at how small it is (see my photo for size comparison). Despite being small, it's quite impressive how big you can grow him, and he's quite strong too! I bought this for my wife who blogs about travel and it fits perfectly in her carry-on. Usually she leaves our big tripods at home because they are too big to take with you, but this tripod is so portable you can take it anywhere! The tripod seems to be much stronger than other cheap tripods I've used in the past. Overall I am…

NOT 14" when folded. I bought this tripod for travel. When you travel with your own gear, you know that an inch can make a world of difference. This tripod is advertised as "ULTRA COMPACT - weighs only 2.8 pounds and is 14 inches long". Sorry but it folds down to 15 1/4 inches. While it doesn't seem like much, attaching a tripod to your camera bag as a personal flying item makes a world of difference. Now I'm afraid I'll have to take this in my hand luggage, which means I'll have to leave…

This is my first serious tripod that I have bought after using a cheap best buy tripod for a year. This is a definite upgrade over the Best Buy tripod. For me, when everything is tightly packed, it's 15 1/2 inches long and 4 1/2 inches wide. I used it for family photos and when I took some sea shots at the beach. I used it for a few long exposures and it was very stable. The legs feel solid and I can tighten the connections very firmly with screw fittings rather than the levers found on cheap…