Table top mini tripod

Try this:
http://www.amazon.com …rd_r=0CMN7J1ZC8​BT7SR4MH9B

I use the ultra maxi mini version as suggested above. Very versatile, you can replace the head for heavier lenses, good quality product.

Yes, I do have the Gorillapod Focus and it holds up my gripped 6D with 70-200 f4 just fine.
It's plenty stiff... sometime too much so.

What I use. Plenty strong.

This is another that I've used, Slik Mini Pro. Steady, but note the weight limitation to 4.5 lbs.

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Just bite the bullet and get one of these...

http://www.reallyright​stuff.com/s.nl/it.A/id​.8874/.f

It will hold anything you can balance on it.

Jptenberg wrote in post #17323155
Just bite the bullet and get one of these...

http://www.reallyright​stuff.com/s.nl/it.A/id​.8874/.f

It will hold anything you can balance on it.

I always see someone recommending this mini tripod (or the more expensive one they make) in this type of thread, and to be honest, I really don't see the point... Most mini tripods that don't have multi-section legs or even beanbags will be just as stable given their short legs/nature, and cost a fraction of the price. You could even buy the BH-25 and put it on one of those other tripods and still have a cheaper package. Maybe it's just me.

Sirrith wrote in post #17319082
Try this:
http://www.amazon.com …rd_r=0CMN7J1ZC8​BT7SR4MH9B

I use the ultra maxi mini version as suggested above. Very versatile, you can replace the head for heavier lenses, good quality product.

Thanks. Can you remove the centre column to get the camera really low? In an earlier post it looked like you could on a similar one...

You should be able to if its like the regular maxi mini.

The Velbon Mini Ultra seems to have good reviews, and is strong enough to hold a good sized camera and lens. Here is the one I've been looking at: http://www.ebay.ca …_trksid=p3984.m​1423.l2649

jack880 wrote in post #17325309
Thanks. Can you remove the centre column to get the camera really low? In an earlier post it looked like you could on a similar one...

Heya,

You can also consider a normal tripod, invert the center column, and the camera now is mounted as low as possible, lower than is possible even with a mini-tripod.

Do this often for some of my sunset stuff with an ultrawide for the perspective.

Very best,

jack880 wrote in post #17325309
Thanks. Can you remove the centre column to get the camera really low? In an earlier post it looked like you could on a similar one...

why not a bean bag? holds like any sort of weight, only downside is that it's limited to 20-40 degrees of movement.

Sirrith wrote in post #17325415
You should be able to if its like the regular maxi mini.

Cool, thanks

Kasrielle wrote in post #17325429
The Velbon Mini Ultra seems to have good reviews, and is strong enough to hold a good sized camera and lens. Here is the one I've been looking at: http://www.ebay.ca …_trksid=p3984.m​1423.l2649

Thanks, looks quite expensive but will investigate

MalVeauX wrote in post #17326154
Heya,

You can also consider a normal tripod, invert the center column, and the camera now is mounted as low as possible, lower than is possible even with a mini-tripod.

Do this often for some of my sunset stuff with an ultrawide for the perspective.

Very best,

That's a really good idea - I should thought of that! I can do that with my manfrotto 055XPROB

Charlie wrote in post #17330442
why not a bean bag? holds like any sort of weight, only downside is that it's limited to 20-40 degrees of movement.

Would be worried about the camera moving slightly when I was pressing buttons on it and plugging in cables etc....

I'm in the same situation as you and trying to stick to a budget (I don't remember you mentioning a maximum price). I've been looking at a MeFoto Daytrip (http://www.mefoto.com/​products/daytrip.aspx) - not as cheap as the really small table top tripods that only hold 3 pounds or so, but a lot less expensive than some of the really hard core examples suggested here. The main drawback for me is that it has a 8.8 pound capacity which won't give you the 2X factor of safety with your body/lens combo (around 5 pounds for a 1DX w/24-70mm). If, however, you are going to use it on a table or somewhere like that, somewhere where your camera won't have a chance of falling over and hitting the ground, the relatively low capacity might not be an issue.

Ross H wrote in post #17347727
I'm in the same situation as you and trying to stick to a budget (I don't remember you mentioning a maximum price). I've been looking at a MeFoto Daytrip (http://www.mefoto.com/​products/daytrip.aspx) - not as cheap as the really small table top tripods that only hold 3 pounds or so, but a lot less expensive than some of the really hard core examples suggested here. The main drawback for me is that it has a 8.8 pound capacity which won't give you the 2X factor of safety with your body/lens combo (around 5 pounds for a 1DX w/24-70mm). If, however, you are going to use it on a table or somewhere like that, somewhere where your camera won't have a chance of falling over and hitting the ground, the relatively low capacity might not be an issue.

What happens when you put 8.9 pounds on a tripod rated for 8.8 pounds?

I think nothing. These weight ratings IMO are meaningless.

Archibald wrote in post #17347744
What happens when you put 8.9 pounds on a tripod rated for 8.8 pounds?

I think nothing. These weight ratings IMO are meaningless.

Well, I just figure that I have to start somewhere when making a decision, particularly since some table top tripods are only rated for 3 pounds. I know some on this forum have suggested that the weight rating of the tripod should be 3X or even 4X the weight of the equipment it's expected to carry, partially for safety reasons and partially for stability.

I, for one, have no problems putting 5 pounds of camera and lens on a tripod rated at 8.8 pounds, especially for a low, table top tripod but I thought I should mention the weight rating for those that do have issues with it.